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[Ankit Kumar]

AW-139 VIP helicopters as well

May I ask how many?

 

[nomi007]

PAF is evaluating TAI Hurkus.
The TAI Hurkus is a tandem two-seat, low-wing, single-engine, turboprop aircraft being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries as a new basic trainer and ground attack aircraft.

 

[razgriz19]

May I ask how many?

050

051

052

053

054

So about 5 of them

 

[Danish saleem]

so what these serial telling us ?

6-050?
6-051?

 

[razgriz19]

so what these serial telling us ?

6-050?
6-051?

Proof that there are 5 in service. I don't believe anything regarding Pak military procurements until i see it.
So many fanboys shooting flames nowadays

 

[Ankit Kumar]

050

051

052

053

054

So about 5 of them

Thanks.

 

[fatman17]

May I ask how many?

6 but they are all multi role. VVIP and SAR

 

[Paksanity]

Pakistan in talks with US to procure latest F-16 jets: Air chief - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

Pakistan in talks with US to procure latest F-16 jets: Air chief
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman on Monday said Pakistan is in negotiations with the United States to procure the latest F-16 fighter jets, but did not specify an exact number.

“We are in talks with US defence officials to get some latest F-16s but the deal may take some time,” the Air chief said while talking to reporters after the rolling out ceremony of the 16th JF-17 Thunder aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.

The Air chief said by the year 2020, Pakistan Air Force will say “goodbye to some of its old fighter jets including the Mirage.”

He expressed satisfaction over the production and quality level of the JF-17 Thunder and said it is at par with the F-16 in terms of performance and operations.

 

[The Eagle]

Pakistan in talks with US to procure latest F-16 jets: Air chief - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

Pakistan in talks with US to procure latest F-16 jets: Air chief
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman on Monday said Pakistan is in negotiations with the United States to procure the latest F-16 fighter jets, but did not specify an exact number.

“We are in talks with US defence officials to get some latest F-16s but the deal may take some time,” the Air chief said while talking to reporters after the rolling out ceremony of the 16th JF-17 Thunder aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.

The Air chief said by the year 2020, Pakistan Air Force will say “goodbye to some of its old fighter jets including the Mirage.”

He expressed satisfaction over the production and quality level of the JF-17 Thunder and said it is at par with the F-16 in terms of performance and operations.

News about new F-16s is reference to the same number of 8 that Pakistan was lastly in talks and US Congress was suppose to approve, i think.

 

[Khafee]

News about new F-16s is reference to the same number of 8 that Pakistan was lastly in talks and US Congress was suppose to approve, i think.

So far, but I sincerely wish there are more

 

[The Eagle]

So far, but I sincerely wish there are more

and there would be more indeed. ACM and team is really working something better then ever before. The progress of procurement and growth of program JF-17 can be seen clearly. If no more 16s then we know, we have the options at last. Almost the right direction with steady movement.

Pakistan Zindabad

 

[Paksanity]

News about new F-16s is reference to the same number of 8 that Pakistan was lastly in talks and US Congress was suppose to approve, i think.

So far, but I sincerely wish there are more

I have this feeling that PAF is negotiating for a substantial number of F-16s although they are tight lipped and nothing can be said with certainty. I think India's Rafale deal is close to signing and this necessitates that PAF looks for a stop gap 4.5 Gen fighter to maintain the balance. Two units (32-36) of F-16V or Block-61 would be enough to offset Rafale to some degree. 8 units other than this are likely to be Blk-52+ (probably with some special equipment) and aimed at replacing losses occurred over the years. Only time will tell the true story, however.

 

[mingle]

I have this feeling that PAF is negotiating for a substantial number of F-16s although they are tight lipped and nothing can be said with certainty. I think India's Rafale deal is close to signing and this necessitates that PAF looks for a stop gap 4.5 Gen fighter to maintain the balance. Two units (32-36) of F-16V or Block-61 would be enough to offset Rafale to some degree. 8 units other than this are likely to be Blk-52+ (probably with some special equipment) and aimed at replacing losses occurred over the years. Only time will tell the true story, however.

It does make sence LM is closing F16 assembley lines in near future any new orders is good for fortworth taxes ppl and local taxens .F 16 v will fizzle out MMRCA rafale deal.

 

[Paksanity]

It does make sence LM is closing F16 assembley lines in near future any new orders is good for fortworth taxes ppl and local taxens .F 16 v will fizzle out MMRCA rafale deal.

Air Chief did say these negotiations will take time. That indicates issues that need to be addressed. Apparently these would be 1) overcoming political hostility of some congressmen. 2) negating influence of Indian lobby 3) finances 4) Pak government's typical hurdles in defence deals. On top of that getting clearance for latest hardware which will require clever diplomacy. On the positive side there is defence giant to put his weight on our side. They have considerable influence over US lawmakers and that can be worked to our advantage. Let's see and hope for the best.

 

[mingle]

Air Chief did say these negotiations will take time. That indicates issues that need to be addressed. Apparently these would be 1) overcoming political hostility of some congressmen. 2) negating influence of Indian lobby 3) finances 4) Pak government's typical hurdles in defence deals. On top of that getting clearance for latest hardware which will require clever diplomacy. On the positive side there is defence giant to put his weight on our side. They have considerable influence over US lawmakers and that can be worked to our advantage. Let's see and hope for the best.

Deal will go through for sure i hope i would be good numbers .indian lobby cant do ant thing they go some extent but end of the its bussiness why they care about indians when india giving bussiness to russia .American lawmakers knows that plus high profile GOPs know pak importance and defence needs .LM will play big role so obama Administartion but our govt will play positive role .