Why not unmanned missile/bomb truck? When JF-17 Block 3 will be challenging Rafale, Rafale will have to fire multiple mateors on all targets (Thus giving chance of survival to Block 3)
We are producer/customer/all for JF-17. We can install powerful engine, even it takes some time/effort.
Whatever we think, PAF will do it like this (most probably).
Why redesigning when a more powerful engine is being made for JF-17? Please remember that JF-17 can have different type of engine. Chinese JF-17 have Chinese engines. Why redesigning?
JF-17 has served the purpose, any limitation will be overcome.
Why does Pakistan need more medium weight fighters :
1) Paf is outnumbered by modern 4th gen medium weight fighters in IAF inventory
Ans: Adding JF-17 is fastest solution.
2 ) JF 17 is an excellent Light weight aircraft but lacks range and payload capabilities which indian medium weight...
Below link claims that AMRAAMs were fired from a distance of 100 km
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/outgunned-by-pakistan-f-16s-iaf-plans-to-re-arm-its-sukhois-with-israeli-missiles-2044172