Understanding the $700 Million US-Pakistan F-16 Deal: Implications for India's Strategic Position

Dec 15, 2025 10:47 am CST

This analysis examines the recent $700 million US package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet maintenance and its strategic implications. The article contextualizes this development within the historical US-Pakistan defense relationship, evaluates India's position, and explains how Pakistan will leverage this deal domestically and internationally. It provides a balanced perspective on the evolving geopolitical landscape in South Asia while emphasizing that India should respond with strategic realism rather than alarm.