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Source: USNI News Published: May 16, 2014 1:43 PM F-22 Raptor takes off for a training mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on May 16, 2014. US Air Force Photo The U.S. Air Force’s elite 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron recently evaluated the Thales Visionix Scorpion helmet-mounted...

Source: The Telegraph 6:00AM BST 18 May 2014 The STOVL version of the Joint Strike Fighter - the F35B - has been chosen to operate from the Queen Elizabeth class Britain's long-delayed £70 million stealth fighter may need to be cancelled because of its poor performance, according to an...

Of course... Our situation is way too different. Your decision shall be be done accordingly.

In our case, we gave up on Rafale. Very good plane, but too expensive to buy, even more expensive to maintain. For us, It didn't make any sense since other fighters are able to do almost the same job, costing a fraction of what Rafale does.

It's a hoax...

On May 1st, 2014, IDS Jane's has published a report concerning the IN capabilities. I do believe it is worth reading. IHS Jane's World Navies Executive Overview - Challenging times for India's Navy

I see! Thank you very much for answering. Let's wait and see what comes up!

Hi sancho! Whats up?! I've been following your comments for such long time and I agree with your point of view. What do you think will be the government decision?

Hmmm... I see! Let's wait and see what comes up!

If you mean by this sentence: radar interoperability issue I also thought about it. Let's wait and see what comes up!

Exactly! Also, among the fleet, which aircraft have this problem? All of them?

@HRK @Munir @aliyusuf @Donatello Please! Does anybody know anything about this? Among the fleet, which aircraft have this problem? Radar interoperability issue on Pakistani (and Thai) F-16s Pentagon Contract Announcement (Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued May 12, 2014) Lockheed...

Pentagon Contract Announcement (Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued May 12, 2014) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a $7,253,896 modification (P00068) to FA8615-07-C-6032 for F-16 production contracts. The total cumulative face value of the contract is...

Thank you very much!

@HRK @Munir @aliyusuf According to ASN (Aviation Safety Network) database there are 8 accidents involving PAF F-16, and all have been damaged beyond repair: 17-JUL-2009 - ASN Aircraft accident 17-JUL-2009 General Dynamics F-16A 81-0913 22-OCT-1994 - ASN Aircraft accident 22-OCT-1994 General...

Great! Are they all operational?

Please, I need a favor. Can you describe the F-16 fleet per model? This way I can send a more accurate information. If it's possible, please state each plane origin. Thanks in advance.

I already sent aviation week an email asking to rectify the F-16 fleet total number. It should be 73, if I'm correct.

AviationWeek May 13, 2014 PARIS, WASHINGTON – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said May 13 that Moscow would halt the sale of RD-180 and NK-33 rocket engines to the U.S. for the purpose of launching military satellites. The RD-180 is used to power the first stage of the United...

Source: Flightglobal.com Pakistan could acquire more Jordanian Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft, as it prepares to receive the final two examples of the current deal for 13 aircraft. An air force spokesman says the number of F-16’s could increase, but did not provide specific...