DefenceTalkThe United States Defense Department said on Tuesday that the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan should not be a cause of concern to India as the deal “always” took into account the regional security situation. India has expressed its disappointment at the decision by the Obama Administration to sell to sell eight Lockheed […]https://www.defencetalk.com/f-16-sale-pakistan-not-concern-india-pentagon-66781/

DefenceTalkIndia may finally exorcise its Bofors ghost of 30 years. After several years of hard-nosed negotiations, which also saw the proposed deal being stalled for a couple of years, the US government on Monday finally submitted an over $700 million offer for India to acquire 145 M-777 ultra-light howitzers. Sources said the Pentagon’s “letter of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-acquire-m-777-howitzers-us-submits-loa-66753/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan for F-16 Block 52 Aircraft, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $699.04 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 11, 2016. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-clears-sale-of-f-16-block-52-fighter-jets-to-pakistan-66738/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $154.9 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saudi-naval-forces-to-buy-phalanx-close-in-weapons-system-ciws-kits-66725/

DefenceTalkThe US Defence Security Coopera­tion Agency has issued a certification saying that it’s in US national interest to sell eight F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to Pakistan. The certification is needed to satisfy the US Congress where some key lawmakers are strongly opposing the sale. A national interest certification, however, is rarely challenged. “This […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-issues-national-interest-certification-for-fighter-jets-sale-to-pakistan-66720/

DefenceTalkThe leaders of India and France were looking to shore up a troubled multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal and make a new push on solar energy as they gathered in New Delhi for talks Monday. After beginning a three-day visit to India in the northern city of Chandigarh on Sunday, French President Francois Hollande has […]https://www.defencetalk.com/french-indian-leaders-bid-to-shore-up-fighter-jet-deal-66528/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for F-16 weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.950 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 15, 2016. The Government of Iraq requested a possible […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-iraq-f-16-weapons-munitions-equipment-and-logistics-support-sale-66507/

DefenceTalkHaifa (Israel): Israel on Tuesday took delivery of its fifth German-built submarine, an advanced Dolphin-class vessel said to be capable of remaining submerged for up to a week. Speaking at an official welcome ceremony at the northern port city of Haifa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the undersea fleet allows Israel “to deter enemies who […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-gets-5th-german-submarine-66341/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of TOW 2B missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $51 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016. The Government of Oman has requested a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/oman-to-buy-tow-2b-anti-tank-guided-missiles-66320/

DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Hellfire missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016. The Government of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iraq-requests-hellfire-missiles-and-captive-air-training-missiles-66317/