F-16

How missile piece displayed by India exposes Pakistan's F-16 lie

India on Thursday evening cleared the fog of war off another piece of Pakistan's disinformation surrounding the ongoing stand-off. At a joint services press conference, the Indian military displayed a piece of a missile that is used on F-16 fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). The display of the evidence is clear proof that PAF used the fighter jets for its incursion into India and also that it fire that particular missile at fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Feb 28, 2019, 20:38 PM IST

In joint services' briefing, Indian forces bust Pakistan's claims point-by-point

In a joint press conference by senior officers of the three services, The IAF exposed Pakistan's lies about its fighter jets violating Indian airspace in an effort to target military installations.

Feb 28, 2019, 19:52 PM IST

Indian Army recovers wreckage of AMRAAM missile fired by Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

Earlier in the day, the wreckage of an F-16 fighter plane was found in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir by Pakistani armed forces. 

Feb 28, 2019, 18:55 PM IST

India protests Pakistan's vulgar display of IAF pilot, seeks his immediate release

India's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it had asked Pakistan's acting high commissioner that New Delhi expects the immediate and safe return of the military pilot held captive by Pakistan.

Feb 27, 2019, 20:03 PM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers peace dialogue to India

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked India for a dialogue as hostilities between the two nations spiked this morning following engagement between the air forces.

Feb 27, 2019, 17:18 PM IST

Pakistan tried to attack Indian military bases, says MEA

Indian Ministry of external affairs said that Pakistan has tried to attack Indian military bases and Pakistan's F-16 was shot down

Feb 27, 2019, 15:54 PM IST

MEA confirms MiG 21 jet shot down, one IAF pilot missing

An Indian pilot is missing after an Indian Air Force aircraft shot down a Pakistani jet that was targeting installations in India, the government confirmed today. Pakistani fighter jets violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors today, but were pushed back by Indian Air Force jets.

Feb 27, 2019, 15:44 PM IST

India shoots down Pakistan's F-16 aircraft in J&K's Nowshera

Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down a Pakistan Air Force's F-16 jet on Wednesday in  in Lam valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector. Three aircraft had violated and crossed into the Indian air space in a retaliatory fire at the Line of Control (LoC).

Feb 27, 2019, 12:58 PM IST

India F-16 fighter production unit likely to generate $20 bn export business for Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has offered to shift its F-16 production line from the United States to India, potentially the biggest boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India project.

Jan 22, 2019, 13:26 PM IST

F-16 Fighting Falcon: All about the iconic fighter US is keen on selling to India

The F-16VFighting Falcon Block 70 Viper has several structural and capability upgrades and is fitted with the APG-83 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar with a new avionics architecture.

May 24, 2018, 12:33 PM IST

F-16 production can make India fighter jet export hub: Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has previously announced that F-16 jet production in India will be exclusive.

May 23, 2018, 13:38 PM IST

F-16 jet production in India will be exclusive: Lockheed

"We plan to introduce two new words into the lexicon of international fighter aircraft manufacturing: 'India' and 'exclusive'."

Mar 19, 2018, 15:28 PM IST

US, Indian govts talking on making F-16 in India: Lockheed

American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.

Feb 17, 2017, 00:38 AM IST

Cornered by India, Pakistan says ready for unconditional talks to resolve all issues

India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said that India was "sensitising the world" about how Pakistan was sponsoring terrorism.

Sep 23, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

Pakistan left nervous by India? `F-16 fighter jets fly over Islamabad`

India on Thursday claimed diplomatic victory over Pakistan at the United Nations amid deteriorating bilateral ties following the killing of 18 soldiers in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sep 23, 2016, 10:36 AM IST

Lockheed Martin offers to shift F-16 production line to India on assured orders from IAF

The company said that it will take forward the proposal only in the eventuality of IAF choosing the aircraft for its fleet.

Aug 05, 2016, 10:29 AM IST

Manufacturing of F-16 fighter jets in India soon?

India could soon have Lockheed Martin, the American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company, manufacturing F-16 fighter jets in India.

Jun 22, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Pakistan rejects US conditionalities to sale of F-16s

Pakistan needs modern F-16 fighter jets for the war against terrorism but rejects the conditions the US has attached with the sale, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said on Saturday.

May 07, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

Pakistan threatens to buy jets from other countries if US fails to fund part of F-16 deal

The threat came amid reports that the US State Department has expressed its inability to provide part of the funds for the USD 700 million deal. 

May 03, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

F-16s right platform for Pakistan's counter terrorism war: US

Following the suspension of US funding for the F-16s deal, the State Department acknowledged that Pakistan needs those aircraft for its anti-terrorism activities.

May 01, 2016, 09:19 AM IST