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Pakistan – F-16 Case for Sustainment | Defense Security Cooperation Agency
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Case for Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F-16 sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet to include:
Participation in F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program
International Engine Management Program
Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups
Aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support
Aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts
Accessories and support equipment
Classified and unclassified software and software support
Publications, manuals, and technical documentation
Precision measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support services
Studies and surveys
Other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support.
The proposed sale does not include any new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.
The estimated total cost is $450 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and partner forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations.
The proposed sale will continue the sustainment of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, which greatly improves Pakistan’s ability to support counterterrorism operations through its robust air-to-ground capability. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law. The description and dollar value is for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, [email protected].
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2022 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Case for Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Pakistan has requested to consolidate prior F-16 sustainment and support cases to support the Pakistan Air Force F-16 fleet by reducing duplicate case activities and adding additional continued support elements. Included are U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet to include:
Participation in F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program
Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program
International Engine Management Program
Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical coordination groups
Aircraft and engine hardware and software modifications and support
Aircraft and engine spare repair/return parts
Accessories and support equipment
Classified and unclassified software and software support
Publications, manuals, and technical documentation
Precision measurement, calibration, lab equipment, and technical support services
Studies and surveys
Other related elements of aircraft maintenance and program support.
The proposed sale does not include any new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.
The estimated total cost is $450 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by allowing Pakistan to retain interoperability with U.S. and partner forces in ongoing counterterrorism efforts and in preparation for future contingency operations.
The proposed sale will continue the sustainment of Pakistan’s F-16 fleet, which greatly improves Pakistan’s ability to support counterterrorism operations through its robust air-to-ground capability. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, TX. There are no known offsets proposed in conjunction with this sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law. The description and dollar value is for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, [email protected].
Another "Amreeki lollypop ".
It's just some spares for existing fleet.
Nothing significant.
Its not about nuts or bolts, amercians are indicating to pakistan that they are still keeping the door open for future engagement , thats what it translates to.
"The United States congratulates the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, and we look forward to continuing our historic cooperation with Pakistan" (Antony Blinken).
Pakistan is a important tool which needs to be saved to be used in future against India once China is dealt with.
The question is how well-equipped we are with our own technologies. If not the USA, China will modernize Pakistan's military to function as a hostile country to India. Although we are moving in the right direction, we must prioritize critical technologies like submarine reactors, liquid rocket engines, and aero engines.
Just for fun, you know. We should issue a statement like because F16 is equipping PAF and US is supporting the fleet as of (whatever date the approval was given) , we therefore remove F16 from the MMRCA competition.
We should do it.
Maybe add that further as Mig21 Bison was able to defeat F16 in combat we deem the fighter technically not fulfilling our current requirements.
Aisa kuch.
No talking , only action. Problem is we have set expectation that we are fools who can be fixed by some smooth talk.
From US perspective, US will keep continuing supporting pakistan as long as the equation provides them with a net postive result. We need to quietly drive home the message that there will be a huge price to pay. There should be some tangible action like cutting off market access, having greater relation with iran or downgrading defence co-operation in asia pacific.
Ofcourse we will cry and make noise. We are a ghairatmand koum which pays for its puchases. Unlike the qoum which follows the teachings of Allah and begs everywhereIndia the crybaby
Well your establishment has to courage to speak up. That much I agree.Ofcourse we will cry and make noise. We are a ghairatmand koum which pays for its puchases. Unlike the qoum which follows the teachings of Allah and begs everywhere
However you could have written the comment in a better way.
The way you wrote raksha mantri as riskshaw ,and similarly tried to make fun of other one ,it served you right ....the response you got....
Is it necessary to behave like an imbecile 15years old?
Yeah.
Politicians of any country are public figures and they get sarcasm and jokes.
Stop behaving like His mother .
He is a public figure and most probably takes a lot more than just Rickshaw.
This is by all intent a deployment of PLAAF in Pakistan.
There's no way Beggaristan can afford to pay for these fighters.
On one hand they are running around the world with a begging bowl and on one hand they are buying 60 4.5gen fighter planes. And IMF not raising any issue about it with Pakistan is totally surprising.
The only explanation for this is the ownership of these will be with PLAAF, which means deployment of fighters by China in Pakistan especially PoK...
This is by all intent a deployment of PLAAF in Pakistan.
There's no way Beggaristan can afford to pay for these fighters.
On one hand they are running around the world with a begging bowl and on one hand they are buying 60 4.5gen fighter planes. And IMF not raising any issue about it with Pakistan is totally surprising.
The only explanation for this is the ownership of these will be with PLAAF, which means deployment of fighters by China in Pakistan especially PoK...
Is that new plane or used ones?
There is no such thing called free lunch.This is by all intent a deployment of PLAAF in Pakistan.
There's no way Beggaristan can afford to pay for these fighters.
On one hand they are running around the world with a begging bowl and on one hand they are buying 60 4.5gen fighter planes. And IMF not raising any issue about it with Pakistan is totally surprising.
The only explanation for this is the ownership of these will be with PLAAF, which means deployment of fighters by China in Pakistan especially PoK...