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India questions US F-16 upgrade for Pakistan, citing double standards

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India has expressed concern over the United States' decision to provide a US$686 million military modernization package for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets. Critics in India view this as a double standard, especially in light of US actions against Iran's nuclear program. While the package does not include nuclear weapons, analysts suggest it could enhance Pakistan's nuclear strike capabilities against India. AI

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India questions US F-16 upgrade for Pakistan, citing double standards

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Español(ES) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India questions US ‘double standards’ as Pakistan secures F-16 upgrade deal

    Washington’s decision to upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets has drawn accusations of double standards from critics in India, who question why the United States is strengthening a nuclear-armed ally while waging war against Iran over its nuclear programme. Although the US$686 mi…

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