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When an international air carrier overflies a third nations' airspace while in transit between its origin and destination, it pays a fee to that nation. When the flight is commecial, cargo, unarmed military, armed military different rules/fees apply. Similarly when nations allow commercial...

No doubt LM surplus F-16 vipers can be a potent weapon system. Judging from Indonesian and Taiwan deals, it takes at least $20-25 millions (US) to refurbish a well-preserved viper specimen stored in arid Arizona climate. Lockheed can & will offer very aggressive terms with superb performance and...

Continuing in the vein of this off topic ramble fest; Swedes are Lutheran and do not pray to Catholic Saints per se. Looking far into the future, it is quite possible that Pakistan's Thunder project will come to rival Swedish Gripen. It will depend on professional management of Thunder as an...

Before I lose interest; mM is running his version of mockingbird. A bizzare version with unintended consequences.

The burning question is what does multi-talented Mr Mansoor Ejaz want? He is a lobbyist/power broker who has assiduously courted both parties in DC. His primarily pursues mega money deals which usually are Defence or Big Oil interests. His black berry acquaintances include Gen Jim Jones, James...

US will not occupy Pakistan even if you importuned. US would however like to influence events in and around Pakistan. If you are smart you will use that to help yourselves build a better future. Please do not dwell in a world of imaginary fears. You have to enable future Pakistani generations...

It is a tad bit short sighted decision. When a country buys a weapon system worth $11-21 Billions it hopes to establish a long term partnership with the seller nation because without such a partnership you end up with some pricey widgets. Once Europeans begin to induct JSF F-35 Lightening II...

Gentlemen relax. US and Pakistan military\intel community have both learned some tough lessons recently. Most Pakistanis will agree with me that OBL running his organization from within Pakistan without Pakistan's permission Or Visa (chuckles) did not help bring any benefits or prestige to a...

America celebrates its 235th birthday. Just to add more flavor to AE's vivid 4th of July portrayal; many folks head to the beaches, some get out their red, white & blues to show love for their homeland. Citizen soldiers of old wars muster for parades around thousands of small American towns...

I congratulate PAF in particular & Pakistan in general on becoming the proud owners of such awesome machines. Pakistan just renewed its membership into an elite club of Falcon User nations. I have no doubt that PAF personnel will put these extremely capable and well-equipped vipers to very good...

I have been tracking this thread including 14/15... maybe my comprehension of the written word is not as good; feel free to spell out your ideas/thoughts as to why US will OR will not do something? Am I correct in sensing that my Indian friends have made some premature assumptions about what...

So India has picked the Grey Poupon. Tres Bien! Godd for you guys I say. However, if I were you, I would watch my back. US military industrial complex does not take such slights lightly Amigos. Especially when the criticism is disingenuous. US may contemplate letting loose in your South...