Zarvan
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Hahaha, helwa awi! I just don't see the FB pages because I'm not on it and I don't follow a lot of those sites, or many of the videos so it was a nice surprise and the other pics you just posted are fantastic.
Don't forget, it's only been recent that all these pics have been allowed. You remember the days where all we had were 10 pics LOL! I'm glad they're allowing more showing. A7san kedah 3an el khof we mesh 3azeen 7ad y'shoof 7aga. That mentality was bad IMO. Some stuff of course you don't let out but if it's a known package why not?
lol, I actually have seen this one before. It's nice to see it mounted, though.
You know, Zarvan, they've been talking about the JF-17 in Egypt since before you folks had it operational! The rumors were abound and when was that, 10 years ago or something like that? We were thinking they might just go straight to China and licence build the FC-1 or it could be a cooperation licence build of the JF-17 but it never materialized or it could've just been a rumor and then came the revolution. Now Rafales, MiG-29M/M2 or 35, possibly V-upgrade like the boys are saying and the S-300V (I believe) along with the Tor Buk M-1-2 and a very dedicated air defense system that makes the need now for just enough aircraft that can perform high level missions and especially BVR ones since any potent adversary will be doing that as well. EW and jamming capabilities is a must at a very high level because you get jammed first or your electronic warfare isn't up to snuff to the enemy's and you're fighting like a blind duck. Data links and battlefield awareness along with IFF is probably the most important thing and we have what, 8 or 10 E-2C Hawkeys which the US Navy still uses effectively and we have the new satellite as well and I'm sure a few other things that every military keeps secret. So those would be the essentials. I personally think the JF-17 blck III would be a great addition to help in the replacement of the F-7's and it would be even better if it was a license-build agreement to make use of assembling in Egypt. The only problem is I think the boys are right that it probably won't happen because they're already getting a lot between the Rafales, MiGs, and KA-52'S. But anything is possible. Who thought Egypt would end up with a pair of Mistrals?!
I never said anything I was talking to Egyptian who has massive news about your Armed Forces and there plans. He thinks that even after upgrading 220 F-16 which you have and getting around 50 MIG 35 and may be 50 Rafale that sitll won't be enough. You need another Fighter Jet and for that I suggested and JF-17 BLOCK III he also says that would be among top options and reasons are pretty obvious. You can get JF-17 BLOCK III with TOT and with latest weapons package including the latest BVR and Air to Air Missiles being introduced by China also you can get them from South Africa and Brazil .
