Taiwan News: The Air Force lost contact with an F-16V on Tuesday (Jan. 11) while it was flying off the west coast of Taiwan.

During a training exercise off the coast of Chiayi County's Dongshi Township, an F-16V (Block 20) fighter suddenly disappeared from radar screens, and ground crews lost contact with it, according to the Ministry of National Defense

Fighter jets crash - it happens often enough - but in the current climate it raises questions.

Funnily enough i feel the chance of a World War is not likely anymore. I suspect that's not how business gets done by the big boys these days.

Far from a super-power conflict, it feels more likely they will unite in the war on individuals.