The deal of F-16 aircraft from Pakistan should not be considered as a message to India, America's response to New Delhi's objections.

 

Responding to India's objections after approving a special sustainment program for the maintenance of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, the United States has said that this deal should not be considered as a message to New Delhi in the context of relations with Russia.

It should be noted that the American Defense Security Cooperation Agency had recently issued a statement saying that under this agreement, the F-16 aircraft already in possession of Pakistan will be repaired and related equipment will also be provided, however, this I will not include weapons. 

According to the statement, this will help Pakistan in its ongoing campaign against terrorism. However, the US said that the military balance of the region will not be affected by this deal.

India's objection and US response.

According to the news published in India's English newspaper 'The Hindu', Eli Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Indo-Pacific Security Affairs at the US Department of Defense, said in a conversation with representatives of some specific media organizations and think tanks that this deal is related to the relationship between India and Russia. Do not add.

He also said that India was given all the information about the deal before and during the deal. According to the newspaper, Eli Ratner said that this decision of the US government was made to increase the defense partnership with Pakistan, which mainly focuses on terrorism and nuclear security. He said that we informed India about the agreement before the announcement. I also spoke about this during my visit to Delhi. Ratner said he wanted to be transparent with India about the deal, so he was briefed on the deal.

According to media reports, India had strongly objected to the F-16 deal with Pakistan. According to the English newspaper 'The Hindu', US official Donald Lowe was on a visit to India in the past few days, and during that time, the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs raised objections in this regard several times. The newspaper reported that officials raised the issue during every bilateral meeting with Donald Lowe. Donald Low had come to Delhi to attend a meeting of senior officers of the Quad. According to the report, India has expressed concern over the technical assistance provided to Pakistan for the F-16. While Pakistan is claiming that this assistance is necessary for counter-terrorism operations, the Indian government is accused of That Pakistan will use it against him.

What is included in the contract?

The contract will apply to the repair or maintenance of already sold F-16 aircraft so that the aircraft remain in flight condition. According to the US,

 Pakistan had requested the US for this. According to the contract, hardware and software changes will be made to the F-16 engine and the engine will be repaired and replaced with new parts as required. 

Support equipment will be provided for fighter jets. According to the statement, the contract will be worth about 450 million dollars and Lockheed Martin will complete the contract.

In 2018, Donald Trump canceled three billion dollars in defense aid to Pakistan. He had said that Pakistan has failed to rein in groups like the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network. Apart from Pakistan, 

America has given F-16 aircraft to countries like Bahrain, Belgium, Egypt, Taiwan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Thailand. Along with this, they have signed an agreement with India for the Apache helicopter. Apart from this, it also has a major defense partnership program with India. 

If we look at arms imports, India is buying more arms from Russia than America. But in recent times there has been an increase in the purchase of weapons by India from the US and other countries.

Counted, Pakistani F-16s are complete in number.US, Taiwan F-16 deal, China threat Abhinandan was awarded the military award 'Veer Chakra' for 'shooting down the Pakistani F-16' America's announcement of assistance to Pakistan for F-16 aircraft.

In recent times, there has been an increase in the purchase of arms by India from the US and other countries. 

What could be the impact on India-US relations?

 India's position in US foreign policy is important, both are partners on important issues, together in forums like G20, Quad, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. 

But the strained relations between India and Pakistan in the South Asian region are not hidden from anyone. In such a situation, it is inevitable to look at this move of India diplomatically because India will not want America to enter into any kind of defense agreement with Pakistan. 

But will this affect India-US relations? Foreign affairs expert Manoj Joshi said that whether India likes it or not, it will have to accept this decision of America in any case.

He said that Pakistan has proved that due to its position it is strategically important and no one can leave it. During this time, the relations between the United States and Pakistan had deteriorated slightly, but this decision of the United States is a sign that these relations have improved and both countries are ready for good relations.

 He said that America does not want it to support only India and ignore important countries like Afghanistan, Central Asia, Pakistan connected to Iran. Now the Taliban have come back to power in Afghanistan and America has to leave here. It wants to keep its feet in Asia from where it can keep an eye on Afghanistan and at the same time keep an eye on the regional geopolitics here.

That's what manoj Joshi said "Russia isn't content with India's way of behaving starting from the beginning of the Ukraine war. A few times American pioneers have requested that India prevent purchasing oil from Russia." India has been making strides with regards to the interests of America. America has additionally been disregarding a portion of India's choices, however presently it has concluded that relations with Pakistan can be balanced out. 

A company called General Dynamics had built the F-16 aircraft, which is called the Fighting Falcon. 

When and how was the F-16 built? 

In 1972, when the requirement for light battle airplane was felt, an organization called General Elements constructed the F-16 airplanes. The name of the airplane was Battling Hawk for example F16.

 These were single-seat, single-motor planes that could fly at two times the speed of sound and were equipped for conveying a scope of rockets and bombs. The organization later turned out to be essential for the Lockheed Martin Participation. 

The principal shipment of this airplane was conveyed to the US Flying corps in 1978. In this, protection master Sushant Sirin says, 'America is playing conciliatory games on this issue, America continues to say that it is an excellent companion of India, yet it is irate with India's position in regards to the Russia-Ukraine war since India has have proceeded with relations with.

He says, 'By taking this step, they are signaling that if you play your way, we can also include Pakistan in our game, the only difference is that this is their narrow view, because Pakistan. China is getting closer and the tension between the US and China is increasing, in such a situation, it is beyond my understanding for the US to extend its hand to China's friend and anger India, it affects the trust between the two. can fall on.'

Simultaneously, safeguard specialists Rahul Bedi says that 'There will be some weird circumstance for India since Trump dropped the concurrence with Pakistan in 2018, however the choice of the Biden organization is by all accounts inclining towards Pakistan. 

The $450 million arrangement means that relations with Pakistan, which have been stressed for three to four years, are currently headed to progress. He says that he considers America as his companion with respect to India's discretion. He is a companion of India yet in addition needs relations with Pakistan. This will give a disaster for India's tact.

Pakistan first purchased F-16 aircraft from the US in 1981

When will Pakistan get F-16 aircraft? 

Pakistan previously purchased F-16 airplanes from America in 1981.This was the point at which the Soviet Association attacked Afghanistan. 

However at that point relations between the two nations soured and the acquisition of 28 of these airplanes was ended in the midst of worries over Pakistan's atomic program. It was expected that Pakistan could involve these planes for atomic assault. 

Yet for this, Pakistan had proactively given 65.8 million bucks to America, which was subsequently returned by America.

However at that point in 2001 the circumstance changed. After the 9/11 episode, there were assaults on the Twin Pinnacles in America. From that point onward, Asia, particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan, turned out to be vital according to the perspective of American international strategy, and afterward Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf swore US support in the conflict against psychological oppression. 

From that point onward, America lifted the ban on Pakistan and gave Pakistan 18 present day F-16 airplanes. Aside from this, he vowed to give help to the maintenance and support of currently bought ships.

 In 2011, a $6.2 million agreement was supported for parts for the C-130, T-37 and T-33 airplanes, including the F-16. Then in 2016, the US marked an almost $700 million arrangement with Pakistan, selling it eight F-16 Block 52 contender jets.

Thusly, in 2019, at Pakistan's solicitation, a $120 million agreement was endorsed for a specialized security group for specialized help in the F-16 task.

India's fleet of fighter jets includes modern Rafale jets. 

How powerful is the F16 compared to the Rafale?

However, an inquiry emerges that since the US has consented to keep these airplanes in working condition from Pakistan, what will be the effect on the whole district. The inquiry is whether it will affect the tactical force of Pakistan.

India likewise has a huge armada of warrior jets, including present day Rafale airplane, which India purchased from France. 

How strong is the F-16 contrasted with the Rafale? Rahul Bedi says that 'F-16 is around 3.5 age airplane while Rafale is 4.5 age airplane and much better. Sukhoi-30 and Hallucination 2000 can likewise contend with F-16.