Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[nomi007]

 

[Jango]

bhai maan jao...!

Sir ji man gaye hain...it's only that a picture would be good to see.

I am not saying that the esteemed member is lying!

 

[nomi007]

 

[nomi007]

 

[nomi007]

 

[nomi007]

when will Jordanian f-16s come any idea

 

[Dazzler]

when will Jordanian f-16s come any idea

probably by march- april

in the mean time, more AIDEWS 211s are coming...

Exelis to supply Pakistan with more components for electronic warfare systems for F-16s

CLIFTON, N.J., Feb. 25, 2014 – Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received $9 million from the U.S. Air Force to supply spare components for electronic warfare (EW) technology provided to Pakistan under an existing contract.

The original contract, awarded in December 2011, granted Exelis $53 million to supply Pakistan with ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) systems to protect the country’s F-16 fighter aircraft from radio frequency threats. The additional funds provide for the manufacture and delivery of a range of spare AIDEWS components, following successful development and integration flight-testing phases.

“The AIDEWS pod offers dependable protection against a range of dynamic electronic threats,” said Joe Rambala, vice president and general manager of the Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business area. “Working with U.S. and allied customers to stay ahead of emerging threats has helped make Exelis a global electronic warfare leader, and we remain committed to advancing this critical mission.”

The AIDEWS components will be produced at the Exelis Electronic Systems (ES) facility in Clifton, N.J., with deliveries expected to be complete in 2016. ES is the lead division for the company’s electronic warfare strategic growth platform and provides advanced, integrated EW solutions to protect and enable customers to perform their critical missions.

About Exelis

Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense, information and services company that leverages a 50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global customers. We are a leader in timing and navigation, sensors, air traffic solutions, image processing and distribution, communications and information systems, logistics and technical services; and we are focused on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and analytics, electronic warfare and composite aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Va., Exelis employs about 19,000 people and generated 2012 sales of $5.5 billion.

http://www.exelisinc...e-systems-.aspx

 

[Nishan_101]

F-16 Fighting Falcon News
Pakistan acquiring F-16s from Jordan
February 19, 2014 (by Asif Shamim) - Pakistani press is reporting that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has acquired one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan with 13 being inducted into the service next month.



PAF F-16A #85726 and F-16B #84608 over the Choolistan desert, armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders - the PAF's main air-to-air weapons [PAF photo]
With the addition of these new airframes (12 A models and one B model aircraft) the PAF will reach 76 F-16s in service. Lockheed Martin and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.

Sources available to the 'The News' who published this story indicated the aircraft were in good condition since all had been updated to the Mid-Life Update (MLU) and they would be provide service for another 20 years with almost 3,000 hours on average available to them for flying. However sources declined to indicate how much this deal was worth and said more would be disclosed next month at the time the new jets were inducted into service.

However, it is understood that the used planes are cost-effective and could provide service for a fairly longer period of time. Pakistan is also contemplating to acquire more used planes for the PAF from some other countries while the induction of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, co-production of Pakistan and China, e is also underway simultaneously, the sources said.

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt, visited Jordan last year pursuing the sale of the aircraft. He and officials from Jordan had discussions about the sale/purchase and delivery deal.

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• US to deliver 10 refurbished F-16s to Pakistan (2008-06-04)
• F-16 Fighting Falcon news archive

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But Jordan had 16 of them?

the US pipeline is delayed due to OBL, Dr.Afridi, GLOC episodes. the monies are being held in abayence until things get normal. the US owes us 14 F-16's approved by Bush Admn.

Yes when will PAF getting remaining 14 F-16s from US? and tell me from whom PAF is looking to buy more F-16s, is it Egypt's 60 F-16s Block-15?

Also how many Muslim nations operating Block-15s???

 

[Donatello]

probably by march- april

in the mean time, more AIDEWS 211s are coming...




http://www.exelisinc...e-systems-.aspx

When are we getting AIM9X??

 

[SQ8]

When are we getting AIM9X??

I dont think we'll be getting those. the F-16s may be coming.. but the 9X is too much of a changer to be put into our hands.

 

[Bilal.]

I dont think we'll be getting those. the F-16s may be coming.. but the 9X is too much of a changer to be put into our hands.

Even when they could give us amraam-c5s?

 

[flameboard]

I don't think so. Considering Pakistan has never done anything like that on its own. Also I hope Pakistan doesn't make F-16 it's backbone. The US would have too much handle over Pakistan. Maybe Pakistan should consider Gripen for that or if it has money later on Rafale or Eurofighter. Those countries tend to be more about money than trying to force Pakistan into doing something by holding back parts or something like that.

 

[trident2010]

F-16s will be frontline fighter but the backbone will be JF-17s.

 

[nomi007]

 

[ejaz007]

Gripen/ Euro fighter / french rafale are to much expensive for that .India can do this easily because money is not problem for india....any how . But Pakistan have no others options. and PAF used f-16s and able to used it 100% according to F-16s standards..... F-16s used many countries around the world .but just few Air forces on top Israel, Pakistan, Denmark, are the top and they have out class fighter pilots of F-16s

Why money is not a problem for India? Care to explain.

Does money grow on trees in India?

They have over a billion people to take care of so money is an even bigger problem for them and their current economic situation is not as bright as most seem to believe.