Pakistan Air Force News & Analysis Archives

Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile

On 18 February 2020, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) test-fired the Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The Ra’ad II has a stated range of 600 km, and it was launched from a PAF Dassault…

Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III

by Bilal Khan 982Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III.

Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?

by Bilal Khan 840Views 0Likes

In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020.

Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC

by Bilal Khan 897Views 0Likes

On 07 January 2020, Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production called on Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) to continue meeting the needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) while taking on more commercial ventures and reducing its long-term costs.

Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System

by Bilal Khan 852Views 0Likes

The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search and track (IRST) system as well.

JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter

by Bilal Khan 895Views 0Likes

In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate a range of new subsystems and…

Pakistan’s PAC Inaugurates JF-17 Integration Facility

by Bilal Khan 952Views 0Likes

On 27 December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) inaugurated a new integration facility for installing, testing and qualifying electronics and munitions to the JF-17 domestically.

JF-17 Block 3 Prototype Takes Flight

by Bilal Khan 977Views 0Likes

In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block III conducted its maiden test flight. There are only minor changes to the airframe, most of the upgrades are either internal or subsystem related.

The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence

by Bilal Khan 848Views 0Likes

In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?

First Batch of Dual Seat JF-17 Aircraft Roll Out at PAC

by Quwa Team 993Views 0Likes

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra achieved yet another remarkable milestone when first batch of 08 dual seat JF-17 aircraft rolled out from PAC Kamra, today.