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Taiwan receives final T-5 Brave Eagle, completing 66-aircraft advanced trainer program

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Taiwan’s Air Force has received the 66th and final T-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer from AIDC, completing a nine-year development and production program. The aircraft replaces two older trainer types and marks a significant milestone in Taiwan’s effort to modernize its pilot-training fleet.

Discovered 2026-09-24T02:36:53.883974-07:00 | 2026-09-24T02:36:53.883974-07:00

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  • The final delivery completes Taiwan’s 66-aircraft T-5 Brave Eagle program, providing clarity on the Air Force’s advanced jet-training fleet.
  • The T-5 replaces two older trainer types, consolidating Taiwan’s training capability around a domestically developed platform.
  • The nine-year development and production effort underscores the role of indigenous aerospace manufacturing in Taiwan’s defense modernization.

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