Upgraded E-2K inducted into ROCAF service

Four early warning aircraft that were previously sent to the United States for upgrades officially joined the Republic of China Air Force yesterday.

The aircraft, originally called E-2T, have been renamed E-2K following the upgrades, were commissioned during a ceremony yesterday at the Air Force 439 wing located in central city of Taichung yesterday, the Air Force said in a released statement.

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Taiwan receives upgraded E-2K early warning aircraft

Two upgraded E-2K airborne early warning aircraft which were sent to United States for upgrading were transported to Kaohsiung International Airport Station in southern Taiwan Saturday for follow-up tests and inspections.
In October 2008, the U.S. agreed to the first arms sales deal to Taiwan since President Ma Ying-jeou took office, which included the US$250

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