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US approves potential arms sale to Taiwan
Taipei, November 14: The United States government has announced a possible sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts, at an estimated cost of USD 330 million, Focus Taiwan reported, citing the Pentagon.
How Pakistan's new missile deal threatens peace in South Asia (IANS Analysis)
Washington In a move that could recalibrate the fragile balance of power in South Asia, the United States has added Pakistan to its list of buyers for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile: . This modification to an existing US arms contract with Raytheon represents more than just a defence transaction — it signals a potential rearmament of Pakistan’s air power at a time when the region’s security situation remains precarious.
Pakistan set to receive advance US Air-to-Air missiles
Washington, DC, October 8: The US Department of War, in a press statement released towards the end of September, announced that Pakistan is among the list of countries that are set to receive American manufacturer Raytheon's Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles.
South Korea: Air Force grounds KF-16 fighter jets following Alaska accident
Seoul, June 12: The South Korean Air Force said on Thursday that it has temporarily grounded KF-16 fighter jets following an accident involving the aircraft during the US-led multinational Red Flag air exercise in Alaska earlier this week.
Pilots escape after South Korean KF-16 fighter jet accident in Alaska
Seoul, June 11: Pilots made an emergency escape following an accident involving a South Korean KF-16 fighter jet taking part in the US-led multinational Red Flag air exercise in Alaska, the South's Air Force said on Wednesday.
Ukrainian F-16 jet shot down, says Russian Defence Ministry
Moscow, April 13: The Russian Defence Ministry on Sunday announced that its forces have shot down a US-designed F-16 fighter jet operated by Ukraine, but did not specify the location.
South Korean Air Force reaffirms pilot error in fighter jet bombing interim probe
Seoul, March 10: The South Korean Air Force on Monday reaffirmed pilot error as the main cause of an unprecedented mistaken bombing on a civilian town last week, as it released the interim probe results of the fighter jet accident.
South Korea: Number of damaged houses in accidental bombing grows to 142
Seoul, March 9: The number of houses damaged in last week's accidental bombing of a South Korean northern village has grown from 58 to 142 following a second survey, the local government said on Sunday.
South Korea: 15 injured after KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly drop bombs outside training range
Seoul, March 6: Fifteen people in South Korea were injured on Thursday after two Air Force KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight air-to-surface bombs outside a training range during live-fire drills, military officials and fire authorities said, in an unprecedented mistaken bombing on a civilian town.