illusion8
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IAF will have to put up with Chinese junk.PAF fleet is seriously under threat to remain a effective detterant.
USA has utterly ruined that credible detterance with sanctions , and blocks to get spare upgrades and new fighters.
As for Pakistan buying at FULL PRICE for a new block 52 out of their own Pockets usa knows it is not happening
FOR THOSE SAYING USA LOST PAKISTAN ,,, I suggest you look at the F35 order book to 20+ airforces ............yeah you got it its worth $200 billion ....... THATS JUST F35
I do not believe they will lose too mucvh sleep over 8 to 10 f16 FPR RELATIVE pennies in contrast
THIS IS A MASSIVE STRATGIC CHANGE ------ I'm don't think most Pakistanis realise the effect of NO USA backing for PAF and its govt is going to have long term especially in a conflict with india
All usa diplomatic support
Global real time satalite intel
spares and parts
And even special forces advice will be supported and approved to india
I think USA is itching to get INDIA on side
PAF can write off F16's from taking on the IAF.
F7's and jf 17's - one who knows what it means something which is "indegeneously made in china" will not take that fleet seriously.