Malaysia considering to purchase JF-17 Thunder from Pakistan: Malaysian HC

[The Sandman]

Over 60% of Pakistan F-7 fleet has remained grounded since 2010 as revealed in IAF regional analysis report in 2013.

Indian Defense Ministry admits almost half its planes can't fly - UPI.com

 

[egodoc222]

So how many thunders is Malaysia buying?
10-20 squadrons?

 

[proud_indian]

lolwa big time

 

[v9s]

Malaysia has no plans to buy JF-17: Malaysian defence minister

There is no such news. It was a figment of your friend's imagination.

So how many thunders is Malaysia buying?
10-20 squadrons?

They're still deciding. Let's wait and find out, shall we?

 

[v9s]

Malaysia has no plans to buy JF-17: Malaysian defence minister

There is no source.

 

[Force Awakens]

There is no such news. It was a figment of your friend's imagination.


They're still deciding. Let's wait and find out, shall we?

Lol.Actually Bernama the official Malaysian government news agency published this news:

Ministry of Defense Has No Plans To Buy Jet Fighter From Pakistan - Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) - The Defence Ministry has no plans to buy fighter jets Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) Thunder of Pakistan as international media reported today.

"I've never heard it before. It's the first time I heard it. We do not have plans to buy it," said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Hussein.

He said this when met at the Parliament lobby today in response to international media reports, quoting Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Hasrul Sani Mujtabar that said the Malaysian government is keen to buy JF-17 aircraft from Islamabad.

"Jet fighters JF-17 is considered a product of excellent defense sector of Pakistan and the decision on the purchase amount will be decided soon by the government," said Dr Hasrul Sani cited international media.

Elaborating on the Budget 2016 for his ministry, he said the focus will be on the acquisition of new assets to the armed forces, including 6 battleships offshore 'Littoral Combatant Ship'.

In addition, weapons system 'Very Short Range Air Defence', armored vehicles and aircraft Airbus A-400M and the latest technological equipment.

"As I said before, we will focus on the provision of RM17.304 billion received in Budget 2016 to the welfare of retired veteran, safety, preparedness and transformational training program and policy issues," he said.

- BERNAMA

wwwbernamacom/bernama/v8/bm/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=1201292

Just add dots after wwww and after com

@Blue Marlin

 

[v9s]

Lol.Actual Bernama the official Malaysian government news agency published this news:



wwwbernamacom/bernama/v8/bm/ge/newsgeneral.php?id=1201292

Just add dots after wwww and after com

I take my words back.

 

[C130]

This thing cant do aerial interception or dogfight. By getting JF-17, she can carry out ground attack, interception and dogfight. Rather than buying a specialized aircraft which you need another platform to do another task. Especially for a limited budget armed forces.

who in the area poses a threat to Uganda with a decent air force

 

[Basel]

quote of the year! JF 17 with western avionics? when Pak and China themselves couldn't get it!!

Im outta here.....

Not just western avionics (i.e. radar like Vixen-1000E AESA), even western engine like ej-200 is available for JFT if customer can afford it.

 

[khanasifm]

Could Malaysian Interest in JF-17 Signal Export Sales?

 

[Zarvan]

Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images

A Pakistani JF-17 Thunder performs on Sept. 6 during celebrations to mark the country's Defense Day in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD — Malaysia is considering the JF-17 Thunder aircraft as an option for its air force modernization program. However, despite analysts saying the aircraft is well suited to Malaysia's requirements, it's unclear whether the country will actually buy the Sino-Pakistan jet.

The uncertainty is especially so when considering entrenched opposition from other suppliers already well established in this area of defense sales and machinations by Pakistan's arch-rival India.

Malaysian interest in the JF-17 was signaled by its High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Hasrul Sani, who according to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), discussed the fighter against the backdrop of boosting the bilateral relationship in general.

Malay-Pakistani relations are wide-ranging, but Pakistani defense equipment sales to Malaysia have halted at anti-tank and anti-aircraft missile systems.

However, Kaiser Tufail, analyst, and former air force pilot, said he thinks consideration for the JF-17 may move to a higher level.

"I think the Malaysians might be genuinely interested because Pakistan has a respectable defense industry, with the products being considerably cheaper compared to the West due to cheap labor," he said.

"These products have been amply proven in the hands of very professional armed forces. These are reasons enough for many developing countries to look for defense hardware from Pakistan," he added.

Malaysia has long indicated a desire to replace its remaining US supplied F-5E/F fighter aircraft, and the MiG-29s it acquired from Russia in the 1990s. This may result in an order for 36-40 aircraft, according to information available on the program.

Though the JF-17 appears to be very well suited to Malaysia's requirements and would complement the heavier Su-30MKM Flanker fighters in service, Malaysian sources indicate privately that the JF-17 may face an uphill battle because European and US fighters already stated as being under consideration.

However, Brian Cloughley, analyst and former Australian defense attache to Islamabad, said he also believes the Malaysian interest to be genuine, but cautions there is more to consider.

"Heads of diplomatic missions don't usually say things publicly that aren't accurate," he said. "So there is probably something in this, in that interest appears to have been expressed, but the devil is as always in the detail, and there will have to be agreement by Beijing to any movement towards a deal."

Coughley added: "If that is arranged it will be behind well-closed doors and nobody will know what the [Chinese] terms are."

News of Malaysian consideration of the JF-17 comes against the backdrop of renewed Egyptian interest in the aircraf and reports of interest from Morocco and Sri Lanka. After years of efforts, Tufail said he believes the JF-17 is on the cusp of achieving export sales.

"I think 2016 is going to see at least three export orders, as the deals are in the final stages", he said.

Though the JF-17 "stands a fairly good chance," Tufail highlighted "the Indians are certain to field the Tejas in the international market in the coming months," in reference to India's own lightweight fighter.

"The marketing tussle is expected to be interesting."

Morocco is reported to have requested that the JF-17 participate in the Rabat Air Show in 2016 amid local speculation the type is being considered to replace the F-5E Tiger II fighters in Moroccan service.

Morocco has already purchased the VT-1A tank, which is a Chinese-produced version of the Pakistani Al-Khalid; therefore, analysts are confident the JF-17 has a good chance based on the existing defense relationship.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has been speculated as a JF-17 customer for a number of years, though no confirmation has emerged despite numerous inquiries by Defense News. Pakistani officials said they do not comment on such deals before they have been signed as a matter of policy.

A JF-17 sale to Sri Lanka may not be so easy, however.

News reports from Sri Lanka indicate the interest is genuine, but it has run into ferocious Indian opposition. New Delhi demanded the deal be canceled and any alternative to be purchased instead, and at Indian expense, if need be.

Other reports stated India has offered the Tejas as an alternative.

"The Indians are coming on strong in this," said Cloughley. "They will do everything they can to disrupt Pakistan-[Sri Lankan] military cooperation of any sort.

He cited domestic India considerations in respect to the Indian state of Tamil Nadu "because it's quite important vote-wise" as a major driving force behind this opposition.

Tufail, however, points to a rather more base reason for the India opposition: "[India] has no reason to oppose Sri Lanka for a JF-17 bid, except suffering from a 'sour grapes' syndrome."

Nevertheless, Cloughley said a JF-17 sale to Sri Lanka may not transpire.

"The feeling in Colombo is one of resentment, but I think the Indians' bullying may well work."

Could Malaysian Interest in JF-17 Signal Export Sales?

 

[Perpendicular]

No Plan To Buy Pakistan Fighter Jet - Hishammuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Defence Ministry has no plan to purchase the Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) Thunder multi-role fighters (JF-17) from Pakistan as was reported in the international news media today, said Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

"I have never heard of this. I am hearing this for the first time. We have no plan to make such a purchase," he told Bernama when approached at the lobby of Parliament House today.

He was asked about the media reports having quoted Malaysian High Commissioner to Pakistan Datuk Dr Hasrul Sani Mujtabar as saying that the Malaysian government was interested in buying the JF-17 from Islamabad.

"This [JF-17] jet fighter is considered an excellent production of Pakistan in the defence sector and A decision about the number [of purchases] would be taken very soon by the Malaysian government," Dr Hasrul Sani was quoted as saying by the international media.

BERNAMA - No Plan To Buy Pakistan Fighter Jet - Hishammuddin

 

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Sell Tejas to them.

 

[Beast]

Sell Tejas to them.

They dont buy crap.

 

[chhota bheem]

They dont buy crap.

Dont call it crap,your Pakistani friends will be pissed for selling them in the name of join development.