True our typhoon is widely regarded as the most advanced 4.5 generation fighter jet in the world, only the rafale comes close.
However, to be honest, i dont think Pakistan can afford this formidable fighter jet, since its quite expensive. Reason outside Europe only very wealthy countries like Saudia Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar have odered/are using it so far, though Republic of Oman is a special case.
If pakistan can afford them though then it will be a tremendous boost to their airforce and this will mean their airforce will gain a great technological edge in the region over all its neighbours and even beyond.
The EFT is far superior to the F-16's but the F-16blk 60 would give them a hard fight. As far as Pakistan is concerned it can procure these aircraft and have the required funds.
A few months back the Arab League passed a resolution regarding setting up combined armed forces for the Arab World, in this regard they would make available all resources. This opens a huge market for arms sales of all types. The US had refused the sale of F-16's to the Saudi's hence they went after the F-15's, Tornado's and EFT. There is a requirement of single engine aircraft which could be fulfilled by JF-17's, however these sales would require few modification to the current blocks including engines. Now the PAF is looking for a twin engine 4.5 - 4.5+ fighter aircraft hence the JFT could be a potential solution as this offers maintenance solutions along with expansion to the Saudi JFT production facilities (at present they are not assembling the entire aircraft), a win win situation for both the countries.
Jordan, Qatar and UAE are also considering to add a new type of platform for which they are looking towards the EFT and Rafale.
Recently PAF has been offered 8 new F-16's block is still not conformed. It is being hoped that it would be the Blk 60 as the pilot requirements of UAE need to be addressed. PAF pilots would be the most probable choice.
PAF since the late 1960's always maintained 2 types of Western fighter platforms and a Chinese Platform. More Chinese platforms were added and F-6, F-7, F-7pg and A5 Fatans raised the platforms to 3. Now considering these to the current PAF adding SU-35 or J-10, J-11 series would only replace the platforms that were decommissioned.
We might be in for a surprise here. Apparently PAF has been saving up for a big purchase to offset increasing imbalance. If recent indicators from PAF are anything to go by, couple of squadrons of 4+ to 4.5 Gen acquisition is in order. And it seems they have the money.
The sanctions have helped Pakistan in some regards...
I recall once a visiting RAF ACM was given a familiarisation flight in a Sargodha based F-7 by the base Commander...so such courtesy can be extended to the visiting dignitaries, however last time (around 2005) the PAF Chief took a flight in the EFT, the PAF was said to be looking into this aircraft.....more recently, the current ACM has said that PAF was looking at various options in both East and West.
Sir, in 2005 the EFT was not a mature platform but today it is... PAF has always chosen an aircraft that is mature.
There were other technical issues as well if PAF did procure this aircraft at that time which you already would be aware off, however today the things have changed and PAF can easily induct these aircraft.
A few years back before Turkey initiated the TFX program there was a proposal by the EFT consortium to build and export the aircraft in Turkey. The same was also offered to India unfortunately both these countries refused the offers.
The consequences of these impacted on the sales of the EFT hence the marketing has taken a different approach. The Engine that the JFT is using has been offered for the TFX and there are reports that this might also be considered for JF-17's in case KSA is interested.
There is also a hope that the recent trade and defence agreements between China and UK would also open up sales of the EJ engines for Chinese aircraft.
The Typhoon Cost 140 million per jet we can get 2 Su-35 in that price...
What about the J-11D with the engines of SU-35 and Western Avionics or the SU-35 with Western Avionics alone...
But we don't need these As PAF shoot Down Typhoon to 3-0 in exercise... and the plane is also too much expensive...
LOL oh my friend our Defence budget is low i know but still we signed deals cost 5 billion dollars for subs and 1 billion for 15 Heli + global cutters 300 t-99 tanks etc etc ... you don;t give payment in just one day but in different interval of time and in years so we can afford much thing you can imagine
The EFT were Shot down in exercises under strict rules of engagement...Moreover NATO forces rely highly on BVR where as PAF likes to be doing close combat...Now what could the EFT do once it is in PAF hands....Think