“Unprecedented” security plan for Pakistan F-16s

Pakistan has said negotiations on an “unprecedented” security plan that the US wanted from it before the sale of F-16 jets would start only after Washington forwards a letter of offer.

Pakistan has said negotiations on an “unprecedented” security plan that the US wanted from it before the sale of F-16 jets would start only after Washington forwards a letter of offer.

John Hillen, Assistant Secretary of Political-Military Affairs was today quoted by Daily Times as saying that Pakistan had agreed to an “unprecedented” security plan.

The plan obliges Islamabad to “comply” with conditions laid down by US for F-16-related bases and facilities before equipment is supplied, Hillen told House International Relations Committee on July 20, according to The Daily.

“We…have had a US government security survey of their bases and facilities. We’ve put into the deal that they must comply with the approved security plans for their F-16-related bases and facilities before we release any systems in the sale. We will monitor compliance with the security plan requirements and end-use monitoring programme,” he said. Routine access to F-16 aircraft equipment and munitions is in restricted areas and limited to Pakistan Air Force personnel that are pre-approved for such.

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