MastanKhan
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not irritating you & others here , but there's an off-topic question that comes often in mind w.r.t. recent indian announcement of getting rafael jets :-
1- Does P.a.f. actually realize the strategic need for acquiring an aircraft to counter indian rafaels ?
2- if yes , then which aircrafts (do you think) for P.a.F are available in reality and suitable for the said purpose ?
the post given below was stated by mr.Oscar :-
"Its fairly transactional, except in this case the relation is more like a person indebted giving it all up. This "giving" it all up is why there is strict security around the Block-52s that Pakistan has and its upgraded MLUs...down to retina scans.
From what I gathered, any attempt to let even an authorized person near the Block-52 triggers off an Alarm that probably has the US Defence Attaché ringing up the PAF and giving them a stern warning followed up by an investigation into the incident. All clearances have US personnel approval in it. ?
Hi,
Thanks for your post-----absolutely Paf is conscious of the fact and is ready to make the move---but it is waiting for the Indians to sign the dotted line---they have not signed the contract yet.
Once the Indians make the commitment then Paf would be open to other procurements---but they don't want to show their hand at this time.
As for security around the F16----the reason is obvious----it has some really sophisticated technology and equipment----for that reason---the U S does not want no one close to it----.
That security or similar security measures should be observed with the JF 17's and the surveillance aircraft as well.