The long-range missile and multi-spectral reconnaissance pod would both enhance Taiwan’s ability to conduct operations against mainland China.
South Korea was the first Asian air am to employ the SLAM-ER, an example of which is seen here on a ROKAF F-15K “Slam Eagle”, along with AIM-9X and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles. In Taiwanese service the most likely carrier would be the F-16. (Photo: Chen Chuanren)
