Archive · 3 Nov 2025
US Working Overtime to Expedite Delayed F-16 Deliveries to Taiwan Amid Production Issues
Taiwan ordered some advanced fighter jets and bombs from the United States, but they are arriving later than planned.
This is because the places where they are made have moved, and it's hard to get all the parts needed.
The US is trying to work faster to build them, with workers putting in extra hours.
Taiwan is also making sure they don't pay too early and will get all the equipment they ordered.
These delays are happening while Taiwan faces increased military threats.
Taiwan's defence ministry reported delays in the delivery of F-16V fighter jets ordered from the U.S.
The delays are attributed to production line relocations and supply-chain issues.
Advanced U.S.-made glide bombs have also been delayed due to similar supply-chain problems.
The U.S. is reportedly working overtime, with contractors on 20-hour shifts, to speed up production.
Taiwan is closely monitoring progress and adjusting payment schedules to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Who
- Taiwan's defence ministry, the United States, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon
- What
- Delays in the delivery of F-16V fighter jets and advanced glide bombs to Taiwan due to production line relocations and supply-chain issues, with the US reportedly working overtime to speed up production.
- When
- The delays were reported on Monday, with original delivery targets by the end of 2026 for F-16s and glide bombs, and revised estimates now pointing to 2027-2028 for glide bombs.
- Where
- Taiwan
- Why
- Production line relocations and supply-chain problems are causing the delays in manufacturing the F-16V fighter jets and glide bombs.
- Total F-16V Fighters Ordered by Taiwan
- 66
- Original Expected Delivery Date for F-16V
- End of 2026
- New Expected Delivery Date for F-16V
- To be determined, but delayed
- Other Delayed Weapon System
- Raytheon's AGM-154C Joint Standoff glide bombs
- Cost of Glide Bombs
- T$135.97 billion ($4.44 billion)
- Original Expected Delivery Date for Glide Bombs
- End of 2026
- New Expected Delivery Date for Glide Bombs
- 2027-2028