And this assertion is based on what?
Pakistan will have always option to mitigate threats through building numerical strength of own fighter. A relatively backward thinking but still it provide a degree of deterrence.
Though I agree that if we wish something more. A change of strategic...
Here is how it is all going to play out.
The moment US will announce that it is going to supply Pakistan with latest block of F-16 which carries certain 5th generation technologies as well, India will have no other option but to make a bigger offer to stop that deal and that's exactly what...
I have this feeling after 27/2 ... India will get F-21. They need to understand this plane. Americans are bending backward to make this happen as they will make India dependent on their tech for a long time. F-16s around the world are not going anywhere they are here to stay so yes massive...
Yeah Till some time ago ... I used to have similar views about air power. But 27/2 proves that it is planning, coordination, synergy of different air elements and execution which makes the difference more than the technology. (though tech is critically important). F-16s is one thing, PAF knows...
I think PAF must do something on war basis to replace F-7 and Mirages ASAP. Induction of Block-III will be a watershed event but it is sometime away. We desperately need a stopgap.
That my friend is the precise reason why Indian strategists are thinking that they have an opportunity NOW to hit Pakistan before we get all those frigates and subs from China and more advanced plane.
Yeah economy is real problem but at times like these ... some inspiration from our own ancient history (From the life of Prophet PBUH) and enemy like Isreal would really help. It is about political will the most. I place that even above economy. BB/Zardari duo wasted oppotunity to buy Mirage...
72 Rafale are going to take long long time. Even procurement of 36 will take long as you see. Starting from Oct 2019, I think it will continue to 2022-23 if not late. Our real worries is lack of long range heavy strike platforms and we will be relying on more expansive ballistic missile options...
This is an important threat. We must keep it pinned to observe what Indian intelligentsia, military, and political elite is saying or doing in this regard. Below is excerpt from a former high level military professional. You can see that he admits that militarily annexing entire AJK and GB will...
My idea is repeat of something like Balakot as far as deception is concerned. They will show strength and movement in South and attempt to hit in North; but can be in reverse order as well. Whatever may be the case, one thing is certain that air power will be employed first and ground movement...
Pakistan Air Force Zindabad! Never had any doubt in my mind about Op Swift Retort but after this program feeling really proud of our boys, their training, their professionalism and passion for the nation and country. May Almighty protect them always. (Ameen)
@The Eagle In light of what you have...
Ok. I have had a close look on these pics and now I have noticed that vertical stabilizer looks like those on earlier single seater and not like Jf-17B where it is more slanted which is there due to introduction of 3-Way FBW. Now I am not certain if SP-3 means block-III or simple 3rd phase of...
Can be. Very highly likely. PAF is yet to make a decision on Radar but we know for a fact that in JF-17 program, avionics and air frame development was de-linked to pace up the program and this decision paid the dividend. Now we know the time frame for Block-III is late this year or early next...
Unable to understand why they are giving away so much info?
We are in a asymmetric numeric disadvantage against our adversary so why leaking info that give away information about elements which bring balance to this asymmetry through quality (of training and mission planning)? Is it hubris on...