By way of an
update, the U.S./TAIWAN deal for the latest version of the
F-16 fighter is still on track and as the lead article indicates the Taiwanese government is clearing the last hurdles to ensure these planes will be fully funded. This plane will be more capable then the current models as part of this deal will include the latest munitions pkg. available.
Also note under the "
Contracts Section 2014-2019" that these pods
will give those jets "
game wise" a
TI/GSR value of at least
40 minimum.
https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com...ization-04250/
Unfortunately no news on the
M1A2. Though Taiwan is prepared to go forward with this deal, we might be taking a more political look at the "
big picture" on these deals allowing for my thought process, I can foresee that with these jets Taiwan will close the gap/or reach parody with China, also remember as already posted above, these jets are designed to
operate until 2070. With that in mind, I can see the tank deal
potentially, being put off a couple of years at least with supplying them with additional
JAVELINS to maybe even include "
older" BRADLEYS instead.
It's again just a possibility or option I can see.
Remember we've already sold them a whole "
bunch" of JAVELINS already.
Regards,
Pat
