US Finalizes $5.58 Billion Sale of F-16 Fighter Jets to the Philippines

'Don't play with fire': Why is China angry at Philippines amid Taiwan tensions? Answer: 20 American F-16 jets are coming...

China conducted military drills surrounding Taiwan. China may have one more reason to be worried: The sale of America's F-16 jets to the Philippines. World Trending

ThePatriotLight - Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation

ThePatriotLight - The potential purchase of F-16 jets by the Philippines from the United States does not harm the interests of any third party, including China, a Philippine security official said on Thursday.Philippines assures China potential F-16 purchase not intended to harm any nation

Philippines tells China possible F-16 jet deal not a threat to any nation

A security official said the planned acquisition is merely part of Manila’s efforts to modernise its military.

US Clears Possible $5B Sale of Jet Fighters to Philippines

The proposed acquisition of F-16 fighters would bolster Manila's ability to defend its own assets in disputed parts of the South China Sea.

By Brad Lendon, CNN The United States has approved the potential sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to Manila, giving its key Indo-Pacific ally a significant air force boost, just days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged to counter “China aggression.” The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the proposed sale of the F-16s and related equipment, valued at approximately $5.58 billion, in a statement Tuesday.

U.S. approves $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines

US approves $5.58 billion F-16 sale to Philippines amid rising tensions with China, enhancing regional security.