1、1 “Background Briefing by Administration Officials on U.S.-South Asia Relations,” U.S.Department of State, Mar. 25, 2005.2 William Milam and Sarmila Bose, “The Right Stuff,” Christian Science Monitor, Apr. 11, 2005.3 Neelam Mathews, “India in Talks to Purchase 12 Mirages from Qatar,” Aerospace Daily
2、 &Defense Report, Apr. 5, 2005.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22148May 19, 2005Combat Aircraft Sales to South Asia:Potential ImplicationsChristopher Bolkcom, Richard F. Grimmett, K. Alan KronstadtForeign Affairs,
3、Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIn March 2005, the Bush Administration announced a willingness to resume salesof F-16 combat aircraft to Pakistan. Potential sales to India are also being considered.These potential sales have political, military, and defense industrial base implicationsfor the Unit
4、ed States and the South Asia region. H.R. 1553 and S. 12 would impose non-proliferation conditions on these sales. This report will be updated periodically.IntroductionOn March 25, 2005, the Bush Administration announced that it was willing toresume sales of F-16 Falcon combat aircraft to Pakistan a
