NIGERIAN AIR FORCE CHIEF CONFIRMS EXPECTED JF-17 DELIVERIES

[nadeemkhan110]

A JF-17 unit on static display at the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Karachi. Photo credit: Associated Press of Pakistan


The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Chief of Air Staff (COAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar confirmed that the NAF is expecting the delivery of three JF-17 multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is expected (defenceWeb). These will accompany six Mi-35N assault helicopters and three EMB-314 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft from Russia and Brazil, respectively.

Notes & Comments:

In September, during the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) air show, the Government of Nigeria and PAC signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) for the purchase of an undisclosed number of JF-17 lightweight multi-role fighters.

It had seemed that the MoU would be a prelude to a final contract, but during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), which took place in Karachi from 22 to 25 November, the term “MoU” was used to refer to inked contracts. With the NAF COAS essentially placing three JF-17s within the NAF’s procurement pipeline, it appears that the contract was signed at AAD.

PAC will be supplying the JF-17s along with 10 MFI-395 Super Mushshak basic trainers, which the NAF ordered in June. In August, the NAF Chief also called upon Pakistan to provide training and capacity building support in various domains, such as the NAF’s special operations forces and flight training. In fact, PAF pilots will be joining the NAF’s 310 Flying School to help train future NAF pilots.

Source: http://quwa.org/2016/11/30/nigerian-air-force-chief-confirms-expected-jf-17-deliveries/

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Would love to see JF-17 in Nigerian and Myanmar colors

 

[Valar Dohaeris]

That will be a moment of pride for all of us. Good luck PAC and NAF.

Would love to see JF-17 in Nigerian and Myanmar colors

I hope Myanmar contract never materializes. Our jets would be used for ethnic cleansing innocent unarmed Rohingya Muslims.

 

[Zibago]

Would love to see JF-17 in Nigerian and Myanmar colors

Nigeria should be our target country they have a good economy,excelent relation with paf and a huge need for 4th gen fighters we should lobby more heavily for more defence contracts in Nigeria they have a poor relation with both US and Russia

 

[PakGuns]

Would love to see JF-17 in Nigerian and Myanmar colors

Myanmar should be checked for human rights violation..

 

[Muhammad Omar]

That will be a moment of pride for all of us. Good luck PAC and NAF.



I hope Myanmar contract never materializes. Our jets would be used for ethnic cleansing innocent unarmed Rohingya Muslims.

it's already materialized and Myanmar ordered 16 JF-17 worth $560 Million in 2015

Myanmar should be checked for human rights violation..

they aren't using Aircraft

 

[PakGuns]

it's already materialized and Myanmar ordered 16 JF-17 worth $560 Million in 2015



they aren't using Aircraft

I am talking about potential sale to them..we have diplomatic access to Myanmar we must play role in calming their shit and thunder should be play card..

 

[Valar Dohaeris]

it's already materialized and Myanmar ordered 16 JF-17 worth $560 Million in 2015

Myanmar has an Islamophobic hate mongering leadership. Diplomatic efforts could be made to support Rohnigya populations.

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

Would love to see JF-17 in Nigerian and Myanmar colors

Coming soon....

 

[Side-Winder]

That defenceweb link isn't opening? How credible is it?

 

[NHUDA]

That will be a moment of pride for all of us. Good luck PAC and NAF.



I hope Myanmar contract never materializes. Our jets would be used for ethnic cleansing innocent unarmed Rohingya Muslims.

1- They are not Using Aircraft for these horrific activities. (if they decided too God Forbid, We can at least one way or another pressurize thm not to do so, once they will have our equipment and dependent on us)
2- If you won't sell the Aircraft, someone else will.
3- We will have additional Back door leverage to stop the horrible action by the govt.

 

[Kambojaric]

Will be a great day for Pakistan when these are delivered

 

[maximuswarrior]

1- They are not Using Aircraft for these horrific activities. (if they decided too God Forbid, We can at least one way or another pressurize thm not to do so, once they will have our equipment and dependent on us)
2- If you won't sell the Aircraft, someone else will.
3- We will have additional Back door leverage to stop the horrible action by the govt.

Good arguments. I'm not a fan of Myanmar regime which is killing innocent people without remorse. If we won't sell others certainly will.

Awesome news regarding NAF getting JF-17s! Really a proud moment. I think we can expect more countries to follow suit in the coming years.

 

[Beast]

I am talking about potential sale to them..we have diplomatic access to Myanmar we must play role in calming their shit and thunder should be play card..

The Myanmar can tell Pakistan if you don't deal with us. They can directly deal with China.

 

[Valar Dohaeris]

1- They are not Using Aircraft for these horrific activities. (if they decided too God Forbid, We can at least one way or another pressurize thm not to do so, once they will have our equipment and dependent on us)
2- If you won't sell the Aircraft, someone else will.
3- We will have additional Back door leverage to stop the horrible action by the govt.

I, too, realize the importance of this deal and really wish Pakistan to become the exporter of defense equipment. But, Myanmar govt is, somewhat, more extremist and terrorist which as much needs our efforts to build up international pressure on it as this deal does. All of the things you said will justify only when our govt does some serious efforts to stop the carnage or at-least try to help the oppressed peoples.

The Myanmar can tell Pakistan if you don't deal with us. They can directly deal with China.

Does china have interests lying with Myanmar regime so it is not possible for Pakistan to gains its supports in favor of the Rohingya ?