Is the US’ $686-Million Package for Pakistan’s F-16 Upgrade a Concern for India?

Is the US’ $686-million package for Pakistan’s F-16 upgrade a concern for India?

The Donald Trump administration has green-lit a $686-million package for upgrading Pakistan's F-16 fighter planes. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress about the deal, with lawmakers getting 30 days for review and scrutiny. Pakistan had used F-16 fighter jets against India during Operation Sindoor. Here’s why the timing of the latest deal has worried New Delhi

US Approves Defence Sale of $686 Million to Pakistan, Promises to Help Meet ‘Current and Future Threats’

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed in a letter to US Congress the approval for the sale of advanced technology and support for F-16 fighter jets valued at USD 686 million to Pakistan on Thursday.

US approves USD 686 million F-16 fighter jet support package for Pakistan

Just weeks before Pakistan's F-16 deal, the United States approved a significant arms sale to India worth around $93 million, aimed at enhancing national defense and countering regional threats.

US: Donald Trump clears USD 686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan amid strained relationship with India - Connected to India News I Singapore l UAE l UK l USA l NRI

US approves the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. Photo: White House/X The US administration, under President Donald Trump, has approved the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets, valued at $686 million, according to media reports citing a letter from the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8. The package includes Link–16 systems, cryptog…

Trump Administration Approves $686M F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan - News Leak Centre

US Package Bolstering Pakistan’s Entire F-16 Fleet Triggers Indian Concerns; Analysts Link Extensive Repair List to Losses in ‘Operation Sindoor’ US Greenlights Major F-16 Sustainment Package The Donald Trump administration has formally notified the US Congress of a proposed Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan worth $686 million, intended for the sustainment and modernization of its F-16 fighter jet fleet. The package, submitted by the Defense Sec…

Pakistan’s F-16 Gets Major Boost as the US Approves New Upgrade Package.

The United States has approved a $686 million sale of advanced technology, support, and equipment for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet, a move Washington says will strengthen Islamabad’s counterterrorism capabilities and reinforce military interoperability between [...]