Pakistan is among countries covered under a $488 million US contract to support F-16 radar systems, according to a report by Dawn. The deal ensures long-term maintenance of the aircraft fleet. The F-16s have been linked to past India-Pakistan tensions, though their specific use remains contested and politically sensitive.
Pakistan’s F-16 fleet previously deployed during military tensions with India is set to receive long-term technical support under a new $488 million US contract, according to a report by Dawn.
US Clears $488M Support Deal
As reported by The Dawn, the US Air Force has awarded the contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for engineering and technical support of radar systems used in F-16 fighter jets.
The agreement, which runs through March 2036, focuses on sustaining APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems critical to the aircraft’s operational capability.
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