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Topic: F-16 jets

US approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark, Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders

NATO members Denmark, Netherlands have been leading international efforts to train pilots and ultimately enable Ukraine to obtain F-16s for use in its war with Russia.

US State Department approves potential sale of F-16 munitions to Taiwan, says Pentagon

The deal is valued at $619 million, the Pentagon said Wednesday, with Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin as the principal contractors.

Nearly a year into Russia-Ukraine war, Biden to visit Poland, Zelenskiy urges US for F-16 jets

In an interview by Italian daily Corriere della Sera Sunday, the Ukrainian President said French President Macron was wasting his time considering any dialogue with Russia.

‘Sale’ of F-16 spares is US way to keep Pakistan where it wants to be—between China and West

Even though all the three services of Pakistan’s armed forces are largely composed of Chinese-manufactured equipment, Rawalpindi's heart remains tilted towards the West.

Biden administration approves upgrade of Pakistan’s F-16 fighter aircraft in $450-million deal

Pentagon said the proposed sale “greatly improves Pakistan’s ability to support counterterrorism operations through its robust air-to-ground capability”.

Taiwan signs deal with US for 66 F-16 jets while tensions with China ride high

The move is likely to be denounced by Beijing, even though the US first signalled its plans to approve the sale a year ago in an informal notification to Congress.

Pakistani F-16 jets intercepted SpiceJet flight last month after mid-air confusion

Pakistan scrambled its F-16 fighter jets to intercept a Kabul-bound SpiceJet flight after it received information about possible Indian Airforce aircraft in its airspace.

F-16 never stood a chance to be in IAF fleet. Lockheed Martin messed it up so much

In many ways, F-16 is a microcosm of India-US ties. Imran Khan’s meeting with Donald Trump had little role in US resuming military sales to Pakistan.

Days after Trump-Imran meet, US approves deal to monitor 24×7 Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets

Pentagon's decision on military sales worth $125 million will require the assignment of 60 contractor representatives to Pakistan for this purpose.

Pakistan propaganda on role of JF-17s post-Balakot now exposed by its own ex-air commodore

Pakistan had claimed that it was an ‘indigenous’ JF-17 that shot down IAF’s MiG-21 Bison, even putting out a video of one of the pilots.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.