During the Indo-Pak wars PAF aircraft were shot down by air defense. At least two aircraft have been shot down in air-air, the F-16 everyone knows about, and a Mirage 3 due to the pilot not turning off master arm switch during a training mission.
Its not just that 2 or 10 pilots know how to fly or employ the aircraft. The 2-3 years is not to integrate the aircraft into PAF, how it will be employed in its role, and how PAFs doctrine will change with the new system (and capabilities via AESA). Its not as simple as just being able to fly...
Seems like PN didn't have all their Is dotted and Ts crossed.
Alternative would be to have all the subs built in Pakistan.
Sheds light on why the Chinese were willing to have PN train on their own sub in the interim now.
Interested folks, kindly listen to this interview with the Typhoon pilot talking about the time Eurofighter was being inducted in RAF. I expect a similar process is ongoing within Pakistan right now with the J-10C.
Should also give folks an idea of the timelines that are involved in truly...
Along with Malaysian Navy now
https://www.italiandefencetechnologies.com/royal-malaysian-navy-to-take-delivery-of-aw139-maritime-utility-helicopter-muh/
https://militaryleak.com/2021/01/28/royal-malaysian-navy-to-receive-3-leonardo-aw139/
https://www.africanews.com/2022/04/03/un-helicopter-crash-in-north-kivu-congolese-rebels-ask-for-a-peace-settlement/
The Congolese authorities and the United Nations Mission in Congo paid tribute to the eight peacekeepers killed in a helicopter crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
That is my biggest gripe about the situation. The army leadership are sellouts. But hey, look on the bright side! Bajwa will probably be the first COAS to serve under 3 PMs. Thats a world first for sure!
What do you expect from extension in chief?
Disagree. Pakistan military desperately needs fans and support. Its a regime whose power base is tied to its PR.