Najam Khan
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Firstly its beyond the scope of article.Thanks for the heads up! A very exhaustive and excellent piece of info!
However, I would like to add that the author has not mentioned the 250 - 300 fifth generation Sukhoi T-50s that would be inducted into the IAF by 2016-17. That would be a game changer. I wonder what PAF's strategy would then be for countering the threat? I believe that the PAF would probably induct 3-4 squadrons of the Chinese JF 17 or even the J-20, though not before 2020.
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Secondly both Russia and China are a long way from completing all necessary testing on their 5th gen aircraft. They both may not induct them before 2018. Getting initial and then final operational clearance would be another debate. Then comes the point of sales to other countries.
Oh BTW, you answered your question yourself
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Very nice article - stated ground realities - Pakistan will get 150 JF 17 by 2020. Some members here were confident pakistan will get 150 JF 17 by 2015 and then order another 100-150.
Well its always better to visualize things in a realistic way. PAF will make sure the 150 number will be met before 2020...IF need arise, more can be ordered directly from China. But that IF would be in an exceptional scenario.
EWTTR has been setup at Sargodha, which enhances the EW training of pilots. ECM Falcons are given new life. EW weapons like Mar-1, AN/ALQ-211 V9, KJ-300G etc. are either inducted or undergoing integration.What is the progress of PAF in electronic warfare front?