Tag Archives: F-16

Great Guns

What does Pakistan need these F16s for? And why is the Obama administration ready ignore protests by India, which the US president had so far been calling a natural ally? Does it really reflect a new sense of justice towards Pakistan by a hitherto-skeptical United States? And what did India really want to achieve by publicly sharing its displeasure?

Read More »

India’s Deal for French Fighter Jets Going Sour?

India’s negotiations with France for the purchase of 126 Rafale fighter jets have hit snags amid increasing fears that the 20 billion dollars deal may fall apart. New Delhi is considering to buy Russian Sukhoi-30 in case the Rafale negotiations fail.

Read More »

Pakistan Purchases F-16s From Jordan

According to Pakistani sources, Pakistan’s Air Force has purchased one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan. The 13 F-16s were in service in the Royal Jordanian Air Force and will be inducted into the Pakistani air force next month. The deal has been finalized, approved by both countries, as well as the United States. The 13 aircraft are the same …

Read More »