The current main fighter aircraft of the Taiwan military, including F-16 aircraft, Mirage aircraft, IDF aircraft and other fighters, have been in service for many years, and they should actively prepare to build the next generation of main fighter aircraft. Image source Taiwan media
The Taiwan Air Force submitted a "next-generation main fighter" report to the Taiwan region's legislative body, stating that Taiwan's "Chinese Academy of Sciences" has started a key technology research and development plan for "self-made next-generation advanced high-performance fighter aircraft" since 2019, and said it will still cooperate with The United States is cooperating in this case. It is understood that the relevant plan will integrate medium-sized turbofan engines, avionics and flight control systems to create a new main fighter aircraft for the Taiwan military.
Regarding whether the third-generation fighter prototype prototype plan will be included in next year's Air Force budget, senior Taiwan Air Force officials said yesterday that Taiwan's military-related weapon needs are planned based on enemy threats and actual operational needs of the services, and appropriate preparations are made for the establishment of defense forces; the next generation of defense forces. The research and development of fighter aircraft weapons and equipment has been planned in accordance with operational needs to cope with future enemy threats, and it is still within the scope of the "Chinese Academy of Sciences" scientific research plan.
The Taiwan Legislature stated that in order to collect the latest international aviation technology information and weapons and equipment data from various countries around the world, and cooperate with the "Chinese Academy of Sciences" to perform relevant research and development operations to establish a reference for the Taiwan Air Force's future force preparation and purchase of weapons and equipment; it also considers the Taiwan Military The existing main fighters, including F-16, Phantom, IDF and other fighters, have been in service for many years. We should actively prepare to build the next generation of main fighters and complete the purchase direction, schedule and selection of related aircraft models as soon as possible. Evaluate.
The Taiwan Air Force stated that in addition to continuing to monitor the research and development progress and various risks of the "Chinese Academy of Sciences", the Air Force has also actively strengthened exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, diversified the search for new scientific and technological knowledge and key technologies, and properly evaluated various options for acquiring next-generation fighters. It will help future air defense combat effectiveness to remain intact. The Air Force will continue to strengthen military exchanges between the United States and Taiwan and the development of next-generation fighter aircraft. In addition to establishing interaction and cooperation with the United States, it will also promote the research and development of new weapons by the Taiwan military.
It is understood that Taiwan's "Chinese Academy of Sciences" is currently implementing the "Vega Project" to develop medium-sized turbofan engines for the new generation of fighters, and the "Angel Project" to develop key technologies for the next generation of high-performance fighters, such as avionics and flight control systems. At the same time, Through the "Bullet Weapon Project", we develop key technologies for high-efficiency air-launched missiles and implement the "Made for Each Machine" policy.
