Taiwan receives first F-16 Block 70s with AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield EW suite

Taiwan has taken delivery of its first new-build F-16C/D Block 70 fighters, notable for integrating the L3Harris AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare/self-protection suite. The post highlights that EW-suite development/production timing affected delivery, indicating a newly fielded (or newly entering production) aircraft-integrated EW capability relevant to operating in contested electromagnetic environments.