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Former CIA Officer Reveals US Knowledge of Pakistan's Nuclear Capability on F-16 Jets Despite Official Denials
Nov 08, 2025 11:28 am CST
Richard Barlow, a former CIA counterproliferation officer, discloses that US administrations knowingly certified Pakistan as non-nuclear through 1989 despite intelligence confirming Pakistani capabilities to mount nuclear weapons on American-supplied F-16 jets. This revelation highlights the complex geopolitical compromises made during the Cold War when Pakistan served as a crucial US ally against Soviet influence in Afghanistan, potentially risking nuclear escalation between India and Pakistan.
US Approves AIM-120 AMRAAM Sale to Pakistan: Strategic Implications for Regional Security and India
Oct 09, 2025 06:09 pm CST
The United States has approved the sale of advanced AIM-120 air-to-air missiles to Pakistan, potentially strengthening its air combat capabilities. This development follows improved US-Pakistan diplomatic relations and could significantly impact the regional military balance with India. The sophisticated "fire-and-forget" missiles, compatible with Pakistan's F-16 fleet, were reportedly used in previous aerial engagements with Indian forces, raising strategic concerns for New Delhi amid ongoing tensions in South Asia.