US President Joe Biden Rules out Sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine Amid War With Russia
US President Joe Biden has consistently said the planes aren`t on the table, even as he has given aid in other areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought fighter jets to help sustain his war effort against Russia.
Jan 31, 2023, 07:01 AM IST
'India and Pakistan are both...': US responds to Jaishankar's critical remarks on F-16 deal
Referring to the argument made by the US that the F-16 security assistance to Pakistan is "to fight terrorism", India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said that "everybody knows" where and against whom F-16 fighter jets are used.
Sep 27, 2022, 11:10 AM IST
US proposed F-16 sales in return for F-35 investment, says Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan
Erdogan said Turkey wants a return for its investment in the F-35 programme and that talks on the issue are ongoing.
Oct 18, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
Breaking News: Pakistan admits use of F-16 jets against India
Pakistan admitted that the country's Air Force had used F-16 fighter jets against India in the aerial combat on February 27.
Apr 02, 2019, 09:22 AM IST
Make in India: Lockheed Martin to produce F-16 fighter jet wings in India
Lockheed officials insisted that the planned F-16 wing production to India is not contingent on India selecting the F-16 for the Indian Air Force.
Sep 04, 2018, 16:40 PM IST
Trump administration keen on sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter jets to India: US official
The US is keen to move forward on some important defence agreements with India, a top American diplomat has said.
Oct 28, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Donald Trump administration backs sale of F-16, F-18 jets to India
The Donald Trump administration has told Congress that it "strongly supports" the sale of F-18 and F-16 fighter jets to India and asserted that the proposals have the potential to take Indo-US defence ties to the next level.
Sep 07, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
US Senators push Trump on defence deals covering F16s, drones with India
Two senators have written letters to the Trump administration to push for the sale of F-16 fighter jets to India as well as to approve a drone sale to the country, a media report said.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:55 PM IST
Donald Trump administration asked to push for F-16 sale to India
India has launched an effort to expand its combat aircraft fleet and the competition has reportedly narrowed down to Lockheed's F-16 and Saab's Gripen.
Mar 25, 2017, 14:22 PM IST
China confirms its aircraft carrier passed through Taiwan
The Liaoning is China's only aircraft carrier in operation.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
China's aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait, Taipei dispatches F-16 fighter jets
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, seen as a show of strength by Beijing as tensions rise between the two sides.
Jan 11, 2017, 10:31 AM IST
Pakistan has 130-140 nuclear weapons, converts F-16 to deliver nukes
According to the report, Pakistan probably assigns a nuclear strike mission to select F-16A/B and Mirage III/V fighter squadrons.
Nov 18, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
India's Rafale vs Pakistan's F-16: Why the French fighter jet is the best choice for dogfight
The Rafale significant deal was signed by French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian, and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Doors open for negotiation with United States on F-16 deal: Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday hinted that negotiations on the funding of F-16 fighter jets for Islamabad may still be possible with Washington.
Jun 30, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Pakistan doesn't need F-16s, N-deals to fight terrorists: Afghanistan
Islamic State and al-Qaeda are trying to re-emerge in Afghanistan despite the recent "heavy blows", said Afghanistan`s Permanent Representative Mahmoud Saikal.
Jun 22, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
Pakistan fails to seal F-16 fighter jets deal with US, says report
Pakistan seems to have failed to seal the $700 million deal for the purchase of eight F-16 fighter jets from the US following a row between the two countries over their financing.
May 28, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
No intention of losing focus on ties with Pakistan: US official
A day earlier, the US told Pakistan to make pull payments for the F-16 fighter jets costing an estimated USD 700 million.
May 04, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
Major blow to Nawaz govt as US asks Pakistan to make ‘full payment’ for F-16 fighter jets
On February 11, the State Department had informed the Congress about its determination for selling eight the fighter jets to Pakistan.
May 03, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
F-16 to boost precision strike capability in anti-terror operations: Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday said the F-16 jets provide precision strike capability to its on-going campaign against terrorism, a day after top American lawmakers expressed concern over the decision to sell eight fighter jets to Pakistan, saying the aircraft could be used against India.
Apr 29, 2016, 01:48 AM IST
'Balochistan seeks AZADI from Pakistan': Know why - Watch video
Upset of America's decision of selling F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, many leaders from Balochistan have condemned the move, saying that Islamabad would now use them against the Baloch population.
Mar 14, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
