The United States may not have time to implement programs to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan. writes about this Bloomberg He quotes a letter from Republican lawmakers.
American lawmakers sent a message to US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall expressing concerns about difficulties with the production and supply of the F-16. 20 members of the Republican Party signed the objection petition.
According to the publication, congressmen doubted the ability of the United States to simultaneously fulfill all its obligations to Taiwan, Israel and Ukraine and urged Kendall to concentrate on providing promised military assistance to Taipei. Additionally, lawmakers asked Kendall to prepare a report on this issue by December 18.
It was noted that Taiwan’s military support program includes the supply of 66 new F-16 fighter jets and the modernization of the state’s existing 141 air combat vehicles.
John Kirby, formerly White House National Security Council (NSC) Strategic Communications Coordinator statedHe said the United States is against Taiwan gaining independence but would not rule out supplying arms to the island in the future.
Previously Taiwan He thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for his support of negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Source: Gazeta
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