Taiwan military expert Zhang Jing stated today in an article that regarding the handling of this F-16 crash, there are several key issues worth deep reflection. First, the public has been paying attention to controversial issues such as the modular mission computer, collision avoidance system, and pilot equipment. However, compared to past similar accidents, the "Censorate" has not initiated an investigation, showing an unusually indifferent attitude, which raises doubts about whether the relevant supervisory mechanisms have failed. Next, after the Taiwan Air Force announced the implementation of the "Tian'an No. 2" special inspection and suspended training flight courses, it still maintained the operation of this type of aircraft for combat readiness missions, which is logically confusing.
Third, Zhang Jing pointed out that the Ministry of National Defense should focus more on core issues at the policy and system level, including whether there are structural risks in the modular mission computer after the F-16 upgraded from Block 20 to F-16V, and whether the newly manufactured F-16V Block 70 from the United States may also encounter the same problem.
According to a report by Taiwanese media today, one "Censor" sent a letter for investigation on the evening of the 6th, and formally applied for automatic investigation on the 7th. Currently, two "Censors" are jointly investigating this case, aiming to clarify the facts and investigate whether relevant units are involved in negligence. In response to public criticism that the "Censorate" has remained indifferent and extremely cold toward this aircraft crash, an informed "Censor" stated that this is completely untrue, emphasizing that the "Censorate" never makes a big show when handling cases.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1853757080568967/
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