JF-17 Thunder: Govt to buy jet engines directly from Russia

[farhan_9909]

Pakistan will directly import engines from Russia to manufacture its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. The engines were earlier imported via China.

According to sources in ministry of defence production, China has recently issued no objection certificate (NOC) to Pakistan, which was earlier producing the fighter jet as a joint venture with China.

“The Chinese NOC now allows Pakistan to import fighter jet engines from Russia directly,” a source said. “This will not only reduce the cost of production of the fighter jet but will also lead to enhanced defence cooperation between Russia and Pakistan.”

Islamabad and Moscow had recently agreed to boost cooperation in several spheres including that of defence during the recent Russian defence minister’s visit to Pakistan. “This is a significant move since Pakistan had never struck any direct defence deal with Russia,” the sources said.

“Russia was clearly tilted towards India and the new Russian policy towards Pakistan is seen as a coup pulled by the country’s foreign policy.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2015.


JF-17 Thunder: Govt to buy jet engines directly from Russia – The Express Tribune

 

[Echo_419]

Pakistan will directly import engines from Russia to manufacture its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. The engines were earlier imported via China.

According to sources in ministry of defence production, China has recently issued no objection certificate (NOC) to Pakistan, which was earlier producing the fighter jet as a joint venture with China.

“The Chinese NOC now allows Pakistan to import fighter jet engines from Russia directly,” a source said. “This will not only reduce the cost of production of the fighter jet but will also lead to enhanced defence cooperation between Russia and Pakistan.”

Islamabad and Moscow had recently agreed to boost cooperation in several spheres including that of defence during the recent Russian defence minister’s visit to Pakistan. “This is a significant move since Pakistan had never struck any direct defence deal with Russia,” the sources said.

“Russia was clearly tilted towards India and the new Russian policy towards Pakistan is seen as a coup pulled by the country’s foreign policy.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2015.


JF-17 Thunder: Govt to buy jet engines directly from Russia – The Express Tribune

Good move cutting the middle man

 

[Misay]

lol，I think India want to buy more American planes

 

[karakoram]

Good move but when will deal finalise ?

 

[maxpayne]

Pakistan will directly import engines from Russia to manufacture its JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. The engines were earlier imported via China.

According to sources in ministry of defence production, China has recently issued no objection certificate (NOC) to Pakistan, which was earlier producing the fighter jet as a joint venture with China.

“The Chinese NOC now allows Pakistan to import fighter jet engines from Russia directly,” a source said. “This will not only reduce the cost of production of the fighter jet but will also lead to enhanced defence cooperation between Russia and Pakistan.”

Islamabad and Moscow had recently agreed to boost cooperation in several spheres including that of defence during the recent Russian defence minister’s visit to Pakistan. “This is a significant move since Pakistan had never struck any direct defence deal with Russia,” the sources said.

“Russia was clearly tilted towards India and the new Russian policy towards Pakistan is seen as a coup pulled by the country’s foreign policy.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2015.


JF-17 Thunder: Govt to buy jet engines directly from Russia – The Express Tribune

Isnt Pakistan going to use Chinese engines?

 

[Basel]

Which model of RD-93s?? can Russia offer better engine then RD-93MA for JF-17??

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

If we are going to buy the engines directly from Russia, we might as well go for licence production under Transfer Of Technology (TOT). That would be another step towards self sufficiency.

 

[Zibago]

If we are going to buy the engines directly from Russia, we might as well go for licence production under Transfer Of Technology (TOT). That would be another step towards self sufficiency.

Yeah right like Russia is going to do a TOT with Pakistan

 

[slapshot]

Which model of RD-93s?? can Russia offer better engine then RD-93MA for JF-17??

This was discussed in past with some rumors about RD93MA being tested on some prototype.

 

[Men in Green]

bhai log ye govt kitni bar bolegi buy to krti nhi kuch ?

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

Yeah right like Russia is going to do a TOT with Pakistan

They might do TOT if we pay hard cash. The people doing the deal need to have excellent negotiating skills. Besides RD93 is not their top of the line engine. They will never give us their engine used in their stealth fighter. Since our relations with Russia are gradually improving, we should move very cautiously with them and hope for the best.

 

[TOPGUN]

Very good news indeed.

 

[JohnyD]

lol，I think India want to buy more American planes

what is the logic? dont china have Russian engines and fighters?

 

[OTTOMAN]

Good move cutting the middle man

and bulldozing bharti efforts to block military deals with Pakistan.

what is the logic? dont china have Russian engines and fighters?

Yes, but unlike bhartis, China is not double crossing Russia.

 

[JohnyD]

and bulldozing bharti efforts to block military deals with Pakistan.



Yes, but unlike bhartis, China is not double crossing Russia.

what do u mean by double crossing Russia? Has Russia spoke about it? or you are in hurry to make your one dollar today?