再傳F-16失事
Taiwan bought 150 F-16 fighter jets from the United States in 1992. The first aircraft arrived in 1997.
台灣於1992年向美國採購150架F-16戰機，首批戰機於1997年抵台。
purchase(v.)購買jet lag時差反應deliver(v.)交付reach(v.)送達
Since then, the jets have served for nearly 30 years. They remain a major part of Taiwan’s air defense today.
此後近30年間，這些戰機持續服役，至今仍是台灣空防的重要戰力。
nearly(adv.)幾乎=almost／virtually／practicallybe in service服役中、運作中defense(n.)防禦critical(adj.)關鍵性的／essential(adj.)必要的
However, 11 F-16s have been lost in accidents over the years. Many of these accidents happened during training missions.
然而，多年來已有11架F-16因事故失事，其中多數發生在訓練任務期間。
crash(v.)墜毀occur(v.)發生take place發生over the course of…在～期間mission(n.)任務
Training is necessary, but it carries real risks.
訓練雖屬必要，卻伴隨著真實風險。
vital(adj.)必不可少的／crucial(adj.)關鍵的pose risks造成風險
Nighttime flights are especially demanding for pilots.
夜間飛行對飛官而言尤其嚴峻。
particularly(adv.)尤其是=in particulardemanding(adj.)嚴峻的、要求嚴苛的
In January 2026, an F-16V went missing during night training near Hualien.
2026年1月，一架F-16V在花蓮外海夜航訓練中失聯。
disappear into thin air消失得無影無蹤
The pilot reported technical issues before radar contact was lost.
飛行員在雷達聯繫中斷前曾回報技術異常。
report sth. to sb.通報某人某事inform／notify sb. of sth.通知某人某事mechanical(adj.)機械的technical(adj.)技術性的、技術相關的prior to…在～之前
Defense Minister Wellington Koo spoke to lawmakers soon after. He said the mission computer software had remained stable since an update in 2025.
國防部長顧立雄隨即向立法院說明情況，表示任務電腦軟體自2025年更新後維持穩定。
address sb.向～提出問題、關切shortly afterwards不久之後consistent(adj.)一致的steady(adj.)穩定的update(n.)(v.)更新、提供某人最新資訊
Even so, the accident drew public attention.
儘管如此，事故仍引起社會關注。
attract／receive attention吸引注意力
Flight safety and pilot protection have once again become the focus of discussion.
飛行安全與飛官防護議題再次成為討論焦點。
the center of attention注意力焦點
After the accident, the Air Force expanded search and rescue efforts at sea and in the air.
事故發生後，空軍擴大海空搜救行動。
expand horizon拓展視野search and rescue搜救(行動)come to sb’s rescue拯救某人
Meanwhile, current safety procedures are being reviewed.
同時，也檢討現行的安全程序。
in the meantime同時under review審查中
Plans include installing automatic collision avoidance systems.
相關計畫包含安裝自動防撞系統。
involve(v.)包含installation(n.)安裝／installment(n.)分期付款collision(n.)碰撞collide(v.)碰撞
Pilot equipment is also being upgraded. This includes cold-weather protective gear.
飛行員裝備亦同步升級，其中包括禦寒防護裝備。
a piece of equipment一件設備safety gear安全防護裝備
These actions show how the military responds after an accident.
這些作為展現軍方在事故發生後的應變機制。
respond to sth.對～做出回應=react to sth.／in response to