The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130
An overview of how Aselsan – Turkey’s leading avionics vendor – could potentially equip the JF-17 Thunder, especially for export purposes
An analysis of why the PAF should focus on the JF-17 and possible next steps to enhance the Thunder’s development process
It has to be asked – what new qualitative capability is the $70-80 million a unit F-16 Block-52+ bringing to the Pakistan Air Force?
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told media outlets that Pakistan would begin exporting missiles with ranges of under 300km.
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik News that Pakistan was “in touch” with Russia for the possible buy of helicopters, SAMs & tanks.
Being the world’s fourth highest defence spender, Saudi Arabia is aiming to direct its expenditure to develop a robust domestic defence industry.
Despite the challenges, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is eager to market the JF-17 in Africa, especially Morocco and Nigeria
Pakistan may not have many avenues to explore in the Pacific Asia defence market, but firms such as Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) do have a real shot if they play their cards correctly.
Although risky and costly, the Marlin could be Pakistan’s opportunity to secure valuable technology for air-to-air and surface-to-air missile applications