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Yup, just got the news that they have arrived at Mushaff / Sargodha base.
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All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.
Change of line....change of tone......any port in a storm.
True, but skipping procedure altogether?? That is almost Israel likeAll for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.
All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.
True, but skipping procedure altogether?? That is almost Israel like
@Oscar @VCheng I guess US not notifying to congress is kind of loophole in their laws they are trying to exploit. Hence the transfer of AIM-9x and other goodies through Jordan without congress breathing down US administration neck. Have a look at this
Major non-NATO ally
In 1996 major non-NATO allies received additional military and financial benefits when section 2321k was added to Title 22 (Foreign Relations) of the U.S. Code (also known as section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961), which added MNNAs to many of the same exemptions from the Arms Export Control Act that were enjoyed by NATO members
Nations named as major non-NATO allies are eligible for the following benefits:
- entry into cooperative research and development projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) on a shared-cost basis
- participation in certain counter-terrorism initiatives
- purchase of depleted uranium anti-tank rounds
- priority delivery of military surplus (ranging from rations to ships)
- possession of War Reserve Stocks of DoD-owned equipment that are kept outside of American military bases
- loans of equipment and materials for cooperative research and development projects and evaluations
- permission to use American financing for the purchase or lease of certain defense equipment
- reciprocal training
- expedited export processing of space technology
Under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Congress must be formally notified 30 calendar days before the Administration can take the final steps to conclude a government-to-government foreign military sale of:
Absolutely, M NNA exempted from AECA coupled with possession of War Reserve Stocks of DoD-owned equipment that are kept outside of American military bases is a loophole, that America chose to exercise in recent years... Or else all major deals with Pakistan were notified to congress... Looks like mood is changing at capitol hill
The 13 aircraft are of F-16 A/B Block-15 and the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily. The deal about 12 A models and one B model aircraft has been authenticated by the manufacturing company and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.
Well-placed defence sources told The News here the other day that the purchased aircraft were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU)
PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan - thenews.com.pk
The 13 aircraft are of F-16 A/B Block-15 and the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily. The deal about 12 A models and one B model aircraft has been authenticated by the manufacturing company and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.
Well-placed defence sources told The News here the other day that the purchased aircraft were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU)
They have been modified into Air Defence Fighters (ADF) versions. The Ogden Air Logistics Centre performed structural upgrades to extend the aircraft life from the designed 4,000 to 8,000 hours flying time as part of the programme. They also modified the aircraft engine bay for the upgraded Pratt and Whitney F100-220E engine. The induction of the planes will give a boost in air power to the PAF that is rendering a remarkable service in the war against terror.
PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan - thenews.com.pk
Maybe the U.S does not consider 13 used aircrafts as a game changer in our region -- I know mr mastaan will not agree and say that this is a massive 20% increase in force
It means standing up a fourth full strength squadron....and plenty of fire-power.