Bilal Khan 777
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Could the issue be a lack of financially accessible options? Wouldn't it be prudent to just take down a relatively high cost in exchange for getting a system that can serve properly for decades?
You get what you pay for. Pakistan has evaluated Chinese "lower cost" passive phased array 3D radars, and none were found upto par with PAF standards. A similar system was purchased by Navy for coastal defence. Any acquisition would be phased and shall be over time, hence cost become less of an issue, but cost is always offset against capability. Europeans and Americans make really good kit that lasts for decades, but it also costs money. Cost through life is more relevant, a concept that is slowly setting in with the decision makers.
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