getting 400 will be a miracle ! by 2025 PAF will have 180 jf-17 And ??f16s~76= 250 that really counts, which is about 100 short from what PAF needs to be(350+50 odd mirage5)..
i think PAF needs to work hard on getting an approval for used f16s...
seems the only possible choice ..i was expecting alot more after jordan deal but guess didnt worked out..
one possibility does exist if italy ends up giving a good deal on typhoons ..Italy is trying to pitch on older ones in europe at the same price as used f16s but associated cost , approval from member states and upgrades are too expensive
other option is more j10s on loans but i would rather wait and see if we can get a 5th gen fighter from china rather than j10..