Mr. Farooqi - There are ONLY TWO things that I agree with you, that is, the threat theater has increased beyond just the neighboring borders of India and second, F-16's have restrictions specially from an embargo / sanction's standpoint.
The rest, you seem like out of touch with reality. Let's dissect your own analysis.....let's assume we have the same numbers of jets that 'you'd rather have' compared to JFT & J10B's standard numbers about to be procured.
Do you REALLY think having the little jets that you are recommending, you'll threaten NATO or the US? Use your common sense. I am assuming you are an adult over 18. Even India or Russia in conventional conflict can't win with NATO. That's the reality.
Second, JFT & J10B are not pieces of junks. Whoever thinks that, is smoking stuff that may be considered illegal in all US states. PAF never procured JFT to fight the F22 or a fleet of NATO's air forces. It was a replacement for jets purchased 30 years ago. Tell you the truth, this jet can hold its own against anything non F 22 & F 35 class. Add some AESA and RCS reduction measures to it further and this becomes a credible problem for even NATO. But, PAF's doctrine is defensive in nature with limited offense capability. I'd like to see some stealthy features getting introduced, heavy engines, large SAMS & AESA.
JFT is actually superior to F-16 up to block 40. It matches a lot of things in Block 52 though. So it can hold it own without doubt.
Pak needs to have credible & proven deterrence (sanction proof) and work on economy and becoming a more moderate country like Malaysia & Indonesia. Economic expansion will let you build or buy anything!
Orangzaib Bhai:
I was just quoting another posters comment and was not suggesting that we are going to have a war with NATO or USA. Let us not get emotional about JFT. As a Pakistani I love it too. But we have to be realistic. There is nothing wrong being critical of own self. I am quoting you from above " Pak needs to have credible & proven deterrence (sanction proof) and work on economy and becoming a more moderate country like Malaysia & Indonesia" Now meray bhai is JFT or J10B is a credible and proven deterrence? As far as JFT superior then F-16 block 40 then I believe that is a stretch. I mean even PAF not even calling or claiming JFT as comparable to F-16. Bhai jaan waqat or hallat ko phechano. One opportunity is coming in the form of Russia even considering having a relationship with Pakistan. What is wrong in having a good close relationship with Russia and bring in some defense talks too. ? Let us get the most out of it. We have a threat from eastern side and we need to be ready. Our PAF is badly under equipped. Let us admit it and do something about it. Why can't we have SU 30 or SU 27? I know it is going to be expensive but at least Morals will be taken care off. I can't understand the policy of single engine aircrafts. Let us have some twine engine plans so that we can defend ourselves. I hope apki narazigi will end once you will think about it. All I want like you and most other Pakistanis to have a defense so that one could think twice even thinking of messing with us. I believe we can do it if we could realistically access the situation and without getting emotional. May Allah give us wisdom make the right decisions.