Pakistan to acquire US radar system

ISLAMABAD—Pakistan has placed an order of $89 Million for six Mobile Long-Range Radars from Lockheed Martin, the makers of F 16 fighter jets.
The deal is being made through US Air Force, officials at Pakistan Air Force confirmed. Six long-range AN/TPS-77 transportable radar systems will be provided under the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract with the US, said Pakistan Air Force (PAF) spokesman Air Commodore Muhammad Sarfaraz.
“The money and training costs would be deducted from the USD 3 billion aid approved by US for Pakistan - it is part of the package announced by US President earlier awaiting Congress approval,” Sarfaraz added.
Under the contract Lockheed Martin will not only provide the mobile radar systems — but also support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical data; personnel training and equipment; and logistical support services to Pakistan.
“The new radars will provide more responsive and timely information for Air Defence Operations (ADOs), and the mobility of the AN/TPS-77 will also allow forces to quickly redeploy the systems as needed,” another official of PAF confirmed.—INP