It is really interesting that we don't have a single leaked image of Block-III production in China. Usually, they got out but seems like PAF wants to keep it under the wrap as long as possible.
A more important question is ECCM environment in which all these engagements took place. Remember, MKI's massively powerful radar was unable to provide pilot a firing solution due to dense ECM/Jamming from Pak force multipliers. Now, here we have a much smaller Mig-21, who was able to hit a F-16...
I think it is true what you are saying but the firmware which controls the hardware comes in assembled/compiled form as a chip or software to be installed. (Like a BIOS software) ... unless we have source code of that software in its native programming language and minds able to alter that code...
Worst possible scenario for Pakistan is emerging fast. In North, LoC is red hot while In South Arabian Sea / Persian Gulf is on the brink of volatile eruption. US courts have issued warrant to cease Iranian oil supertanker from Gibraltar, just yesterday.
Bhaiyo kuch nahi ho raha ... jaag jao. Kisi American official ne koi reference de dia ho ga during some meeting and yahan awam pagal ho gai hai.
Time to grow up!
Ok, even if we somehow manage to land there, what about logistics. It will be a complete nightmare. Problem is during all those years of ceasefire, we failed to established sleeping cells there who would have supported us only in open war time with India. Without such preparation, going para...
Alhamdolillah.
By looking at current situation in IOK and Modi's planned expansion of "pilot project" ... I am certain InshaAllah there will be many more such award ceremonies in Pakistan.