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The United States said on Friday it had approved selling up to eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, along with training, radar and other equipment, worth a total of $699 million.
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency, which coordinates such foreign arms sales, said it had informed Congress of the plans on Thursday.
"This proposed sale contributes to US foreign policy objectives and national security goals by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner in South Asia," it said in a statement.
"The proposed sale improves Pakistan's capability to meet current and future security threats."
The F-16 aircraft would allow Pakistan's Air Force to operate in all kinds of weather, at night, as well as "enhance Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations."
India said it was "disappointed" by the possible sale.
The United States said on Friday it had approved selling up to eight Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, along with training, radar and other equipment, worth a total of $699 million.
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency, which coordinates such foreign arms sales, said it had informed Congress of the plans on Thursday.
"This proposed sale contributes to US foreign policy objectives and national security goals by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner in South Asia," it said in a statement.
"The proposed sale improves Pakistan's capability to meet current and future security threats."
The F-16 aircraft would allow Pakistan's Air Force to operate in all kinds of weather, at night, as well as "enhance Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations."
India said it was "disappointed" by the possible sale.
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