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It could finally be a 'Ra'ad Lite' (conventional SOW/ALCM) for the JF-17 @JamD @kursed @SQ8

IIRC it's a bespoke Chinese HMD/S. We'll use it across both the JF-17 and J-10CE. In fact, any GDP starting their career on one of those 2 fighters would get a custom-made shell that they'll use throughout their career. You'd mount the optronics stack to the shell.

This might explain why the PAA really stressed on endurance in the new attack helicopter requirement. Yes, this pic looks neat, but probably isn't optimal... @SQ8

@SQ8 It may be worth trying to leverage a V-upgrade deal for the Block-52+ with the U.S. to get approval to apply OZGUR to the F-16A/Bs. Basically, F-16V for the 18 Block-52+ and OZGUR for the F-16A/Bs.

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Hasina notwithstanding, I still believe the Gripen-E and, later, KAI KF-21 are the best options for Bangladesh. The Gripen-E is available today, but the KF-21 is still some years out. However, long term, Bangladesh should work to solidify its East Asian ties. There's a whole world on the Pacific...

Yep, and it's worth remembering the Turkish Navy wanted the F-35B. So, there's an avenue for another fighter. However, it wouldn't surprise me if this ends up being a private sector project led by Baykar Group. They're taking point on developing air warfare solutions for the Turkish Navy, e.g...

tbh I'd keep a close eye on Baykar Group. They're working on a twin-engine version of their Kizilelma UCAV. I think, at that point, you're entering manned fighter territory from a design complexity standpoint. This wouldn't be surprising either. Turkey lost out on the F-35B, but it still wants a...

If the PAF wants MMU/TFX, it'd wait for the TR Motor engines. In the mean time, it can build out the J-10CE fleet.

1. Market Availability: Currently, there aren't many twin-engine aircraft available to the PAF to buy, even if it wanted to. 2. Cost. When said aircraft were available (e.g. Tornado), they were too cost prohibitive. 3. The PAF wants a twin engine aircraft. If and when the J-35/J-21 or MMU...

I think Turkey is actively working for something like this via the Hurjet and MMU. Their HMD/S, for example, skips the monocule and goes straight to visor display projection. That opens up a lot of possibilities from a training standpoint.

Yep, that's the case @MastanKhan is making. It's not just 'secret streams' but the fact that the military is a key player in our economy. It might not be efficient from a growth and wealth distribution standpoint, but it does mean that the military generates lots of revenue. If Egypt can...

What are the chances that the PTI vs. PDM fight is, at heart, a proxy fight between two competing upper-echelon camps vying for Gen. Bajwa's seat (after he retires)? Fundamentally, my implication here is that it doesn't matter if PTI or PDM wins because, ultimately, an establishment will...

You're promoting a fighter with key ITAR inputs to countries who... 1. Either don't have good ties with the U.S. 2. Already have cheaper or more tested ITAR-heavy options (e.g., FA-50, Gripen, etc). ...and you're not getting any sales? I wonder why...

Exactly, and the PAF can add certain F-16 variants (e.g., the A/Bs and the Block-25/32/42/52) without any additional investment. The pursuit of used F-16s is about shoring up numbers as quickly as possible. Moreover, when we start considering the F-16 our most 'obsolete' jet, then we're in good...

For its challenges, the West -- especially North America -- does a better job of driving critical thinking and building a culture of accountability. IMO, the "accountability" we see in East Asia is out of fear of punishment, but it doesn't emanate from a sense of building a strong team, doing...

For the PAF, the ideal mix is having a total of around 100~110 F-16A/Bs and 50~75 F-16C/Ds in total. This was the original trajectory if not for Pressler. It would likely keep a lot of those airframes in reserve too so as to keep a core fleet of 90~110 active at all times. The good thing about...

I agree. I think the correct framing isn't "is Pak Army a threat to Islam" but, rather, "can I be a good Muslim in the Pak system?" So, the stately entities in Pakistan aren't a threat to Islam the deen, but the corruption within them doesn't attract or keep people of good conduct and ability...

It'd depend on how much bigger the TFX/MMU is compared to the J-35. It sounds like the J-35 might be a pretty big fighter in its own right and, possibly, have nearly as much range and payload as the TFX Block-1. Remember, the J-35 is an evolution of the FC-31. So, China's been working on this...

Sweden doesn't manufacture jets from scratch. Many of the Gripen's inputs come from overseas, e.g., engine, flight control system, etc. It's quite difficult to indigenously produce a fighter without a deep industrial base for gas turbines, steel, composites, etc. Sweden has some of those inputs...