To: sonofstrangelove
These a/c are part of a big package deal. It included Patriot missiles and electronic targeting components, Helicopters, etc. along with a lot of upgrades for ELINT and EWF components.
Taiwan has F-16A/B models, as well as some very long in the tooth Mirages jets and a homegrown a/c called the IDF - Indigenous Defense Fighter. A good a/c, but hampered by old technology.
hey really need/want the upgrade packages for the F-16C/D models to bring their air capabilities up to standard.
14 posted on
05/11/2010 11:08:03 PM PDT by
Tainan
(Cogito, ergo conservatus)
To: Tainan
Why not give them a blank check and say to Taiwan and Israel take what ever American technology you need to defend yourself.
15 posted on
05/11/2010 11:10:13 PM PDT by
ErnstStavroBlofeld
("You hit somebody with your fist and not with your fingers spread:-General Heinz Guderian)
To: Tainan
16 posted on
05/11/2010 11:10:39 PM PDT by
ErnstStavroBlofeld
("You hit somebody with your fist and not with your fingers spread:-General Heinz Guderian)
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