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Hi, thanks for the reply. I am assuming that these are private Pakistani companies doing the bidding? Take care.

Hi, everyone is right in the fact that there is a lot of unknowns in regards to Chinese subs. However, China gone through 2 previous classes, the Song 039, which went through a few iterations and upgrades. Then the Yuan 039A, and now the upgraded Yuan 039B. This latest version 039B also has...

Hi Mr. Santro, can you kindy please elaborate on what you mean by "There are already a few 'tenders' floating around for outsourcing of some modules"? Thanks!

Hi, I hope the PN is negotiating with China for these improved Yuan class subs. Take care. Chinese PLAN Latest Type 041Class Yuan Diesel-Electric Submarines SSK ~ ASIAN DEFENCE NEWS

Hi, I hope the PN is negotiating with China for these improved Yuan class subs. Take care. Chinese PLAN Latest Type 041Class Yuan Diesel-Electric Submarines SSK ~ ASIAN DEFENCE NEWS

Hi Mr. Mughaljee, the JF-17 has been displayed with the WMD-7 day/night targeting pod at Farnborough and Zuhai. I am assuming this pod can handle targeting in all types of weather conditions, including adverse ones. Take care. China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation -...

Hi, to follow up on Mr. MK's point. I am hoping the PAF can leverage some of the developing technologies from the J-20 stealth aircraft. I am not saying the JF-17 can be made into a stealth aircraft, but rather its RCS (radar cross-section) could be cut down. This could be accomplished by...

Hi Mr. Archie, I completely agree with your above post. The PN should get its hands on some Type 054A heavy frigates or if possible Type 052C destroyers, basically anything with long range fleet air defense. The OHP are old, and even though they will be upgraded, their achilles heel is they...

Hi, Pakistan struggled to find $750M for the 4 F-22P frigrates. Also, from what I have read, China gave the PN a soft loan for that purpose. I highly doubt or think it is justifiable to buy a single $750M ship for the PN. My personal opinion is that it would be more worthwhile to buy Type...

Hi, I think it is simpler than that. It does not have the money... Take care.

Dear All, is there really a need to debate this point? Pakistan buy an aircraft carrier? Seriously? To have an aircraft carrier, you need fleet air defense ships like destroyers or heavy frigates, submarines and ASW planes. Pakistan can barely cough up enough money to buy 4 F-22P frigates...

Hi, like usual Pakistan seems to be # 1 in all the wrong indices. Take care. Interactive: U.S. slips to historic low in global corruption index | Reuters

Hi, the US specifically did not allow the PAF and Kamra to get technology to upgrade/MLU F-16s for the fear it might be passed on to China. That is why Turkey was selected to upgrade the PAF F-16s. Yes, I agree the F-16 is a time tested platform, but it is still sanction prone and makes...

Dear All, can we kindly please remove the debate and mention of religion in this forum. This a defense related forum, and I personally do not want to know about anyones religious views as they are personal and should stay that way. After all, we are discussing submarine procurement in this...

Hi, Janes Defense Weekly mentioned a few months ago that Egypt was looking for an initial order of 48 aircraft with local production. It was not mentioned whether it was the current configuration or Block II, which has more upgrades like upgraded engine, IFR, IRST, BVR, composites, etc. Take care.

Hi, this shoulder fired SAM, while really nice, can only really be used for in-close targets like helicopters or planes. How is this going to stop a volley of Brahmos missiles? Pakistan urgently needs to get Type 054A frigates with long range VLS (vertically launched system) SAMs, or not have...

Dear All, Merry Christmas! Let's not argue about these things. Moreover, remember the topic at hand, the "JF-17 at Zuhai", not "JF-17 versus Rafale". Let's not derail this thread. Take care.

Hi, this is a great Christmas present for the PAF. This is a huge step. If Pakistan can produce this radar on its own going forward, it is great for self-reliance and maintenance also. Big deal it is not an AESA radar, the AESA radar for the JF-17 has not been finalized, and China is still...

Hi, what I find the saddest part is how it is mentioned Pakistan receives this amount of aid and it is actually factored into decision making. The current Pakistani government (and I stress government) is nothing but a bunch of beggars, and with their begging attitude, they will never be able...

Hi, well maybe if France could ever sell the Rafale, then the PAF might have more confidence in it. Take care.