NDTV.com: US approves delivery of T-37 jet aircraft to Pakistan
Re: Pakitan to get T-37 from U.S
Trainer jets .. free.. great
Re: Pakitan to get T-37 from U.S
they probably will be used for COIN operations in NWFP
they probably will be used for COIN operations in NWFP
PAF has only ordered T-37B, A-37 is a light attack version..
**US approves delivery of T-37 Jet Aircraft to Pakistan
**August 20, 2008
WASHINGTON: The US government authorised the delivery of 20 T-37 refurbished jet trainer aircraft to Pakistan's Air Force.
The US government is providing the used aircraft free of cost to Pakistan, which will only have to bear the shipment costs. The delivery of the aircraft was authorised by the US administration.
Pakistan's Ambassador Husain Haqqani told that the Pakistan Air Force would receive the aircraft in two to three months. The PAF had sent a formal request for these aircraft early last year.
These are all used aircraft which are being refurbished for PAF’s use. The T-37 twin engine trainer aircraft are from the US Air Force's inventory and are being refurbished before being supplied to Pakistan.
Earlier this week, the United States released USD 116 million to finance mid-life upgrades for Pakistan's ageing fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The US is providing a total of USD 474 million to Pakistan for this purpose.
The US administration is providing a total of $474 million to Pakistan for this purpose. Pakistan has already received the first tranche of $108 million. The US is also supplying 12 used F-16 jets to Pakistan for its role as a "major non-NATO ally".