
The State Department has approved a potential $500 million deal with Taiwan to continue the country’s F-16 pilot training program with the U.S. Air Force. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) officials notified Congress of the agreement on Monday. The program with Taiwan at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona includes F-16 flight training, supply and maintenance support, repair parts, support equipment, program management, personnel training, fuel services and logistics support work. “This program enables the recipient to develop mission ready…