It’s not just about securing spares—PAF is also pursuing the full “V” upgrade package for its entire F-16 fleet. Also, PAF is additionally interested in the 14 ex-PAF F-16s that were withheld under the Pressler Amendment and never delivered, which are now being used by the U.S. Navy as aggressor aircraft at NSAWC in Fallon, Nevada.
There’s also a possible deal for 12 Iraqi Block 52s, expected to be obtained through a barter arrangement involving 16 JF-17 Block IIIs, although the proposal would still require U.S. approval.
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