Part of the deal to sell F-16s to Pakistan was to have U.S. security personnel at Shahbaz airbase and Islamabad to safe guard the aircraft for five years. However, a WikiLeaks cable suggests Pakistan has problems paying the $150 million needed.
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The various cost estimates for F-35
What exactly is the true cost of buying a F-35A? The JSF program office, the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin cannot agree on a figure.
Israel looks into setting up airborne hospitals in CH-53, C-130
Israel is looking into setting up an airborne hospital in the CH-53 or C-130. The upgrade of Unit 669’s medical capabilities is necessary as future conflicts could be far from Israel’s borders.
Photo: J-20 cockpit
U.S. frustrated over Canada’s export of engine to China
Investigations by the U.S. State Department into the export of a Pratt & Whitney engine that ended up in a Chinese attack helicopter was hampered by Canada’s lack of co-operation.
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