US Approves Possible Sale Of F-16 Equipment To Pakistan: Pentagon

[Trango Towers]

Sovereignty: 0

F-16: 1

Ontopic: US wouldn't give any equipment to Pakistan. They want to strengthen India make them as scapegoat to tackle China, Pakistan won't be getting anything, IMO

Did UAE get F-35 after recognizing Israel? Just asking.

UAE got used .... zionist fascists always have outsmarted the waffling arabs.
Sold generals will still go after America and western toys

 

[Zarvan]

Both can't match the quality of Russian equipment. They can fit in small quantities but not suitable for replacing frontline equipment.
They just entered in this area while Russians are doing it for more than seven decades.

No China now has by passed in most aspects and the aspects Turkey is good at is really good at thanks to the access to NATO technology.

 

[313ghazi]

Another F-solah lollypop.

I thought we didn't need US support in maintaining these anymore?

 

[Trailer23]

Will everyone just relax.

Its "just routine maintenance" as quoted by 'someone'.

No need to get into our annual "Vipers are Coming".

 

[WaqarAhmed161247]

To keep our fleet of F'16s fit for flying for a decade or more this maintenance and other related help from us is and will remain till we get some good stuff from our friendly countries in the future. remember this is a two way trafic between pak.n.usa.

Another F-solah lollypop.

I thought we didn't need US support in maintaining these anymore?oTo

 

[313ghazi]

To keep our fleet of F'16s fit for flying for a decade or more this maintenance and other related help from us is and will remain till we get some good stuff from our friendly countries in the future. remember this is a two way trafic between pak.n.usa.

I was under the impression that we learnt to keep them airborne ourselves during the Pressler sanctions.

Maybe the new C/D variants and the MLU's have different tech which we haven't mastered yet? Maybe it's part of the sales agreement that we have to use them to service them?

 

[lydian fall]

Masha'Allah US.

 

[Imran Khan]

f-16s are curse of pakistan

 

[salarsikander]

Damn, this is not a piece of equipment, more like participation in their programs for a whopping 450mn USD. Good Expensive Scam for a poor piss country like Pakistan

 

[Princeps Senatus]

Both can't match the quality of Russian equipment. They can fit in small quantities but not suitable for replacing frontline equipment.
They just entered in this area while Russians are doing it for more than seven decades.

What year are you living in? China has surpassed Russia in almost every field. Russia has a grand total of 4 Su-57s while China has produced 100+ J-20s. Even the Indians are moving away from Russian equipment.

 

[TNT]

If everyone just understand ONE REALITY and this one reality only, IT WILL VERY CLEARLY EXPLAIN WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO PAKISTANI PEOPLE, WHY PAKISTAN ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE IN STATE OF DESTABILIZATION, WHY PAKISTAN IS ALWAYS AT WAR AND TERRORISM, ETC. This ONE REALITY is that Pakistan Military has ALWAYS BEEN THE MILITARY OF UK/USA.

And that is why it is not surprising US/British would definitely need to supply weapons to its Colony aka Pakistan Military to ensure prolonged slavery and deliberate wars started by US/Britain.

This is the crux of all our issues. When u read history, ull be surprised how our military have acted. They still proudly display their british past, their british officers and still continue those norms. It was a blunder to take british army in new Pakistan, we should have created a new army of our own.
After creation of Pakistan, the army kept fighting against the tribals who used to fight against british, why? Why was british policies kept on? We could have talked to tribals and told them brits are gone and now join us in a new nation, but instead we kept the draconian FCR law (was removed in 2018) and the army kept fighting enemies of the brits like true loyal servants of british raj.

 

[Imran Khan]

Will everyone just relax.

Its "just routine maintenance" as quoted by 'someone'.

No need to get into our annual "Vipers are Coming".

450mn$ for routine maintenance ? they are international criminals then

 

[Super Falcon]

450mill only 3 F 16s are possible of Viper varient which costs around 87 mill approx a nothing deal

Only buy spares out of these for block 50/52

 

[R2D2]

This money should be spent on Flood Relief. People are going to die from hunger in the coming days in Flood Areas. There seems to be no war on the horizon for the next five years.

 

[Suff Shikan]

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US Approves Possible Sale Of F-16 Equipment To Pakistan: Pentagon​

On Sep 8, 2022

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The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp(LMT.N), the Pentagon said.

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Case for Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F-16 sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet to include:

— Participation in F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program
— Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program
— International Engine Management Program
— Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups
— Aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support
— Aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts
— Accessories and support equipment
— Classified and unclassified software and software support
— Publications, manuals, and technical documentation
— Precision measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support services
— Studies and surveys
— Other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support.

The proposed sale does not include any new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.
The estimated total cost is $450 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and partner forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations.
The proposed sale will continue the sustainment of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, which greatly improves Pakistan’s ability to support counterterrorism operations through its robust air-to-ground capability. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law. The description and dollar value is for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

US approves possible sale of F-16 equipment to Pakistan: Pentagon

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp(LMT.N)

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