News of Nokta Air Defense (NHS) System from Aselsan emerged in April this year based on AESA radar with two 35mm guns of AHEAD rounds and 12 ready to fire GÖKDOĞAN missiles of 40km range.
Seems better than other options.
Turkiye intends to develop twin-engine KIZILELMA UCAV (length & wingspan greater than JF-17) having larger fuselage for greater internal weapon station volume and fuel capacity. If Turkiye develops its pilot operated version, it would be cheaper & capable 5th gen aircraft.
In 2005, PAF had inventory of F-16s, A-5, Mirage 3/5, F-7 & F-7PG.
A-5's & F-7's were retired. Mirage 3/5 & F-7PG have almost completed their life and need to be retired.
Hence J-10s and more F-16s (even used ones) should be added in the PAF for qualitative edge. MLU F-16s with Amraam's can...
The thread " Russia would be developing upgraded engines (RD-93MA) for Pakistan's JF-17 fighters" started in July 2012 and after passing 10 years, this engine is not yet completed.
In July 2020, RD-93MA went through various tests (thermal chamber) in Russia but no news for its mass production...
It seems that 5.0 ton T-129 chapter is closed. So its better to switch to 6.0 ton T-629 and 10 ton T-929 attack helicopters. TUSAŞ will develop this six-ton attack helicopter using the same powertrain, gearbox and rotors of the T625.