"Pakistan is a Major Non-NATO Ally, which has cooperated closely with us in the global war on terror. This proposed sale demonstrates our commitment to a long-term relationship with Pakistan," spokesman Tony Snow said in a statement.

"The proposed sale includes 18 new F-16 aircraft with an option to purchase another 18 new planes, a support package for up to 26 used F-16s, a munitions package, an upgrade package for Pakistan's current fleet of 34 F-16s, and logistical support," Snow said.

US President George W. Bush's administration notified the US Congress of the plan on June 28, said Snow, according to whom the proposed package is valued at approximately five billion dollars.

Pakistan agreed in April to purchase a scaled-down package of American F-16 fighters after foregoing a larger purchase to finance relief efforts in last year's earthquake, which killed more than 73,000 people in its zone of Kashmir and North Western Frontier Province.

Washington had blocked the sale of F-16s to Pakistan for 15 years to protest its nuclear weapons program, but gave the green light in March 2005 to reward the South Asian ally for its help in the "war on terror."

Pakistan already has more than 30 multi-role F-16s made by US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp.

India has in the past expressed concern about weapons sales to its arch-rival and neighbor, Pakistan.

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DSCA: F16 Aircraft and related equipment /services for Pakistan

Pakistan - F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft

On 28 June 2005, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of 36 F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $3 billion.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of: Major Defense Equipment (MDE)

- 36 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft with either the F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines (IPEs) and APG-68(V)9 radars;
- 7 spare F100-PW-229 IPE or F110-GE-129 IPE engines;
- 7 spare APG-68(V)9 radar sets;
- 36 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems;
- 36 AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS radios with HAVE QUICK I/II;
- 36 Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs);
- 36 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals;
- 36 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems;
- 36 APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Systems;
- 36 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites without Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) or AN/ALQ-184 Electronic Counter Measures pod without DRFM or AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Counter Measures pod without DRFM or AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suites without DRFM; or AN/ALQ-178 Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suites without DRFM and 1 Unit Level Trainer;

Associated support equipment, software development/integration, modification kits, capability to employ a wide variety of munitions, spares and repair parts, flight test instrumentation, publications and technical documentation, CONUS-personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related requirements to ensure full program supportability will also be provided. The estimated cost is $3 billion.

Given its geo-strategic location and partnership in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Pakistan is a vital ally of the United States, as reflected in the June 2004 designation of Pakistan as a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping an ally meet its legitimate defense requirements. The aircraft also will be used for close air support in ongoing operations contributing to the GWOT.

Consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy and arms control initiatives, this potential sale will allow the Pakistani Air Force to modernize its aging fighter inventory, thereby enabling Pakistan to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations. Release of this system would not significantly reduce India's quantitative or qualitative military advantage.

Release of the F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft to Pakistan will neither affect the regional balance of power nor introduce a new technology as this level of capability or higher already exists in other countries in the region.

The principal contractors will be:
- BAE Advanced Systems Greenlawn, New York;
- Boeing Corporation Seattle, Washington;
- Boeing Integrated Defense Systems St Louis, Missouri (three locations) Long Beach, California San Diego, California;
- Raytheon Company Lexington, Massachusetts (two locations) Goleta, California;
- Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, Arizona;
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas;
- Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems Baltimore, Maryland;
- Pratt & Whitney United Technology Company East Hartford, Connecticut;
- General Electric Aircraft Engines Cincinnati, Ohio

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this proposed sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Pakistan involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical review/support and program management of the aircraft.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

Pakistan - F-16A/B Mid-Life Update Modification Kits

On 28 June 2006, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of 60 F-16A/B Mid-Life Update Modification kits as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $1.3 billion.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of 60 F-16A/B Mid-Life Update (MLU) modification and Falcon Star Structural Service Life Enhancement kits consisting of:

- APG-68(V)9 with Synthetic Aperture Radar or APG-66(V)2 radar;
- Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems;
- AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Systems;
- AN/ALE-47 Advanced Countermeasures Dispenser Systems;
- Have Quick I/II Radios; Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals;
- SNIPER (formerly known as AN/AAQ-33 PANTERA) targeting pod capability;
- Reconnaissance pod capability;
- Advanced Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Units;
- MDE included in the MLU modification and structural upgrade kits
- 21 ALQ-131 Block II Electronic Countermeasures Pods without the Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) or ALQ-184 Electronic Countermeasures Pods without DRFM;
- 60 ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management Systems;
- 1 Unit Level Trainer; and
- 10 APG-68(V)9 spare radar sets.
- Also included are radars, modems, receivers, installation, avionics, spare and repair parts, support equipment, CONUS-personnel training and training equipment, technical assistance, publications and technical documentation, system drawings, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, and other related logistics elements necessary for full program support. The estimated cost is $1.3 billion.

Given its geo-strategic location and partnership in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Pakistan is a vital ally of the United States, as reflected in the June 2004 designation of Pakistan as a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping an ally meet its legitimate defense requirements. The upgraded aircraft also will be used for close air support in ongoing operations contributing to the GWOT.

Pakistan intends to purchase the MLU Program equipment to enhance survivability, communications connectivity, and extend the useful life of its F-16A/B fighter aircraft. The modifications and upgrades in this proposed sale will permit Pakistan's F-16A/B squadron to operate safely, and enhance Pakistan's conventional deterrent capability. Pakistan's air fleet can readily use these updates to enhance and extend the life of its aircraft.

Consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy and arms control initiatives, this potential sale will allow the Pakistani Air Force to modernize its aging fighter inventory, thereby enabling Pakistan to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations.

Purchase of this MLU Program equipment would not significantly reduce India's quantitative or qualitative military advantage. Release of the MLU Program equipment to Pakistan will neither affect the regional balance of power nor introduce a new technology as this level of capability or higher already exists in other countries in the region.

The principal contractors will be:
- BAE Advanced Systems Greenlawn, New York;
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas;
- Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems Baltimore, Maryland

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this proposed sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Pakistan involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical review/support, program management, and modification of the aircraft.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

Pakistan - F-16 Engine Modifications and Falcon UP/STAR Structural Upgrades

On 28 June 2006, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of Engine Modifications and Falcon UP/STAR Structural Upgrades as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $151 million.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale for modification/overhaul of 14 F100-PW-220E engines, 14 Falcon UP/STAR F-16 structural upgrade kits, de-modification and preparation of 26 aircraft, support equipment, software development/integration, modification kits, spares and repair parts, flight test instrumentation, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related requirements to support the program. The estimated cost is $151 million.

Given its geo-strategic location and partnership in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Pakistan is a vital ally of the United States, as reflected in the June 2004 designation of Pakistan as a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping an ally meet its legitimate defense requirements. The modification of the engines and Falcon UP/STAR structural updates will provide capable F-16's that can be used for close air support in ongoing operations contributing to the GWOT.

Consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy and arms control initiatives, this potential sale will allow the Pakistani Air Force to modernize aircraft thereby enabling Pakistan to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations.

Release of these systems would not significantly reduce India's quantitative or qualitative military advantage. Release of these modifications to Pakistan will neither affect the regional balance of power nor introduce a new technology as this level of capability or higher already exists in other countries in the region.

The principal contractors will be:

- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas;
- Pratt & Whitney United Technology Company East Hartford, Connecticut

There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Pakistan involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical review/support, program management, and modification of the aircraft.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

Pakistan - Weapons for F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft

On 28 June 2006, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan of Weapons for the F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $650 million.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE)
- 500 AIM-120C5 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM);
- 12 AMRAAM training missiles; 240 LAU-129/A Launchers;
- 200 AIM-9M-8/9 SIDEWINDER missiles;
- 500 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Guidance Kits: GBU-31/38 Guided Bomb Unit (GBU) kits;
- 1,600 Enhanced-GBU-12/24 GBUs;
- 800 MK-82 500 pound General Purpose (GP) and MK-84 2,000 pound GP bombs; and
- 700 BLU-109 2,000 pound with FMU-143 Fuze.
- Associated support equipment, software development/integration, modification kits, capability to employ a wide variety of munitions, spares and repair parts, flight test instrumentation, publications and technical documentation, CONUS-personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related requirements to ensure full program supportability will also be provided.

The estimated cost is $650 million.

Given its geo-strategic location and partnership in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Pakistan is a vital ally of the United States, as reflected in the June 2004 designation of Pakistan as a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Ally.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping an ally meet its legitimate defense requirements. These weapon systems will be used for close air support in ongoing operations contributing to the GWOT.

Consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy and arms control initiatives, this potential sale will allow the Pakistani Air Force to modernize its aging fighter and weapons inventory, thereby enabling Pakistan to support both its own air defense needs and coalition operations.

Purchase of these weapons systems would not significantly reduce India's quantitative or qualitative military advantage. Release of the weapons systems will neither affect the regional balance of power nor introduce a new technology as this level of capability or higher already exists in other countries in the region.

The principal contractors will be:

- BAE Advanced Systems Greenlawn, New York;
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Fort Worth, Texas;
- Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Dallas, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electro-Optical Systems Garland, Texas;
- Northrop-Grumman Electronic Systems Baltimore, Maryland

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this proposed sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to Pakistan involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical review/support, program management, and modification of the aircraft.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

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