20 September 2011

News Story: US to upgrade Taiwan’s F-16 fleet, but won't sell new jets

The Obama administration has decided to upgrade Taiwan’s existing fleet of F-16 fighter jets but not sell it the new planes it also wants, congressional staff said.

The administration gave a briefing on Capitol Hill on its decision on Friday, but has yet to issue a formal notification of the intended deal. An announcement is expected by the end of this month.

Two congressional aides confirmed the decision to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to make it public.

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