The main contracting party will be the American company that produces the F-16.

The US State Department has approved the sale of infrared search and track systems and other equipment for F-16 fighter-bombers to Taiwan for $500 million (about HUF 176 billion), it was reported. Reuters Referring to the announcement of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon).

“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” the statement added.

As written, the main contracting party will be Lockheed Martin, which manufactures the F-16s, and $500 million is the maximum possible contract value, and the actual value is expected to be lower.

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(The opening photo shows a US F-16. Photo: AFP/Mason L. Elleman)




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