F-16 programme an important part of U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship: U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 programme an important part of U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship: U.S.

The Hindu  

The F-16 programme is an important part of a broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and this fleet will allow the country to support counterterrorism operations, the Biden administration has said, defending its decision to provide a $450 million worth of military sustenance programme to Pakistan. On September 8, the Biden administration approved a $450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years. “We did recently notify Congress of a proposed foreign military sale valued at $450 million for maintenance and sustainment services for the Pakistani Air Force's F-16 programme,” State Department Spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Tuesday. “Pakistan's F-16 programme is an important part of a broader U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship, and this proposed sale will sustain Pakistan's capability to meet current and future counterterrorism threats by maintaining the F-16 fleet,” Mr. Price said.

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US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment
2 years, 2 months ago

US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment

The Diplomat  

In September, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment equipment to Pakistan. The announcement of the F-16 support program comes amid a growing perception that ties between Pakistan and the U.S. are fundamentally strained due to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s criticism of the Biden administration and the Pakistani military’s reluctance to fulfill Washington’s counterterrorism requirements …

US set to give USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan despite India’s concerns
2 years, 2 months ago

US set to give USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan despite India’s concerns

Firstpost  

Last month, the Biden administration reversed the decision of the previous Trump administration to suspend military aid to Islamabad for providing safe havens for the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network, and approved the F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan Washington: Notwithstanding India’s concerns, the United States is all set to provide USD 450 million F-16 sustainment package …

India needn’t worry about the US-Pak relationship
2 years, 2 months ago

India needn’t worry about the US-Pak relationship

Hindustan Times  

The recent flurry in the United States diplomatic engagement with Pakistan is not the “reset” in the troubled relationship that Pakistanis are hoping for. It will take much more than a few high-level visits by Pakistani civil and military officials to restore American trust in Pakistan, which remains strategically aligned with Washington’s new peer competitor, Beijing. The recent diplomatic engagements …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?
2 years, 2 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s 10-day visit to the United State included an intense week in Washington, marked by many official meetings and areas of agreement- but the US’s decision to offer Pakistan a maintenance package for fighter aircraft became a flashpoint- why is the F-16 such a thorn in the side of India-US ties? And finally with US Secretary …

What influenced US decision on $450 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

What influenced US decision on $450 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan

India Today  

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar has, in a not-so-subtle message to the United States, questioned the rationale behind the latest American assistance to Pakistan in the form of $450 million worth of upgrade of F-16 fighter jets. While the Joe Biden administration has maintained that both India and Pakistan were partners of the US with “different points of emphasis in …

F16 Aid to Pakistan Only To Fight Terror, US Aims To Address Visa Issue: Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

F16 Aid to Pakistan Only To Fight Terror, US Aims To Address Visa Issue: Blinken

The Quint  

A day after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the United States decision to provide a $450-million sustenance package for Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, 27 September, said it is the US’ obligation to help deal with the threat of terrorism. While addressing a joint press conference with Jaishankar, Blinken said …

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak
2 years, 2 months ago

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak

Hindustan Times  

The United States defended itself Tuesday from foreign minister S Jaishankar's sharp attack over support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, saying it did not view its relationship with Delhi and Islamabad 'in relation to one another'. On Sunday, Jaishankar called on the US to reflect on its relationship with Pakistan, observing it 'is not fooling anyone' by claiming support for …

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan
2 years, 2 months ago

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan

India TV News  

US response to Jaishankar: India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment …

‘Not fooling anyone’: Jaishankar on US support for Pakistan F-16s
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Not fooling anyone’: Jaishankar on US support for Pakistan F-16s

Hindustan Times  

The US is not “fooling anyone” by saying that the support for Pakistan Air Force’s F-16s was meant for counterterrorism, India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, urging Washington to reflect on its ties with Islamabad and the price it has paid for a relationship that has served neither side well. Speaking at a community event soon after …

F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official

The Hindu  

The action on F-16 was not designed as a message to India as a result of its relationship with Russia, said Ely Ratner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, while stating that they have engaged India on it both before and during the decision. Editorial | Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s “The decision inside …

US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India
2 years, 3 months ago

US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India

Hindustan Times  

The latest $450-million assistance approved by the US last week to support the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 fighter fleet has turned the spotlight on how Washington has once again brushed aside New Delhi’s concerns over military aid being extended to India’s western neighbour on the pretext of fighting terrorism when it is actually being used to buttress capabilities against India, …

F-16 programme is important part of broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship, says US
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 programme is important part of broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship, says US

Firstpost  

On 8 September, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment program to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years Washington: The F-16 programme is an important part of a broader US-Pakistan bilateral relationship and this fleet will allow the country …

Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s
2 years, 3 months ago

Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s

The Hindu  

India is understandably upset with the U.S.’s decision to refurbish the F-16 fighter fleet of Pakistan. Successive U.S. administrations have maintained that the defence partnership with Pakistan, which is a major non-NATO ally, is a critical component of its global war on terror — a point contested by India. New Delhi’s apprehensions came true in February 2019, a day after …

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit
2 years, 3 months ago

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

The Hindu  

During official meetings with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu in Delhi last week, India raised “strong objections” to the U.S. plan for Foreign Military Sales worth $450 million for hardware, software, and spares for the F-16 fighter jet programme with Pakistan. Apart from the SOM, Mr. Lu and Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely …

'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s
2 years, 3 months ago

'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s

Firstpost  

“Those aircraft have advanced radar and missile capabilities. New Delhi: Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan G Parthasarthy on Thursday said that the US supplying $450 million equipment for F-16 fighters to Pakistan is a matter of concern as it gives the neighbouring enemy nation an edge in fighting capabilities. This is very clearly designed to give Pakistan an edge …

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

The Hindu  

India maintained a studied silence a day after the United States announced a $450 million package to refit Pakistan’s large F-16 aircraft fleet with the latest technological advances. Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from the Government of India which cautioned that the aircraft would be used against …

Biden Reverses Trump’s 2018 Move, Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Equipment to Pak at $450 Million
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden Reverses Trump’s 2018 Move, Approves Potential Sale of F-16 Equipment to Pak at $450 Million

News 18  

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million. “Pakistan is an important counterterrorism partner, and as part of longstanding policy, the United States provides life cycle maintenance and sustainment packages for US-origin platforms,” a State Department spokesperson said. The proposed sale …

Biden Administration approves $450 million F-16 fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden Administration approves $450 million F-16 fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan

The Hindu  

Reversing the decision of its predecessor, the Biden Administration has approved a whopping USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan. As a notification to the U.S. Congress, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale of F-16 case for sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 450 million, …

US approves USD 450 million F-16 fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

US approves USD 450 million F-16 fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan

India TV News  

The Biden administration has approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan to help it meet current and future counterterrorism threats, in Washington’s first major security assistance to Islamabad in four years. In a notification to the US Congress on Wednesday, the State Department said it has approved a possible foreign military sale of F-16 …

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