According to several recent news reports, Pakistan is in active talks with Russia for the acquisition of Su-35s and Mi-28NEs
The Pakistan Air Force is aiming to retire 190 fighters by 2020. The F-16 & JF-17 will be at the center of these plans, but other fighters may be possible.
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The next several years will be critical for the PAF as it intends to phase-out a significant number of its legacy fighters by 2020. For the foreseeable future, the PAF will center its fighter acquisition plans on the JF-17 and F-16.
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Beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) are aerially launched munitions designed to engage targets in excess of 30km.
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Pakistan, who has sought to cultivate strong defence ties with Ankara over the past decade through a series of arms purchases, joint-exercises and a bilateral pilot training exchange program, is interested in the Altay MBT
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