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:flag:Lockheed gets $144m to build F-16s for Pakistan
WASHINGTON, Dec 12: The Lockheed Martin Corporation of the US has received a $144 million contract to begin production of 18 F-16C/Ds for Pakistan, as part of a $5.1 billion arms package to re-equip the countryââ¬â¢s air force. The work on the project will be completed by November 2010.
The planes to be built under the contract will be Block 52 aircraft -- 12 single-seat Cs and six two-seat Ds -- powered by Pratt & Whitney F100-229 engines. The Northrop Grumman company has received a $99.5 million contract to produce 54 APG-68 (V)9 radars for new F-16s, plus existing and second-hand aircraft Pakistan plans to upgrade.
Turkey's Tusas Aerospace Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan Air Force last month to modernise up to 32 F-16A/Bs.
Pakistanââ¬â¢s F-16s package also includes conformal fuel tanks, helmet-mounted cueing systems, Link 16 data-links and electronic-warfare equipment.
An associated $650 million weaponsââ¬â¢ deal includes 500 Raytheon AIM-120C5, 200 AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and 2,100 precision-guided bombs.
http://www.dawn.com/2006/12/13/top4.htm
WASHINGTON, Dec 12: The Lockheed Martin Corporation of the US has received a $144 million contract to begin production of 18 F-16C/Ds for Pakistan, as part of a $5.1 billion arms package to re-equip the countryââ¬â¢s air force. The work on the project will be completed by November 2010.
The planes to be built under the contract will be Block 52 aircraft -- 12 single-seat Cs and six two-seat Ds -- powered by Pratt & Whitney F100-229 engines. The Northrop Grumman company has received a $99.5 million contract to produce 54 APG-68 (V)9 radars for new F-16s, plus existing and second-hand aircraft Pakistan plans to upgrade.
Turkey's Tusas Aerospace Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan Air Force last month to modernise up to 32 F-16A/Bs.
Pakistanââ¬â¢s F-16s package also includes conformal fuel tanks, helmet-mounted cueing systems, Link 16 data-links and electronic-warfare equipment.
An associated $650 million weaponsââ¬â¢ deal includes 500 Raytheon AIM-120C5, 200 AIM-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and 2,100 precision-guided bombs.
http://www.dawn.com/2006/12/13/top4.htm
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i thing u r very worry about our F-16. common major do't take any trouble. pak will get the F-16 very early. ok
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i thing u r very worry about our F-16. common major do't take any trouble. pak will get the F-16 very early. ok
Northrop Grumman to Provide Pakistan Air Force with F-16 Fire Control Radar Systems
Wednesday January 10, 8:00 am ET
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - News) has been awarded a contract to provide its advanced AN/APG-68(V)9 airborne fire control radar capability for a total of 52 F-16 fighter aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force.
The contract, awarded by the U.S. Air Force, valued at $49.75 million, calls for the manufacture and installation of the radars on 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft with retrofit kits for 34 existing F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft. Delivery of the first radar systems will commence in 2008.
The contract also includes options to equip up to 44 additional F-16 aircraft with the AN/APG-68(V)9 radar capability. This would involve the manufacture of complete radar systems for 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, with retrofit kits for an additional 26 F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft.
The newest version of the F-16 radar, Northrop Grumman's AN/APG-68(V)9, features a high resolution synthetic aperture radar capability and provides the F-16 with extended air-to-air detection range, increased reliability and lower support costs.
``Today's combat and peace keeping operations require very precise air-to-ground strike capability,'' said Katie A. Gray, vice president of F-16 sensor systems at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector. ``The Pakistan Air Force will not only employ state-of-the-art fire control radar capability for both air-to-ground and air-to-air superiority, but will also benefit from the cost savings associated with F-16 fleet radar commonality across all of their new F-16s and existing F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft.''
To date, over 450 APG-68(V)9 radars have been ordered by eight different countries, with over 300 radars delivered for integration and installation in new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, for retrofit into F-16 C/D aircraft and for retrofit into F-16 A/B aircraft.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/070110/111611.html
Wednesday January 10, 8:00 am ET
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC - News) has been awarded a contract to provide its advanced AN/APG-68(V)9 airborne fire control radar capability for a total of 52 F-16 fighter aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force.
The contract, awarded by the U.S. Air Force, valued at $49.75 million, calls for the manufacture and installation of the radars on 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft with retrofit kits for 34 existing F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft. Delivery of the first radar systems will commence in 2008.
The contract also includes options to equip up to 44 additional F-16 aircraft with the AN/APG-68(V)9 radar capability. This would involve the manufacture of complete radar systems for 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, with retrofit kits for an additional 26 F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft.
The newest version of the F-16 radar, Northrop Grumman's AN/APG-68(V)9, features a high resolution synthetic aperture radar capability and provides the F-16 with extended air-to-air detection range, increased reliability and lower support costs.
``Today's combat and peace keeping operations require very precise air-to-ground strike capability,'' said Katie A. Gray, vice president of F-16 sensor systems at Northrop Grumman's Electronic Systems sector. ``The Pakistan Air Force will not only employ state-of-the-art fire control radar capability for both air-to-ground and air-to-air superiority, but will also benefit from the cost savings associated with F-16 fleet radar commonality across all of their new F-16s and existing F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft.''
To date, over 450 APG-68(V)9 radars have been ordered by eight different countries, with over 300 radars delivered for integration and installation in new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, for retrofit into F-16 C/D aircraft and for retrofit into F-16 A/B aircraft.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.
http://biz.yahoo.com/pz/070110/111611.html
Yes, but imho this includes the 18 new F-16C/D in option aswell.
It remains to be seen if the option will be materialised.
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Here's some more:
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $161,033,000 firm-fixed-price and time and materials contract. The procurement of foreign military sales F-16 A/B Mid-Life updated for the Peace (Pakistan) program for the F-16 Block 15 aircraft. The procurement of 24 modernization kits F-16A Block 15 aircraft and 10 modernization kits F-16A Block 15 aircraft will be accomplished under the firm-fixed price portion of the contract. This effort supports foreign military sales to Pakistan. At this time, $89,955,000 have been obligated. This work will be complete by November 2010.
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $161,033,000 firm-fixed-price and time and materials contract. The procurement of foreign military sales F-16 A/B Mid-Life updated for the Peace (Pakistan) program for the F-16 Block 15 aircraft. The procurement of 24 modernization kits F-16A Block 15 aircraft and 10 modernization kits F-16A Block 15 aircraft will be accomplished under the firm-fixed price portion of the contract. This effort supports foreign military sales to Pakistan. At this time, $89,955,000 have been obligated. This work will be complete by November 2010.
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F-16 does'nt require the brake chute, so possibly it could be for ECM stuff.
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As Usual Indians are obsessed with Pakistan and here is yet another example.
Indian buys billions of worth of arms from Israel, Russia and other countries and Pakistan never says anything but when Pakistan decides to upgrade its Air Force India creates all this hoopla that its survival maybe at risk by these F-16's.
http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d805653303cbbba8/id/222505/cs/1/
Indian Americans seek to stop US missile sale to Pakistan
Malaysia Sun
Wednesday 27th December, 2006
IANS
Indian Americans are making a valiant bid to halt the proposed US sale of a billion dollar arms package to Pakistan, including TOW-2A Anti-Armour Guided Missiles and E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning system.
Under the rules, the proposed sales will go through Jan 7 unless the US Congress specifically disapproves them within 30 days of being notified by Pentagon Dec 7 - a highly unlikely prospect as the newly elected Congress begins its session only on Jan 4.
TOW-2A missiles, which the Pentagon claimed would 'enable Pakistan to support US operations against terrorist activity along its porous borders', could reach $185 million. E-2C HAWKEYE 2000 system for three P-3 aircraft could cost another $855 million.
Undeterred by the near futility of their efforts given that a $5.1 billion dollar deal for F-16 planes went through last July with no more than a Congressional rap on the knuckles, Indian Americans have mounted a campaign to inform the lawmakers about the implication of the missile sale to Pakistan for US national security interests.
Spurred by the US-India Friendship, a voluntary effort of Indian Americans, several US voters of Indian origin have sent e-mails to their elected representatives pointing out that such 'a serious decision' has been taken in a sort of legislative vacuum.
The notification was issued Dec 7 - less than two days before the outgoing 109th Congress ended its lame-duck session in the early hours of Dec 9 - and the 30-day notice period expires Jan 6 - just three days after the newly elected 110th Congress takes office on Jan 3.
If it happens, it will take place without Congressional oversight into a sale of high tech and possible dual use military equipment, with serious national security implications, said Hari Iyer urging his area representatives 'to ask for a deferment of the sales so that you can perform your constitutionally required duty'.
Another Indian American, B K Vasan, warned that even if a small percentage of these weapons fall into the hands of the Taliban, it can wreak havoc against the American and NATO forces.
Manish Thakur said selling Pakistan missiles will send the worst message at this time. For it will not only further encourage Pakistan to tolerate attacks from its territory on US troops, but it 'also runs the risk of proliferation of advanced technologies to our enemies.'
Jaya Kamlani warned these US supplied arms could be used against India, as was done in 1965 during President Lyndon Johnson's presidency.
Subhash Paradkar suggested use of diplomatic leverage rather than an arms race for 'the development of goodwill in the minds of the Pakistani people toward the United States and India.'
However, Indian Americans apparently face an uphill task as the $5.1 billion F-16 deal for Pakistan emerged unscathed from the 30-day congressional review period last July under similar circumstances.
As the deadline for the Congress to block the deal notified by Pentagon ended then, the House of Representatives went into a month long recess without taking up resolutions by two Democratic lawmakers to block it. The issue never came up before the full Senate.
Just a week before the expiry of the deadline, the House committee on international relations upbraided the Bush administration for what it called a calculated move to diminish Congressional authority over the rushed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, but made no move to block it.
Ranking Democrat Tom Lantos, who is set to take over as the chairman of the panel in the new House and his retiring Republican predecessor Henry Hyde later introduced a bill requiring quarterly updates on possible upcoming arms sales and enforcing a 20-day consultation period before the State Department formally notifies Congress of a proposed sale.
At the hearing John Hillen, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, admitted that the administration had chosen to waive the 20-day pre-notification period without consulting either Hyde or Lantos, but made no move to end what Democrat Brad Sherman called 'this charade' of consultations.
He affirmed that the Congress had no means to stop the deal unless both the House and Senate passed resolutions rejecting it before the 30-day review ran out and then override a Bush veto.
Indian buys billions of worth of arms from Israel, Russia and other countries and Pakistan never says anything but when Pakistan decides to upgrade its Air Force India creates all this hoopla that its survival maybe at risk by these F-16's.
http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/d805653303cbbba8/id/222505/cs/1/
Indian Americans seek to stop US missile sale to Pakistan
Malaysia Sun
Wednesday 27th December, 2006
IANS
Indian Americans are making a valiant bid to halt the proposed US sale of a billion dollar arms package to Pakistan, including TOW-2A Anti-Armour Guided Missiles and E-2C Hawkeye 2000 Airborne Early Warning system.
Under the rules, the proposed sales will go through Jan 7 unless the US Congress specifically disapproves them within 30 days of being notified by Pentagon Dec 7 - a highly unlikely prospect as the newly elected Congress begins its session only on Jan 4.
TOW-2A missiles, which the Pentagon claimed would 'enable Pakistan to support US operations against terrorist activity along its porous borders', could reach $185 million. E-2C HAWKEYE 2000 system for three P-3 aircraft could cost another $855 million.
Undeterred by the near futility of their efforts given that a $5.1 billion dollar deal for F-16 planes went through last July with no more than a Congressional rap on the knuckles, Indian Americans have mounted a campaign to inform the lawmakers about the implication of the missile sale to Pakistan for US national security interests.
Spurred by the US-India Friendship, a voluntary effort of Indian Americans, several US voters of Indian origin have sent e-mails to their elected representatives pointing out that such 'a serious decision' has been taken in a sort of legislative vacuum.
The notification was issued Dec 7 - less than two days before the outgoing 109th Congress ended its lame-duck session in the early hours of Dec 9 - and the 30-day notice period expires Jan 6 - just three days after the newly elected 110th Congress takes office on Jan 3.
If it happens, it will take place without Congressional oversight into a sale of high tech and possible dual use military equipment, with serious national security implications, said Hari Iyer urging his area representatives 'to ask for a deferment of the sales so that you can perform your constitutionally required duty'.
Another Indian American, B K Vasan, warned that even if a small percentage of these weapons fall into the hands of the Taliban, it can wreak havoc against the American and NATO forces.
Manish Thakur said selling Pakistan missiles will send the worst message at this time. For it will not only further encourage Pakistan to tolerate attacks from its territory on US troops, but it 'also runs the risk of proliferation of advanced technologies to our enemies.'
Jaya Kamlani warned these US supplied arms could be used against India, as was done in 1965 during President Lyndon Johnson's presidency.
Subhash Paradkar suggested use of diplomatic leverage rather than an arms race for 'the development of goodwill in the minds of the Pakistani people toward the United States and India.'
However, Indian Americans apparently face an uphill task as the $5.1 billion F-16 deal for Pakistan emerged unscathed from the 30-day congressional review period last July under similar circumstances.
As the deadline for the Congress to block the deal notified by Pentagon ended then, the House of Representatives went into a month long recess without taking up resolutions by two Democratic lawmakers to block it. The issue never came up before the full Senate.
Just a week before the expiry of the deadline, the House committee on international relations upbraided the Bush administration for what it called a calculated move to diminish Congressional authority over the rushed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, but made no move to block it.
Ranking Democrat Tom Lantos, who is set to take over as the chairman of the panel in the new House and his retiring Republican predecessor Henry Hyde later introduced a bill requiring quarterly updates on possible upcoming arms sales and enforcing a 20-day consultation period before the State Department formally notifies Congress of a proposed sale.
At the hearing John Hillen, assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, admitted that the administration had chosen to waive the 20-day pre-notification period without consulting either Hyde or Lantos, but made no move to end what Democrat Brad Sherman called 'this charade' of consultations.
He affirmed that the Congress had no means to stop the deal unless both the House and Senate passed resolutions rejecting it before the 30-day review ran out and then override a Bush veto.
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This is not sunday school, that he got a lollipop so we should also get a lollipop. Just who's fault(or stupidity) is it that Pakistan didn't protest? Didn't the Pakistani military know that they may have to face this "billions of dollars" worth of military equipment someday. Or does it have something to do with the fact that Pakistan has no influence with Russia and Israel, very limited influence with UK, and waning importance in the US map. The French ofcourse care only about the cash. India despite being a steady ally of Russia has a voice in the US and being gracious where national defence is concerned is stupidity.
Pakistan does not have to protest. The US has detached its dealings with India and Pakistan and as such it does not really matter what voice India has with the US. Its the US national interests and for as long as those are being helped by Pakistan, US will continue to deal with Pakistan militarily.
Not having influence with Israel is by choice...not because they are blindly aligned with India and refuse to deal with Pakistan. Russia can be seen in the same prisim as Pakistan's relations with China (over which India has no influence).
Lobbying in the US is open game...whoever can successfully lobby takes the day...so kudos to Indians for trying. Also keep in mind that Pakistani-Russian relations will not stay static...they too will change as India's dealings with US evolve...the fact that Pakistan too is in SCO, means that there will be growth in security relations b/w Pakistan and Russia.
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thats a better way of putting it, rather than saying "Indians are scared thats why they cry and all those bullshit".
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