US govt issues notification for sale of F-16s to Pakistan

[dadeechi]

I don't understand your post, on the one hand it states that the Jets are being funded through US FMF and on the other hand it states that the person who has a veto on FMF has withheld funding.

Either way, if it is indeed the case that we are not spending our own money then the funds should have been used for AH-1Z's rather then the almost useless (in quantity of 8) F-16's.

My limited point was that the funds cannot be used for JF-17s. Surely they could be used for procurements from US. Since Pakistan is already procuring 15 AH-1Zs, the military may have gone for F-16s this time. Also, note that it is easy to start small and later piggy back on that deal for additional numbers. The provision is already there in this deal and with US bound to stay in Afghanistan for another decade Pakistan is bound to receive more CSF funds and deals.

 

[HAIDER]

If India get 60 Rafale then US will keep the balance of 30 new F16 in Pakistan. US will never leave Pakistan soft target for India. Plus, Pakistan will help US to keep strikes on ISIS in Afghanistan....very soon. Pak role is increasing everyday.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Good it is all sorted out

 

[ghazi52]

Keep going.......................

 

[Quwa]

Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan will use money from CSF to fund the purchase. In other words, FMF from the U.S. is covering 50%, and CSF is covering the other 50%.

 

[cloud4000]

Sartaj Aziz said that Pakistan will use money from CSF to fund the purchase. In other words, FMF from the U.S. is covering 50%, and CSF is covering the other 50%.

I heard the cost split was 60/40? The article said Pakistan will be using US aid it has saved up to pay for its share.

If India get 60 Rafale then US will keep the balance of 30 new F16 in Pakistan. US will never leave Pakistan soft target for India. Plus, Pakistan will help US to keep strikes on ISIS in Afghanistan....very soon. Pak role is increasing everyday.

Are you joking? US behavior towards India bely your statement. US doesn't care if Pakistan is a soft target for India, it only cares about its own interests in Afghanistan.

 

[HAIDER]

I heard the cost split was 60/40? The article said Pakistan will be using US aid it has saved up to pay for its share.



Are you joking? US behavior towards India bely your statement. US doesn't care if Pakistan is a soft target for India, it only cares about its own interests in Afghanistan.

Well, its give and take policy

 

[Khafee]

Listen little b---t that news u quoted is old 12 Feb now every thing clear....feeling pity for u people... better u hire professional mourner Rudali for this job....


You mean Bata Rates no negotiations ... its called boot on face ... don't have money OK get out ...don't show u r ------------again.

Ouch!! That hurts!! What happened? You alright Bro?

 

[Airdef95]

Hi,,

The delivery time would around 2 years.

I hope the future govt of USA will not oppose the deal again during the time of delivery.
Is it possible anyways??
If yes...
I think People like Donald Trump could do anything stupid once they are in power.

 

[Maarkhoor]

Ouch!! That hurts!! What happened? You alright Bro?

yes brother but our Indian members making air craft carriers out of thin air.

 

[MastanKhan]

I hope the future govt of USA will not oppose the deal again during the time of delivery.
Is it possible anyways??
If yes...
I think People like Donald Trump could do anything stupid once they are in power.

Hi,

With the current situation in the U S---it can happen---even on the day of delivery---.

Any untowards incidence can trigger a situation---the senators and some congressmen have already made their statements----they will find way to block them.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Well I am just waiting for the arrival of the new planes in Pakistan when is the arrival date

 

[MystryMan]

The deal is for 8 aircraft or 8 with an option of 10 more?

The deal is for 8 aircraft or 8 with an option of 10 more?

 

[The Eagle]

The deal is for 8 aircraft or 8 with an option of 10 more?

The deal is for 8 aircraft or 8 with an option of 10 more?

The current deal is for 8 with an option of 10 more.

 

[Khafee]

Hi,

With the current situation in the U S---it can happen---even on the day of delivery---.

Any untowards incidence can trigger a situation---the senators and some congressmen have already made their statements----they will find way to block them.

The only way around it is to induct new Chinese aircraft, and make the "8" inconsequential. When that happens, they won't bother with blocking "8"