The Eagle
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In seriousness, the PAF just needs to be rational.
1. We all agree that developing a true 'Made in Pakistan' fighter is a good idea. No one disagrees. So, let's do it.
2. BUT this Made in Pakistan fighter cannot be tied to any requirement in the next 15 years. It's simply not fair to the R&D base. Do we want them to develop things the correct way -- i.e., with all of the delays, complications, and other issues that'll come with -- or just paint overseas tech in green, and not learn anything?
I want our R&D base to learn and advance, but that's going to take more than 15 years. So, let's make AZM this long-term project for Vision 2047, i.e., a Made in Pakistan fighter in our Centennial Anniversary.
I agree and I will repeat myself Sir. PAF is going in for FGFA before or around 2030 and that could be by way of in-house of joining existing program/consortium. Azm will follow the same timeline, plans & R&D what you have also elaborated. Azm will help us to build in-house with everything and R&D and if we separate NGF/FGFA for the time being, PAF will bring in even if it has to be an off-the shelf but has to keep ahead of adversary.
Since then we will set another goal for the adversary to meet and compete with PAF in NGF category, in the meanwhile, Azm could have excelled further. And if we look beyond 2030 to 2047, Azm by its definition and as sometimes discussed will come into reality where we will be calling it our own and that might also up another level in the sense that may have 6th Gen capability to begin with. So all in all, I see that plan is to keep ahead and we will do so hence, the calm with PAF. Of-course a Made In Pakistan Azm without our own R&D and all, doesn't makes sense to fly around 2030 except that, a miracle happens. I don't see that Azm is tied to any requirements in next decade or before 2030. There is flexibility and an NGF followed by Azm can happen.
2047 vision is based upon our independence in this area and freedom to call it our own. A requirement of PAF cannot be and shouldn't be mixed with Azm Vision.