The United States has approved a USD 686 million maintenance and system-upgrade package for F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan. This move has drawn close scrutiny from defence analysts, who believe the scale and nature of the package suggest that the aircraft may have suffered significant damage during Operation Sindoor. Reportedly, the upgrades closely align with the repairs required following strikes at key Pakistani Air Force bases earlier this year.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has informed the US Congress about a package being provided to Pakistan. This package includes a wide range of avionics, communication, and mission-support upgrades, which directly matches the categories of equipment and infrastructure that were previously reported to have been damaged on the F-16s

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