Pak air chief in US after Chinese equipment comes a cropper in Op Sindoor
Meetings with the Pentagon leadership and State Department officials focused on enhancing defence cooperation, interoperability, and tech-based military exchanges.PAKISTAN EYEING F-16 JETS, MISSILESAccording to sources, Pakistan is eyeing several advanced US military platforms to modernise its air force, including F-16 Block 70 fighter jets, and air defence systems, following concerns over the reliability of Chinese equipment.Pakistan is also looking to acquire additional AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missiles, and even batteries of the US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).During India's Operation Sindoor, its missiles and drones bypassed Pakistan's China-supplied defence systems to strike military targets deep inside the country. Chinese-made HQ-9P and HQ-16 missile defence systems were also destroyed in Indian counterstrikes.advertisementDespite boasting of its strategic partnership with China, Pakistan's military outreach to the US reflects dissatisfaction with the performance of Chinese systems during the conflict, particularly in air defence.The US military brass and political establishment have been unhappy with the way Pakistan has been cosying to China over the last decade.With the PAF chief's visit, Pakistan is looking to hedge its dependency on Chinese equipment and recalibrate its defence acquisitions.Analysts view Air Marshal Sidhu's visit as a balancing act by Pakistan to reassure Washington of Islamabad's intent to reset defence ties.- EndsTrending Reel
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