The US has agreed to upgrade Taiwan’s existing fleet of F-16 A/B fighter jets, instead of selling new planes.

According to the Associated Press, the US is expected to issue a formal notification of the intended deal by the end this month.

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The upgrade package has not been disclosed, however it is expected to include sophisticated radar, avionics and missile systems.

Congress had been supporting the sale of 66 F-16 C/D fighters for Taiwan and recently introduced legislation for the same.

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