I think PAF can still gain air superiority over IAF, despite the numerical disadvantage and technology gap, by exploiting IAF's weak maintenance, upkeep, depleting inventory and especially the logistic problems in any future air combats?
Your thoughts?
Enough has been said about Su-30MKI but it's all on paper and it still needs to be tested in a real air combat while on the other hand F-16 has been heavily tested in several air combats with flying colors.
It was not my opinion and what I said was based on what I heard from several ex PAF officers who I happened to know and came from the same batch as the current PAF high command. The general consensus was that Shahid Latif should become the Chief based on his qualifications both as a fighter...
Totally disagreed. If merit was the criteria, then AVM Shahid latif was the most qualified for this position. Go and ask anyone in PAF. You will get your answer.
I heard he was from Multan and so was PM Gilani. Sad day for PAF. AVM Shahid Latif, being most senior and the most qualified has been robbed off by a crook.
I have the privilege to meet Athar, I guess year before last if I remember correctly, while he was in USA for training through a friend of mine who he was visiting. I found him to be a very nice fellow and we had a good chat about PAF.
No ADA can't do it alone. ADA does not have the technical expertise and experience and that's why ADA is cotracting outside help. Yes I do agree with you that it would have take ADA a long time based on their past development history. Do I have to mention that?
So what you are saying that it...
Four names sent to President for appointment of Air Chief
Updated at: 2245 PST, Thursday, February 19, 2009
ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence has sent names of four officials to President Asif Ali Zardari for appointment of Chief of Air Staff.
According to the sources of Defence...
Thank you very much.
And oh yes we have heard about that LCA too. How long it's been in development and how many countries are assisting? lol
And by the way why India must sign that MMRCA contract when it already is procuring Su30MKI from Russia? Why a new plane altogether? Can you please...
I totally agree. I know couple of ex PAF officers who claimed to be course mate of some of the current PAF high command and in their opinion Shahid Latif is the best choice. The 2nd choice would be Khalid Chaudhry.