I wouldn't have opened a thread based on a random video had a reputable source earlier not dropped a hint towards this,
In fact, I picked up that the J-31 was part of the contingent that arrived to participate in the Shaheen series of exercise earlier this year.
If You See the History of Pakistan Armed Forces ,
Mostly Pakistan has always been the first to Introduce Modern , or Newer weapon systems which weren't in region ,
Submarine , F 104 , and many other Systems
Now i see Same thing Happening But The time Frame 2017 is too early
I will give it around 2019 and after 2020 , In the mean time Pakistan will have the time to develop Thunder Block 3
And Pakistan needs to Develop there Ariel industry and also with help of Some Private defence industry which will Help Pakistan and Regional Friendly countries
Because yes Thunder is a really Good Platform but What Will be The Next Step , Because lets Just says Pakistan Get
200 Thunders , and No other Country orders it What will the next Step , yes a 5th Gen Bird but Problem is Pakistan wont go for hundreds of these birds Few Squads and Thats it , Pakistan and China Need To Develop other newer birds to and Pakistan needs to develop its industry to it can be taken a serious and capable developer in the world
Israel , Sweden are the best Examples