White House Set to Sell New Fighter Jets to Pakistan in Bid to Bolster Partnership

[Maarkhoor]

The economy is still in recovery right now. Back before the earthquake, the acquisition plans looked promising but even they were calculated upon expenditure marked for approval upon the availability of future funding. The earthquake, the global economic meltdown, the years of terrorism and civil war, and the incompetent leadership have taken their toll on funding for new shiny toys.

But the fact that PAF is still interested in F-16 acquisitions and has gone through with 13 more from Jordan says something quite clearly; despite almost a decade on since these plans were fully laid out, PAF still sees more F-16s as a good bet, and it'll probably try to get as close as it can to meet the requirement given what funding is available.

That last part is important, keep the economy going on the upward trend, ensure political stability and then competence, you'll have your F-16s and more yet.

I think before earthquake 18 more block 52+ available but because of relief efforts we can't purchase. I think this deal of 8 jets same old deal may be 10 jets more will be acquired near future.

 

[Jungibaaz]

I think before earthquake 18 more block 52+ available but because of relief efforts we can't purchase. I think this deal of 8 jets same old deal may be 10 jets more will be acquired near future.

It's also to do with the situation in the US, they have an election around the corner, and we can't be sure whether our chances of approval of any purchase will improve after their elections.

 

[Darth Vader]

Damn, Pakistan adds jet so often ..

They havnt added yet thats just uncle sam trying to butter Pakistan

 

[Gallium Nitride]

Tactics by uncle sam. Nothing else

 

[Maarkhoor]

It's also to do with the situation in the US, they have an election around the corner, and we can't be sure whether our chances of approval of any purchase will improve after their elections.

And 8 jet also delivered after the election?

 

[Gallium Nitride]

Just 8 are not enough. Atleast a squadron needs to be acquired.

 

[A.M.]

How many jets are still in embargo? Is anyone else asking for those planes yet?

 

[Gallium Nitride]

How many jets are still in embargo? Is anyone else asking for those planes yet?

Two f the embargoed F-16 were handed over this year. Around 10 to 15 might be embargoed.

 

[mkiyani]

Congress will not approve the sale.

Lakh di lanat manhosa... Gal te change ker..

 

[Gallium Nitride]

Lakh di lanat manhosa... Gal te change ker..

What happened dear?

 

[Imran Khan]

Don't worry you are inducting 5th Gen LCA and 136 Rafeal with TOT very soon just in 2035,

jab aik banda man jo raha hai phir ungli kerny ki kya zarorat hai ?

 

[Maarkhoor]

jab aik banda man jo raha hai phir ungli kerny ki kya zarorat hai ?

...srry mishtake ho gyi

 

[Gallium Nitride]

jab aik banda man jo raha hai phir ungli kerny ki kya zarorat hai ?

According to Indians 200+ HAL FGFA will be inducted PFFFT!!!!!

And that too by 2023 :3

 

[cloud4000]

Will you stop now look at your Own country.... bitching about 126 Rafales and end up with just 36

What are you talking about? What does India's Rafales have to do with Pakistan being offered eight F-16s by US?

 

[JonAsad]

so once in a while we are provided with sweets in exchange for something obviously bad-