Re: Bush Quietly Pushes Through Pakistan F-16 Deal (merged)
Official information on the 5bn USD F-16 package, it includes the acquisition of up to 36 new-built F-16C/D Block 50/52+, 26 used F-16A/B Block 15 (likely the aircraft embargoed from Pakistan) and 60 MLU kits that will bring 60 F-16A/Bs to Block 52+ standard avionically. As well as thousands of missiles, bombs and training equipment.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency **
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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)
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- 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.**
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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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;
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.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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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
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.
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency **
**NEWS RELEASE
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.
