US approves potential sale of F-16 equipment to Pakistan: Pentagon
Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet. Photo: file WASHINGTON: In a major development, the US State Department gave its nod to the potential sale of F-16 fighter jet sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million, confirmed Pentagon Wednesday. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corp, said the Pentagon. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of F-16 Case for Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $450 million," according to a statement issued by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Read more: Influential US senator assures Pakistan of engagement to bolster bilateral ties It said that the release includes the US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services to support Pakistan's F-16 fleet. The release further said that this sale does not provide Pakistan with any new capabilities,