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Which country has approved a whopping USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan?
A)
Russia
B)
China
C)
France
D)
United States

Correct Answer :   United States


United States Biden Government Administration has approved a whopping USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment programme to Pakistan.
 
U S Congress, the State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale of F-16 case for sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of USD 450 million, arguing that this will sustain Islamabad's capability to meet current and future counterterrorism threats by maintaining its F-16 fleet.
 
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Wednesday(7th September 2022).
 
"Pakistan’s F-16 programme is an important part of the broader United States-Pakistan bilateral relationship. The proposed sale will sustain Pakistan’s capability to meet current and future counterterrorism threats by maintaining its F-16 fleet. The F-16 fleet allows Pakistan to support counterterrorism operations and we expect Pakistan to take sustained action against all terrorist groups"..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : September 9, 2022
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