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Look I'm all for the PN operating its own fighter wing but just because a PN delegation visits PAC does NOT mean that they are going to raise a fighter wing! Can we please keep things in perspective and not try and peddle our own fantasies!

No further information. There were pics on the net of the COAS inspecting them following an exercise but I cant seem to find them. They specialise in DA and heliborne assault. As far as I am aware one battalion has been raised operating under 10 ID IV Corp. The plan is for each standing division...

Do you know what it takes to manufacture a helicopter indigenously? PAC don't even manufacture the JF17 completely!

Really?! The original report is old and lack of funds have slowed down the PA's plans to modernise infantry gear. The only thing I can see actually materialising apart from new comms, infantry body armour etc for deployed units is the 'mothership' - i.e. the Chinese MRAP being acquired for COIN...

The PA equivalent to the 75th Rangers is the Light Commando Battalion. The SSG has traditionally been used by Ground Commanders as elite infantry/shock troops in a conventional battle setting which the SSG never was envisaged for hence the disproportionately high casualty rates amongst the SSG...

What drone technology? Another mindless statement from our esteemed Defence Minister. Someone may want to remind him that the private sector is already producing UAVs!

Thanks Last Hope. Are we going to procure the H&K piecemeal or is POF negotiating a license for local manufacture? Black Tiger both the HK 417 and G36 can come in 7.62mm config depending upon customers requirements.

In the Rangers pic posted above what does 'Reds' denote?

Last Hope which rifle is your father's unit replacing their G3s with? Xyon has listed the potential contenders for the SMG replacement but I am not aware of any plans to replace the G3s. Xyon will the SMG replacement be acquired by LEAs in Pakistan as well or are they going to keep their Type...