The Trump administration has informed Congress of a USD 686 million proposal to upgrade Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, triggering a 30-day review period and expected scrutiny from lawmakers, with India keeping a close watch, Pakistani media reported on Wednesday.

The package, approved by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), included advanced avionics, Link-16 tactical data links, cryptographic equipment, training, and full logistical support. According to the report quoting a DSCA letter dated December 8, the sale covered USD 37 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE) and USD 649 million in additional hardware, software, and support services.

Key recipients of the notification included House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman James Risch, and

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