We are not under sanctions of any kind. Our aid has been suspended though that too is basically reviewed on a case to case basis. You don’t get F-16 engine parts and sniper pods if you are sanctioned. Also, it’s unlikely Kaiser sahb will disclose PAF procurements like these openly nor do I think...
Considering the large numbers of AH-1Ws stored at AMARC it might be the case that we acquire a few of these alongside the Zulus and skip the 129s for the time being. Pure speculation on my part..but wouldn't rule it out.
Correct me if I am wrong but my understanding of your posts is this: these cargo planes will be landing back with Zulus and the C-130s newly acquired will be coming in a few months? Is that correct understanding?
Operating PIA planes for VIP flights is far more expensive. Army Chief is not going to take an Airbus for official visit to Tehran or Moscow. Saab-2000 is short range.
If people actually did some research they would understand that these light jets save costs in the long run being fast and...
Yes that I know..just didn't know the extent of the upgrades in Russia. Also wondering..could they not have been patched up by the Ukranians..why did they go to Russia first?