By NNN-APP,
Washington : The US Congress Tuesday notified delivery of 10 refurbished F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan.
Of the 12 refurbished planes, Pakistan is getting from the United States, two have already been delivered to it.
The country will receive eight jets over two months, four each in June and July this year, while the remaining two F-16s will be delivered subsequently.
Pakistan is receiving the planes as a major non-NATO ally of the United States and their provision signifies close defence relations between the two countries.
Pakistan also signed an agreement with the United States in 2006 for purchase of 18 new F-16 C and F-16-D aircraft. – NNN-APP US Congress notifies delivery of refurbished F-16s to Pakistan WASHINGTON, June 4 (APP): The US Congress Tuesday notified delivery of 10 refurbished F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. Of the 12 refurbished planes, Pakistan is getting from the United States, two have already been delivered to it.
The country will receive eight jets over two months, four each in June and July this year, while the remaining two F-16s will be delivered subsequently.
Pakistan is receiving the planes as a major non-NATO ally of the United States and their provision signifies close defence relations between the two countries.
Pakistan also signed an agreement with the United States in 2006 for purchase of 18 new F-16 C and F-16-D aircraft.