[CarrotAndStick]

So you discount the contention that the limited quantities of F-16's provided are for continuing operations against the Talaban and Al-Queda forces hidden in the mountains? (which, by the way, have been very effective at pin-point accurate attacks.) Or that the assumption that these aircraft would be deployed against India would require the Pac's to be suicidal? If both sides have nukes, and the means of delivering them already, how do aircraft make this situation more deadly?

F16s won't be used for that purpose. Tell me when you see them doing so.

As for Pakistan's current delivery means, they are vulnerable to an Indian pre-emptive strike. Not so with large numbers of F16s.

[bullseye1911]

As for Pakistan's current delivery means, they are vulnerable to an Indian pre-emptive strike. Not so with large numbers of F16s.

So you believe the Pak's are, indeed suicidal?

[Tommyjo]

Pakistan has used a number of it aircraft and helos in ops in Waziristan against Al Q / rebel strongholds. F-16s, Mirage and AH-1s have all been involved in airstrikes in this region of Pakistan.