Pakistan Air Force assured of latest equipment

[Salahadin]

Pakistan will focus on ramping up indigenous capabilities and entering joint ventures with foreign manufacturers to ensure its air force acquires the latest equipment, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Thursday.

Speaking to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Qamar Suleman, Gilani said the government would also provide the necessary resources for upgrading its professional capabilities, APP reported.

The prime minister asked Suleman to ensure that under his command, the PAF continues to be equipped with the latest technology and was ever-ready to meet any challenges.

According to Gilani, the force had played a key role in defending the country in addition to supporting the civil administration in relief and rehabilitation measures during natural calamities.

On his part, Suleman apprised the prime minister of various measures taken by the PAF to optimise its effectiveness and efficiency. He also informed the prime minister about the upgradation and modernisation that was underway in the PAF.

The PAF operates 407 combat jets. Its fleet strength is a little over 600 if VIP aircraft, trainers, transports and helicopters are included.

The PAF is currently in the process of inducting the JF-17 Thunder combat jet that has been jointly developed and manufactured with China. Eight of the 150 aircraft ordered have been delivered.

Pakistan Air Force assured of latest equipment

 

[maverick2009]

only 8

I thought PAF had 17

 

[Keysersoze]

only 8

I thought PAF had 17

Whenever a south Asian source goes into specifics i would ignore it. or treat it with suspicion as it is probably incorrect.

 

[Hyde]

its 8 man, its not 17

 

[IceCold]

There is a 35% cut on our strategic program, tells us how sincere the current government really is in modernizing Pakistan armed forces, i will take this news with a whole lot doze of salt. There isn't anything substantial and worth mentioning GOP is doing for the armed forces. All projects have been started in the Musharraf era, heck they couldnt even make funds timely available for the induction of the JF-17 as a result of which the induction is delayed.

 

[Arsalan]

only 8

I thought PAF had 17

no dear it is eight or ten!

the figure of 17 JF17 with PAF is in correct! but we will be having this amount by end of the year as this is the time when we will be inducting first operational squadron!

at the present the JF17 with PAF are not battle operational and are only undergoing weapon integration and evaluation!

i hope this info helps you dear!

regards!

 

[zavis2003]

shame on the brans who are dscussing numbers instead of any important stuff entitled
if u needs to do so join some other forum