Washington: Pakistan Will receive a $450 million upgrade for about 85 of its F-16 fighter jets, despite the country’s dire economic and environmental situation.
The US State Department said on Wednesday that it has decided to approve a potential foreign military sale (FMS) for “subsistence and related equipment” of the F-16 at an estimated cost of $450 million.
a certification from pentagonDefense Security Cooperation Agency Notified Congress The potential sale is said to include no new capabilities, weapons or munitions.
The notification said the proposed sale would support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States, enabling Pakistan to maintain interoperability with US and partner forces in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations. The sale and support of this equipment will not change the basic military balance in the region, the notification said.
The US State Department said Pakistan had requested to strengthen pre-F-16 continuity and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continuing support elements.
Support included Pakistan’s participation in the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, the Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, the International Engine Management Program, the Engine Component Improvement Program and other technical coordination groups, aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support, aircraft and engines Is. Spare repair/return parts accessories and support equipment, classified and unclassified software and other related elements of software support and aircraft maintenance and program support.
The support list provides a clue to the almost obsolete nature of the F16 fighter jet, which still holds close to a mythical status in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Air Force has over 900 aircraft, including 16 fighter squadrons, but the F-16 occupies a proud place, although in recent years it has been replaced by squadrons of the JF-17 Thunder which Pakistan has jointly produced. developed with China.
it is not clear that Biden The administration carried out a sale offer by India, with which it claims a special strategic relationship, although it is not bound by it. India also practices an independent foreign policy based on its security calculations.
Prime Minister on Wednesday Narendra Modi India is keen to increase energy cooperation with Russia despite US and NATO clashes with Moscow over the attack on Ukraine.
The US State Department said on Wednesday that it has decided to approve a potential foreign military sale (FMS) for “subsistence and related equipment” of the F-16 at an estimated cost of $450 million.
a certification from pentagonDefense Security Cooperation Agency Notified Congress The potential sale is said to include no new capabilities, weapons or munitions.
The notification said the proposed sale would support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States, enabling Pakistan to maintain interoperability with US and partner forces in its ongoing counter-terrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations. The sale and support of this equipment will not change the basic military balance in the region, the notification said.
The US State Department said Pakistan had requested to strengthen pre-F-16 continuity and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continuing support elements.
Support included Pakistan’s participation in the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program, the Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program, the International Engine Management Program, the Engine Component Improvement Program and other technical coordination groups, aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support, aircraft and engines Is. Spare repair/return parts accessories and support equipment, classified and unclassified software and other related elements of software support and aircraft maintenance and program support.
The support list provides a clue to the almost obsolete nature of the F16 fighter jet, which still holds close to a mythical status in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Air Force has over 900 aircraft, including 16 fighter squadrons, but the F-16 occupies a proud place, although in recent years it has been replaced by squadrons of the JF-17 Thunder which Pakistan has jointly produced. developed with China.
it is not clear that Biden The administration carried out a sale offer by India, with which it claims a special strategic relationship, although it is not bound by it. India also practices an independent foreign policy based on its security calculations.
Prime Minister on Wednesday Narendra Modi India is keen to increase energy cooperation with Russia despite US and NATO clashes with Moscow over the attack on Ukraine.