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F-16
Go Bankrupt, Air Force Style
India will soon choose the winner of a $12 billion fighter contract for its Air Force. But the best contender is out.
Taiwan’s Asymmetric China Plan
The US decision not to sell Taiwan the latest F-16 fighter is a sign ties could be unravelling. Washington should back a Taiwan breakout strategy.
A Lose-Lose Fighter Decision
The Obama administration’s decision to offer upgrades to Taiwan’s aging F-16 fighter fleet will annoy Beijing and unsettle Taiwan.
Taiwan Set for F-16 Upgrade
The Obama administration is set to upgrade Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighters, but won’t sell the latest models.
China: US Playing With Fire
China’s top official paper warns the US against selling advanced arms to Taiwan or else risk being ‘punished.’
Why to Sell F-16s to Taiwan
Delaying a sale of the new fighters could actually hurt US ties with China even more in the long run.
Why Taiwan Needs Submarines
The reported collapse of the sale of new F-16 jets is less of a blow to Taiwan than its failure to get submarines.
Cross-Strait Ties to Cool?
If the US really wants to help Taiwan stand up to China there are better ways than selling it F-16s.
Behind India’s US Fighter Snub
Indian defence officials say the decision to shun two US firms’ bid for an $11 billion fighter contract was all about technicalities. Maybe.
India Eyes Rafale, Eurofighter
The US-built F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-16 Super Viper lose out on India’s fighter contract. Will it hurt Indo-US relations?
Time to Sell Latest F-16 to Taiwan
Taiwan won’t ever get F-22s. But the US should sell it the latest F-16 fighter to balance Chinese aircraft purchases.