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US won't provide F-16s to Ukraine, says US President Joe Biden

Biden's comment came shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had begun exacting its revenge for Ukraine's resistance to its invasion with relentless attacks in the east

US won't provide F-16s to Ukraine, says US President Joe Biden
Updated On : 31 Jan 2023 | 11:46 PM IST

US defends move to approve F-16 jet fleet sustainment programme to Pak

The US on Tuesday defended its decision to approve a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan, saying it is "our obligation" to provide military equipment to ensure that the planes are maintained and sustained to bolster Islamabad's capability to deal with "clear" terrorist threats. Early this month, the Biden administration reversed the decision of the previous Trump administration to suspend military aid to Islamabad for providing safe havens for the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network, and approved the F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is on a visit to the US, has questioned the rationale behind Washington's USD 450 million F-16 security assistance to Pakistan. "This is a sustained program for F-16s that Pakistan has long had. These are not new, this is sustaining what they have. We've a responsibility and obligation to whomever we provide military equipment to, that it's ...

US defends move to approve F-16 jet fleet sustainment programme to Pak
Updated On : 27 Sep 2022 | 11:18 PM IST

Pakistan F-16 jets escorted SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft in September

Sources said Pakistan Air Force intercepted the SpiceJet plane operating a Delhi-Kabul flight following a mix-up over its identity

Pakistan F-16 jets escorted SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft in September
Updated On : 18 Oct 2019 | 1:34 AM IST

Irking China, US advances sale of $8-billion F-16 fighters to Taiwan

China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control and has repeatedly denounced US arms sales to the island

Irking China, US advances sale of $8-billion F-16 fighters to Taiwan
Updated On : 18 Aug 2019 | 12:20 AM IST

Trump's admin taking a fresh look at sale of F-16 jets: Lockheed

Configuration of any F-16 sale will be determined by govt-to-govt discussions, said an official

Trump's admin taking a fresh look at sale of F-16 jets: Lockheed
Updated On : 13 Feb 2017 | 9:37 PM IST

Pakistan's bid to buy F-16s from Jordan would require US approval: Official

It is believed that there could be options for Pakistan to explore the possibility of procuring F-16s from the US at their full price

Pakistan's bid to buy F-16s from Jordan would require US approval: Official
Updated On : 16 Jun 2016 | 2:02 PM IST

Pakistan fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US: Report

Analysts believe Islamabad could consider Russian or Chinese fighters to meet its defence requirements

Pakistan fails to seal F-16 deal after financing row with US: Report
Updated On : 28 May 2016 | 1:42 PM IST

Pakistan's relation with US under stress over F-16 fighter jets deal: Sartaj Aziz

Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Aziz spoke about India using the Pathankot attack against Pakistan in the US

Pakistan's relation with US under stress over F-16 fighter jets deal: Sartaj Aziz
Updated On : 13 May 2016 | 1:08 PM IST

US govt recognises Congress concerns on Pakistan F-16 deal: Biswal

She further said that it looks like the sale is in kind of a limbo right now

US govt recognises Congress concerns on Pakistan F-16 deal: Biswal
Updated On : 12 May 2016 | 10:19 AM IST

Not using Congress as excuse to deny Pakistan F-16 jets: US

Administration has made case to Congress that it continue to support proposed sale of these eight F-16s to Pak to assist in Pak's counterterrorism, counterinsurgency operations

Not using Congress as excuse to deny Pakistan F-16 jets: US
Updated On : 06 May 2016 | 12:22 PM IST

No intention of losing focus on ties with Pak: US

The statement comes as a Pakistani leader saoid that they would get the F-16 jets from other places, like China, if unable to get them from the US

No intention of losing focus on ties with Pak: US
Updated On : 04 May 2016 | 9:11 AM IST

Pakistan may not get F-16 jets as US refuses to foot the bill

American lawmakers openly told Obama administration that they feared Pak would be using these fighter jets against India and not against terrorists

Pakistan may not get F-16 jets as US refuses to foot the bill
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 2:03 PM IST

Pakistan has one month's time to grab F-16 jets deal: US

Sources said that the May deadline for Pakistan US is based on "offer validity and (Lockheed's) production process" point of view

Pakistan has one month's time to grab F-16 jets deal: US
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 11:09 AM IST

US asks Pakistan to make full payment for F-16 jets, no subsidy

The move comes as some top American Senators have put a hold on use of the US tax payers' money for this purpose

US asks Pakistan to make full payment for F-16 jets, no subsidy
Updated On : 03 May 2016 | 10:35 AM IST

Pakistan could use F-16 jets against India, not terrorism: US lawmakers

They have also urged the Obama Administration to review its decision in this regard

Pakistan could use F-16 jets against India, not terrorism: US lawmakers
Updated On : 28 Apr 2016 | 11:26 AM IST

Pakistan trying to get more F-16s from US: Report

Pakistani officials say that India's defence purchases also influence their search for matching technology

Pakistan trying to get more F-16s from US: Report
Updated On : 15 Mar 2016 | 2:56 PM IST

F-16s critical for Pakistan's fight against terrorists: John Kerry

US' sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan has strongly been criticised by India and top American lawmakers

F-16s critical for Pakistan's fight against terrorists: John Kerry
Updated On : 26 Feb 2016 | 1:06 PM IST