Pakistan Air Force
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.
US Approves $686 Million Technical Upgrade Package for Pakistan's F-16 Fleet: Enhanced Counterterrorism Capabilities and Extended Service Life
Dec 11, 2025 05:05 pm CST
The United States has approved a significant $686 million arms deal to modernize Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets with advanced Link-16 systems, avionics upgrades, and comprehensive support services. The package aims to enhance counterterrorism capabilities, improve interoperability with US forces, and extend the aircraft's service life through 2040 while addressing critical safety concerns. Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractor for this strategic upgrade that supports US foreign policy objectives in the region.
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.