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Those millions for PEACE GATE deals, had a lot of Saudi help and financing. That's why the first batch of jets being delivered did a mandatory stop in Saudi Arabia when the American pilots handed over to the newly qualified Pakistani Viper drivers. Anything before delivery via Saudi Arabia was on the US, after that the rest was up to Pakistanis (including the nearly fatal crash during a demo in front of the audience during the induction of Vipers).Hi,
In 1990s we were assured by many. Maybe you are too young to know. I can't forget the taste of the soily, brown wheat that the Americans sent in lieu of the millions of dollars earned by the sweat of Pakistanis.
Short sighted ppl can never learn from the past.
If Pak acts deftly, they may be able to pick up f-16s from third parties. This will only take Trump's approval. But Pak has to act soon before US troops all leave and nothing is left to bargain with.
We saw a smart move with the Jordanian F16s. Another deal like that and PAF can get to the ideal 100 aircraft fleet.
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