Pakistan’s JF-17s have logged over 19,000 operational flight hours, talks are also underway with up to eight countries interested in the Thunder
In addition to the subsystems slotted for use on the JF-17, it may be prudent for the PAF to incorporate a photo-reconnaissance pod on the Block-III
The JF-17’s Chief Project Directo said that Selex was competing for the JF-17 Block-III’s AESA radar requirement; could more be afoot in this area?
To present the JF-17 Block-III with the latest in munitions technology, such as the Denel Dynamics A-Darter, Raptor-II, Umbani, etc would be a true leap.
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The information below will not be new to most Pakistani defence enthusiasts, especially those following the development of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s new mainstay multi-role fighter. That said, all of what you are about to read on this…
By Bilal Khan
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By Bilal Khan
It is not an understatement to state that India’s Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program has been a very long and arduous journey for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Indian Government, and the many suppliers (particularly France’s Dassault) looking…
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan’s so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs.
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan’s so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs.