JF 17 THUNDER FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
Is China fueling Pakistan's nuclear ambitions against India?
A recent image from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade reveals Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra’ad-I nuclear-capable missile, marking a significant strategic enhancement. The development, aided by China, aims to replace aging Mirage aircraft and bolster Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence. Amidst an intensifying nuclear arms race in South Asia, this advancement impacts regional stability and poses implications for India.
Pakistan equips JF-17 jets with Ra'ad nuclear missiles, US report confirms
Recently analyzed photographs from the 2023 Pakistan Day Parade rehearsals have unveiled Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder Block II aircraft equipped with a Ra'ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), as confirmed by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS).
Myanmar angry with Pakistan over 'unfit' fighter jets supplied by Islamabad: Report
The Myanmar military junta has declared the JF-17 Thunder fighter planes supplied by Pakistan as unfit for operations. The Burmese Air Force was forced to ground the planes due to malfunctions and structural flaws. This has strained relations between Islamabad and Naypyidaw, leading China to intervene. Pakistan is reportedly attempting to renegotiate the deal with newer versions of the JF-17s, but it is unclear if the military junta has accepted the new terms.
India's desperate struggle to get into a first-world exporter club
India is eager to join the exclusive club of countries who build and export fighter jets with the hope of consolidating strategic ties with buyer countries. India has been trying to pitch the Tejas, its indigenously built light-combat aircraft, to countries such as Argentina and Egypt. Its efforts to export fighter jets are aimed at trying to counter China's influence, and fighter jet deals are often marked by a characteristic secrecy since the aircraft is customised according to the buyer's special needs.
Pakistan team sent to Myanmar to repair combat aircraft
Last year, a senior-level Pakistani military delegation visited Myanmar to inspect a defence industry complex near Yangon and participate in a workshop on JF-17 block II aircraft that Myanmar had purchased from Islamabad, ET had then reported. Another Pakistani team had also visited Myanmar to provide technical assistance to manufacture weapons, ET had reported.
Myanmar expands defence industrial partnership with Pakistan for JF-17
While a Pakistani delegation led by Colonel Imran Khan visited Myanmar capital Naypyitaw last week to discuss military cooperation with the junta, in continuation of a series of visits from Pakistan military establishment to Myanmar since September, the junta also hosted a big Russian military delegation to assist it with communication equipment, ET has learnt.
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Myanmar grounds most of China-Pak built JF-17 jets
The critical part of the JF-17 avionics is the China-made KLJ-7 Al radar, which has poor accuracy and maintenance problems, analysts say. "The aircraft does not even have an effective beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile or airborne interception radar," according to a report published in The Irrawaddy, Myanmar's leading media outlet.
India can scale up production of Tejas fighters for operational needs and exports
India can scale up production of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft to meet operational requirements and export orders, defence ministry officials said. The single-engine Tejas fighter is already the frontrunner to bag a Malaysian order for 18 light twin-seat fighter trainers despite strong competition from Chinese JF-17, South Korean FA-50 and Russian MiG-35 and Yak-130 jets.
Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia's fighter jet programme
Malaysia has narrowed down on the Indian aircraft notwithstanding stiff competition from China's JF-17 jet, South Korea's FA-50 and Russia's Mig-35 as well as the Yak-130 plane, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), R Madhavan, told PTI in an interview.
Myanmar and Pakistan in arms deal, guided by China
Islamabad is expecting deeper cooperation with Beijing in terms of sub-warfare equipment development, letting Pakistan do maintenance and overhaul for Chinese origin equipment, and more importantly, let Pakistani's Defense industries become an avenue for Chinese defence sales.
Pakistan buys 25 China-made J-10C fighter jets in response to India's Rafale aircraft acquisition
Speaking to the media in his home city of Rawalpindi on Wednesday, Rashid said that a full squadron of 25 all-weather aircraft comprising J-10C will attend the Pakistan Day ceremony on March 23 next year.
Pakistan hands over 3 domestically-manufactured JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Nigeria
The fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex were inducted at a ceremony held at the Nigerian Air Force base in Makurdi, Nigeria, to mark the 57th anniversary of the country's air force, according to an official statement here.
LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF Chief
On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the largest indigenous defence procurement deal worth about Rs 48,000 crores to buy 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A fighter jets.
China trails US Air Force in development of sixth-generation aircraft: Report
America is leading the world in the sixth-generation fighter jets with the US Air Force saying it has flown a prototype - a milestone that is still years away for China, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday.
Upgraded version of fighter jet developed jointly by China, Pakistan makes maiden flight
The JF-17 Thunder, earlier named as FC-1 Xiaolong, was a single-engine multi-role light fighter jet jointly produced by the two countries for several years with engines supplied by Russia. The upgraded version features the technologies of China's stealth fighter J-20.
Sino-Pak axis plans to sell arms to Nigeria and Myanmar
ET has also learnt that Pakistan plans to sell batches of JF-17 Thunder fighters that it has built with Chinese assistance to India’s neighbour Myanmar and Nigeria, India’s old defence partner in Africa.
China delivers first overhauled JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan
This is also the first time AVIC has overhauled a made-for-export third generation fighter, or fourth generation according to another widely used standard, the report said.
JF-17 used to shoot down Indian aircraft, says Pakistan military
The Pakistani General noted that Islamabad was discussing the use of its JF-17 with the US citing "friendly relations" with Washington, stressing that the country would use whatever it deemed necessary if it came to "legitimate self-defence."
Pakistan military says no F-16 used to shoot down Indian aircraft
Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said the Indian jets violated the Pakistani airspace on February 26, dropping payloads without inflicting any casualties or damage to infrastructure.
China deploys fighter jets for Pakistan National Day air show
The J-10 fighter jets of the People's Liberation Army Air Force arrived in Pakistan on Saturday to participate on Pakistan's National Day parade on March 23, according to persons familiar with Sino-Pakistan military ties.
China, Pakistan to upgrade their jointly produced fighter jet: Report
The Pakistan media claimed that JF-17 aircraft was used to carry out an attack along the Line Of Control (LOC) on February 27.
Military has proof of hit on Balakot Jaish camp; up to government to release it
The Sukhoi-30MKIs, which accompanied the Mirage-2000s for ‘air defence’, do have SARs for high-resolution ground mapping with the capability to penetrate clouds.
Pakistan shoots down Iranian drone near border
Pakistan Air Force's indigenously built JF-17 Thunder fighter was used to destroy the Iranian drone in Balochistan's Panjgur area, officials said.
Fighter jet variant jointly built by China, Pakistan makes debut flight
The JF-17B was developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China to meet the requirements of international customers and the global market, according to AVIC.
Pakistan inducts 16 new JF-17 Thunder jets to air force
The JF-17 Thunder jets were handed over to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, in Attock area of Punjab province, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif present as the chief guest.
New batch of JF-17 Thunder jets inducted into Pakistan air force
The PAF completed its target of producing 16 JF-17 Thunder aircraft for the year 2015 and the ceremony today marked their induction into the force.
Pakistan to sell 8 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Sri Lanka, inks eight agreements
Pakistan sealed a landmark deal to sell JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Sri Lanka as the two countries signed eight agreements to boost cooperation.
Malaysia mulling options to purchase Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder jet
Malaysia and Pakistan, he said, are enjoying excellent ties in the defence sector as a result of Joint Committee on Defence of both the sides which play role as an active forum.
Egypt keen to buy Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder fighter jet
A defence delegation from Egypt would visit defence production facilities in Pakistan to look into the possibility of buying defence-related products, he added.
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