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Folks hating on Asad Umar is unfair. I'm no PTI fan, but seriously, there are structural economic flaws in place that can't be done away with by just shouting, praying and arguing. Let me put it this way: Our economy is like a 20-something without a real job (i.e. lacking strong manufacturing...

I wouldn't underestimate the operating cost of the Flankers either. I can't say if it's because of the Flanker in of itself or due to Russia's vertically tight after-sale support structure, but flying Flankers isn't easy. It might sound like a cop-out, but as you'd explained, the PAF procures...

Knowing Pakistan as a whole ... I'd keep my expectations tame and assume it's stuff about the PAF explaining why it's difficult to induct new fighter aircraft and how the JF-17 is the solution (until Project Azm).

Based on what @messiach had hinted, the Project Azm FGF is a new design, but is conceptually close in scope to the JF-17. So we're probably looking at a unique approach, i.e. emphasis on optimizing cost, time to delivery and reducing complexity where doable. But it's premature to put an image on...

We also have the problem of unyielding blind faith. Be it CPEC to even this very thread, there's this sense here that everything will turn out fine, somehow, especially when one's leader of choice is in charge. No quarter is given to asking about the magnitude of the problem, much less...

Interesting fact ... in 2005 the PAF actually did take a serious look at the T1. Alenia had in fact invited the PAF to watch flight trials of some T1s back then. I don't think it being "too advanced for us" had any bearing. Rather, the T1's focus on A2A was the likely turn-off, esp. considering...

Basically. Typhoon T1s to provide top cover to Mirage ROSE and JF-17, the latter deploying SOWs. Nope. The T1 wasn't build for A2G in mind. For credible A2G/AShW the PAF would need the T3 and, the spending for that (purchasing + maintenance) is nearly $300 m per jet. Besides loans from each...

Nope. In fact, the T1 and T3 would basically have to be maintained as two different aircraft platforms.

Can't tell if @fatman17 is just pulling legs here, but for clarity, it's worth noting that the only thing the Italian Air Force can offer are Typhoon T1s. I think there are around 18~24 of them available for sale for around $60-80 m each (with remaining spare parts, etc). But keep in mind, they...

In terms of offensive capability, the IAF's burgeoning high-tech fighter fleet and impressive air defence set-up (esp. once the S-400 and MR-SAM are inducted) also pushes the PAF to rely much more on stand-off weapons (SOW). At this time, the Block-52+ is a non-factor on the SOW front (the PAF...

'analogous' means comparable or similar... so the JF-17 Block-II -- and the Tejas -- are comparable to the Gripen C/D. They both include the same kinds of subsystems and weapons capabilities. As for the JF-17; its air-to-air will likely be defensive, though with stand-off weapons, it can...

Folks also seem to be understating the fact that the JF-17 is basically analogous to the Gripen C/D... and the PAF has around 100 of those. Moreover, the Block-III is basically one of a kind in as far as affordable multi-role fighters with AESA radars and integrated EW/ECM go these days...

They're all citing the Facebook Page (which we haven't confirmed is official, it doesn't even bother linking to the official PAF website but PAF Falcons instead). I wouldn't count on this news until we see a Pakistani official announce it (as they had for the T129, MILGEM, Type 054A, etc).

Trade is done in foreign currencies, mostly USD. Because Pakistan is a net-importer, it will always consume more USD than it makes (via exports, overseas investments, etc). So to sustain its imports, it'll need USD and, at this time, the USD (which plugs in the gap between our USD inflows and...

Yep. There have always been 2 accounts (one for Quwa the brand and other for the writer, @Bilal Khan (Quwa) ), this one hasn't been used as much.

I think the current tiff between the US and Turkey has to do with (1) the US wanting to export more and import less (see the USMCA) and (2) dealing with specific security concerns (i.e. preventing the Russians from building a threat library against the F-35). Withholding the LHTEC engines would...

The last time they had extended a financing package was in 2008-2009 for the Type 214 deal. So it's plausible, especially if the matter can split across the four consortium members.

@Oscar ... that should make 4/4.

It's not as if there's someone sitting outside of PAC reporting of every thing going in and out. The PAF generally uses major events (e.g. IDEAS, Dubai Air Show, etc) to outline the JF-17's progress. Based on what had been mentioned by the previous CAS, the Block-III's design is frozen, so the...

You can data-link the Swordfish to those assets too. Saab's willing to work with any data-link protocol as long as the sensor provider (Leonardo) allows it.