The way I look at the issue
100 JF17 (Block I / Block II) possible Radar upgrade
75 F16 Block C/D Year 2005 upgrades
Induct 90
Order 40 J10 C/D (Thrust Vector Engine, Increased hard points, IRST, AESA radar)
Order 50 JF17 (Block III) Full Package (Engine/Radar/Helmet Targeting System)
Shortfall 60 Crafts
- Keep Room for 40 Azm Prototypes around 2025-2030
- Attain 25 F16 in open market second hand from European friendly countries
- Or We Order 25 J10 C/D top up order
Attain 2 EW centric units from Saab
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Retire 150
Only good for Air to Ground Missions or Support Role at close/medium range
Or move fleet to Border with Afghanistan / Storage
These birds need a years 2018 Upgraded Radar/Modern Missile and EW pods to stay relevant
- Retire Mirages Retire plane keep pilots happy in new birds
- Retire F7-PG Retire plane keep pilots happy in new birds