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Why Pakistan Wants to Upgrade its F-16s Defence Uncut Podcast

A quiet update to an existing Pentagon contract had indicated Pakistan could be seeking new AIM-120C8/D3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), setting off a wave of discussions on the potential for a revived F-16 program. The US Department of War has since…

Photo of an AIM-120C8 air-to-air missile.

US Clarifies AMRAAM Contract with Pakistan Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan 14689Views 32Likes

The Pentagon corrected an earlier contract update to state that a $41.6M adjustment was made for the sustainment of existing AMRAAM stocks in Pakistan.

US Approves $5.58 Billion F-16 Block 70/72 Sale to the Philippines

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Home » F-16 LinkedIn X Facebook The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Philippines for 20 F-16 Block 70/72 multi-role fighter aircraft at an estimated cost of $5.58 billion. The Defense Security…

Jordan has put up 15 F-16A/B MLU for sale (to Pakistan?)

by Bilal Khan 2804Views 0Likes

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has listed 14 F-16A and 1 F-16B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) multi-role fighters for sale on its official website.

Pakistan closes door on new-built F-16s

by Bilal Khan 3022Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Air Force no longer has new-built F-16s on its modernization roadmap, but F-16s may still arrive, but in the form of used and surplus fighters.

Opinion: Pakistan needs to step back from new F-16s

by Bilal Khan 3049Views 0Likes

It has to be asked – what new qualitative capability is the $70-80 million a unit F-16 Block-52+ bringing to the Pakistan Air Force?

Pakistan is hoping to replace 190 fighters by 2020

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The Pakistan Air Force is aiming to retire 190 fighters by 2020. The F-16 & JF-17 will be at the center of these plans, but other fighters may be possible.

Pakistan is looking to get another 10 new-built F-16s

by Bilal Khan 3189Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Air Force is intending to buy another 10 new F-16 Block-52s in addition to the 8 it has recently requested from the U.S.

Analysis: Pakistan’s Fighter Modernization Roadmap (Part-1)

by Bilal Khan 2994Views 1Like

The next several years will be critical for the PAF as it intends to phase-out a significant number of its legacy fighters by 2020. For the foreseeable future, the PAF will center its fighter acquisition plans on the JF-17 and F-16.

Should Pakistan Consider Used F-16s?

by Bilal Khan 2491Views 1Like

It is possible that the PAF is considering used F-16s as a means to both plug nearing operational gaps as well as steadily …