# Viper Shield  

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Taiwan's first two F-16 Block 70s (front) fly with an F-16V Block 20 and two AT-5 Brave Eagle trainers on their October 2, 2026, arrival. All 66 Block 70s are not expected until 2028. (Ministry of National Defense)

Exclusive | Taiwan's F-16Vs Are Toothless Tigers Against China's PL-15

Two F-16V Block 70 fighters fly in a wild-goose formation with an F-16V Block 20 and two Brave Eagle trainers, in an aerial photo released by Taiwan's Defense Ministry on October 3. (Courtesy of the Defense Ministry via CNA)

Opinion | Two New F-16s Landed, But Delivery Is Not Combat Power

One of Taiwan's first two F-16 Block 70 fighters, serial 6727, lands at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on October 2. The Air Force told lawmakers on October 12 that the Viper Shield software is still in development. (CNA)

Taiwan's $8 Billion F-16s Land Without A Finished Electronic Shield