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Pakistan and Poland pursue aerospace co-operation

Beth Stevenson - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

27 November 2017

Pakistani and Polish industry are furthering their industrial defence ties, having conducted the second meeting within a week to discuss potential ways in which the two nations can collaborate on a number of technology areas.

On 24 November, commander of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), ACM Sohail Aman, visited Warsaw to discuss bilateral aerospace industrial co-operation with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), and was pictured looking at the company’s unmanned aerial vehicle designs.

This was the second of three visits that are planned for 2017, according to PGZ, and follows a 15–19 November visit during which Pakistan Ordnance Factory and members of the government visited PGZ to discuss potential co-operation in the development of small arms and ammunition.

 

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Marking it's anniversary, special nose art applied on a PAF C-130 Transport.

 

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1971 - The Air War. Read here https://t.co/WiuQJRyado https://t.co/KEdoSzAmyC

 

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Azerbaijan has inked contracts with Pakistan, finalizing a deal to purchase 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The signing took place during a trilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan, and hosted in the Azeri capital Baku. During the meeting, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called for greater joint defense production between the three countries, something his counterparts were amenable to. Azerbaijan and Pakistan, being the smaller defence industry players of the three countries, will likely look to limit their hard currency outflows and increase support for their respective defence suppliers by linking to the supply channels supporting the Turkish Armed Forces. This could potentially be had by Islamabad and Baku partnering with Ankara in the latter’s development programs. Pakistan is also looking to sell its JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter to Azerbaijan, and manufacturer PAC is configuring Turkish firm Aselsan’s ASELPOD targeting pod to the JF-17. This, along with potentially other Turkish subsystems and air-to-surface weapons, could make their way to Azerbaijan should Baku select the JF-17.

 

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PAF to continue its journey of indigenization: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Sohail Aman on Thursday termed the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder a symbol of national pride and said that Pakistan Air Force (PAF)would continue its journey of indigenization to further improve country’s defensive capabilities.

He was speaking as chief guest at the opening ceremony of Air Tech Conference and Techno Show at Air University, Islamabad.

Air Vice Marshal (Retd), Faaiz Amir, Vice Chancellor of Air University was also present at the occasion.

The distinguished speakers gave presentations on different aspects of science and technology during the opening session of the conference.

The Air Chief said that Pakistan’s future was bright as the country’s youth were full of talent.

“We need to groom and guide them properly,” he said.

He said that Pakistani nation and the armed forces had fought the war against terrorists with supreme courage and determination, while rendering great sacrifices, which had resulted in wiping out this menace from the country.

Over three thousand students from around hundred educational institutions would present their projects in the four-day conference.

Competitions in 26 different disciplines including photography, aero modelling and robotics etc will also be held during the grand event.

The main objective of the conference is to highlight the importance of technology in the progress of the nation and offering opportunities to the talented students to showcase their hidden talent at both national and international levels.

A science exhibition, followed by a thrilling aero modelling show at F-9 Park, Islamabad will also be held on the last day of the conference.

 

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'Pakistan to send astronauts into space in two years'

By News Desk
Published: December 7, 2017

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman addressing AirTech’17 Conference at Air University in Islamabad on Thursday. PHOTO: INP

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman has announced that Pakistan will be able to send astronauts into space with the collaboration of China in the next two years.

He was addressing the inauguration session of AirTech’17 conference, hosted by Air University in Islamabad on Thursday, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Air force (PAF).

AirTech’17 is the country’s largest technical and scientific Olympiad, being held at the main campus of Air University from December 7 to 10.

The air chief disclosed that Pakistan was currently working to manufacture next generation aircraft with the support of Chinese experts, adding that China was also providing technical support to Pakistan for launching the satellite programme.

PAF can shoot down any drone violating Pakistani airspace, says air chief

Pakistan annually manufactures 16 to 20 JF-17 aircraft, which are much better than F-16 planes in performance, said Aman.

Commenting over importance of national defence, he said Pakistan was on right track to curb terrorism and emphasised that security, stability and prosperity were interlinked in today’s world.

The air chief, in his keynote address on “Leadership, Education & Society Development”, said the purpose of an education system must be to introduce latest technologies and contribute something positive for the betterment of society as a whole.

He also urged the importance of industry-academia cooperation.

“No doubt, Pakistani students are talented, intelligent and hard-working but to achieve success in life goals, unconditional faith, firm commitment and tireless struggle are essential,” he emphasised.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

This man needs an extension. Because the air force needs him.

PAF to continue its journey of indigenization: Air Chief

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal, Sohail Aman on Thursday termed the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder a symbol of national pride and said that Pakistan Air Force (PAF)would continue its journey of indigenization to further improve country’s defensive capabilities.

He was speaking as chief guest at the opening ceremony of Air Tech Conference and Techno Show at Air University, Islamabad.

Air Vice Marshal (Retd), Faaiz Amir, Vice Chancellor of Air University was also present at the occasion.

The distinguished speakers gave presentations on different aspects of science and technology during the opening session of the conference.

The Air Chief said that Pakistan’s future was bright as the country’s youth were full of talent.

“We need to groom and guide them properly,” he said.

He said that Pakistani nation and the armed forces had fought the war against terrorists with supreme courage and determination, while rendering great sacrifices, which had resulted in wiping out this menace from the country.

Over three thousand students from around hundred educational institutions would present their projects in the four-day conference.

Competitions in 26 different disciplines including photography, aero modelling and robotics etc will also be held during the grand event.

The main objective of the conference is to highlight the importance of technology in the progress of the nation and offering opportunities to the talented students to showcase their hidden talent at both national and international levels.

A science exhibition, followed by a thrilling aero modelling show at F-9 Park, Islamabad will also be held on the last day of the conference.

'Pakistan to send astronauts into space in two years'

By News Desk
Published: December 7, 2017

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman addressing AirTech’17 Conference at Air University in Islamabad on Thursday. PHOTO: INP

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman has announced that Pakistan will be able to send astronauts into space with the collaboration of China in the next two years.

He was addressing the inauguration session of AirTech’17 conference, hosted by Air University in Islamabad on Thursday, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Air force (PAF).

AirTech’17 is the country’s largest technical and scientific Olympiad, being held at the main campus of Air University from December 7 to 10.

The air chief disclosed that Pakistan was currently working to manufacture next generation aircraft with the support of Chinese experts, adding that China was also providing technical support to Pakistan for launching the satellite programme.

PAF can shoot down any drone violating Pakistani airspace, says air chief

Pakistan annually manufactures 16 to 20 JF-17 aircraft, which are much better than F-16 planes in performance, said Aman.

Commenting over importance of national defence, he said Pakistan was on right track to curb terrorism and emphasised that security, stability and prosperity were interlinked in today’s world.

The air chief, in his keynote address on “Leadership, Education & Society Development”, said the purpose of an education system must be to introduce latest technologies and contribute something positive for the betterment of society as a whole.

He also urged the importance of industry-academia cooperation.

“No doubt, Pakistani students are talented, intelligent and hard-working but to achieve success in life goals, unconditional faith, firm commitment and tireless struggle are essential,” he emphasised.

 

[araz]

This man needs an extension. Because the air force needs him.

This would be a bad idea. I think he reflects the collective thought process of the force which means there are more ideas to come with the new chiefs. Extensions take that opportunity away and waste newer brains and ideas. His time has come and will go. Others need to step in and give their own blend of thought and vigour to push things forward.
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[Ahmet Pasha]

Thats a very fair point. But I have two objections

1) We might not see same amount of leadership and enthisiasm displayed by him in a different air chief. Like we saw with Raheel handing over command to Bajwa.

2) I think that a politician should not choose the chief of any service arm. He should only select his cabinet members like the Minister of Defence for example.

This would be a bad idea. I think he reflects the collective thought process of the force which means there are more ideas to come with the new chiefs. Extensions take that opportunity away and waste newer brains and ideas. His time has come and will go. Others need to step in and give their own blend of thought and vigour to push things forward.
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The latest news indicated that the JF-17B 02 prototype flew for the first time on December 7, 2017.
- Last Updated 12/8/17

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

It seems it has CFTs or maybe its just the color scheme.

The latest news indicated that the JF-17B 02 prototype flew for the first time on December 7, 2017.
- Last Updated 12/8/17
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[fatman17]

It seems it has CFTs or maybe its just the color scheme.

Just primer paint and the dorsal hump holds electronics which made space for 2nd seat

 

[araz]

Just primer paint and the dorsal hump holds electronics which made space for 2nd seat

Any thoughts/info on changes/modifications to second prototype?
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