Taiwan's F-16 Fighter Jets Soar in Readiness Drill

Taiwan's air force demonstrated its capability to swiftly resupply and redeploy its advanced F-16 fighter jets during a readiness drill aimed at enhancing combat-focused training.

Amid frequent Chinese aerial incursions seen as a harassment strategy, Taipei strives for defense modernization with practice simulating actual combat scenarios. This effort aims to decrease reliance on traditional, set-piece exercises.

At the Chiayi air base, personnel loaded U.S.-made missiles onto an F-16V as part of preparations for the Lunar New Year. This public drill highlights the air force's rapid-response ability, reflecting Taiwan's broader strategy to modernize and effectively counter Chinese military pressure.