• Taiwan receives first F-16V Block 70 fighters.
• The aircraft strengthen Taiwan's eastern air-defence posture.
• China's missile arsenal and logistics warfare may determine fighter survivability.
• The F-16V Block 70 brings advanced sensors and weapons.

The arrival of F-16V Block 70 fighters may indicate a shift in Taiwan's air defence strategy, but China's overwhelming numerical and geographic advantages could still suppress Taiwan's combat aircraft. The F-16V Block 70's advanced sensors and weapons suggest a focus on improving detection and endurance, which could raise campaign costs for China, but may not be enough to reverse China's advantage.