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Air Marshal Arshad Malik as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Air Marshal Arshad Malik was born on 12 July, 1962 at Faisalabad. He joined PAF College Sargodha in 1978 with 76th GD (P) course and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December, 1983. https://t.co/sT0sd5Odgg
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Air Marshal Arshad Malik appointed as vice chief of PAF
  • He was posted to China for two years to oversee and coordinate the development and manufacturing of JF-17 aircraft
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by Muhammad Irfan | Published on March 26, 2018 (Edited March 26, 2018)
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ISLAMABAD – Air Marshal Arshad Malik has been appointed as Vice Chief of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). According to PAF Spokesperson, Air Marshal Arshad Malik was born on 12 July 1962 in Faisalabad.

He joined PAF in 1978 with 76th GDP course and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December 1983.

During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, a Flying Wing, an Operational Air Base and a Regional Air Command. He was posted to China for two years to oversee and coordinate the development and manufacturing of JF-17 aircraft
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He looks familiar---was he the one at the Paris air show display---.
 
Air Marshal Arshad Malik as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. Air Marshal Arshad Malik was born on 12 July, 1962 at Faisalabad. He joined PAF College Sargodha in 1978 with 76th GD (P) course and was commissioned as a fighter pilot in December, 1983. https://t.co/sT0sd5Odgg
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Made a good job of sales of mashaq to various countries. Lets hope he carries on in the same enthusiastic vane.
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JF-17 TO GET CHINESE-DEVELOPED AESA RADAR
JF-17 to get Chinese-developed AESA radar

28 MARCH, 2018 SOURCE: FLIGHTGLOBAL.COM BY: GREG WALDRON SINGAPORE
The Chengdu/Pakistan Aernautical Complex JF-17 fighter is to get an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which is expected to boost its export prospects.

The KLJ-7A AESA radar developed by the Nanjing Research Institutie of Electronics Technology (NRIET) will be installed on the single-engined type, which is operated by the Pakistan air force, says NRIET's head Hu Mingchun in a China Daily report.

A mockup of the KLJ-7A was displayed by China Electronics Technology Group at the Zhuhai air show in 2016.

"Our product will tremendously extend the fighter jet's detection range, giving it a much longer sight that will help it detect the enemy's aircraft before they do, and this is very important because in real combat if you see first, you fire first," says Hu.

"The radar is capable of tracking dozens of targets and engaging several of them simultaneously. It also has a good jamming-resistant capacity that keeps the plane away from enemy's electronic interference."

Replacing the aircraft's mechnically-scanned KLJ-7 radar with an AESA set is a key element in the JF-17's Block III configuration, which also features an updated cockpit and better avionics. The radar could also be used to upgrade in-service aircraft in the Block I and II configuration.

Adding AESA is expected to boost the type's export prospects. Although Pakistan and China's export firm CATIC have actively promoted the JF-17 on the international market for years, success has been limited.

At the Paris air show in June 2015, a Pakistani air force official told FlightGlobal that a "contract had been signed" with an Asian country. The Asian country has yet to be officially named, but is believed to be Myanmar. Images on Chinese social media have shown a JF-17 in Myanmar air force markings.

Nigeria's proposed 2018 budget document confirmed that the African nation will obtain JF-17s, with N13.1 billion ($36 million) will be earmarked as partial payment for three of the fighter jets. The payment will also cover support equipment and spares.

In the China Daily story, Hu called on Beijing to increase its support for Chinese arms makers on the international market. He adds that a major focus of the NRIET has been developing radar systems that can detect stealth aircraft, such as the Lockheed Martin F-22.

Powered by the Klimov RD-93 engine, the JF-17 is pitched as a low-cost fighter for developing world air forces. Following feedback from prospective customers, a two seat version was developed, which is now undergoing testing.

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China to upgrade radar of Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter aircraft

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

28 March 2018

China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft with the KLJ-7A active electronically scanned-array (AESA) radar, according to a 28 March report by the China Daily newspaper.

Hu Mingchun, head of the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) in Jiangsu province, was quoted by the state-owned paper as saying that the newest version of the KLJ-7 fire-control radar (FCR) will substantially improve the combat capabilities of the aircraft.

“Our product will tremendously extend the fighter jet’s detection range, giving it a much longer sight that will help it detect the enemy’s aircraft before they do; and this is very important, because in real combat if you see first, you fire first,” he said.
 
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China to upgrade Pakistan JF-17 with KLJ-7A AESA radar

March 2018 news aviation air force industry

POSTED ON THURSDAY, 29 MARCH 2018 10:17

China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jets with a world-class radar system that will substantially improve the combat capability of the aircraft, a top Chinese radar researcher said. Hu Mingchun, head of the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology in Jiangsu province, said the KLJ-7A active phased array radar will give the JF-17 many advantages in an aerial combat.

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China will upgrade Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jets with a world-class radar system that will substantially improve the combat capability of the aircraft, a top Chinese radar researcher said. Hu Mingchun, head of the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology in Jiangsu province, said the KLJ-7A active phased array radar will give the JF-17 many advantages in an aerial combat.

"Our product will tremendously extend the fighter jet's detection range, giving it a much longer sight that will help it detect the enemy's aircraft before they do, and this is very important because in real combat if you see first, you fire first," he said. "The radar is capable of tracking dozens of targets and engaging several of them simultaneously. It also has a good jamming-resistant capacity that keeps the plane away from enemy's electronic interference."

The KLJ-7A radar can be mounted on light-or medium-weight fighter jets. It is one of the best of its kind in the world in terms of technology and capability, Hu said.

Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology, part of the State-owned defense giant China Electronics Technology Group Corp, is the country's largest and strongest developer of military radar. Its products have been sold to more than 20 nations in Africa and Asia.
The JF-17, known as the FC-1 in China, is a lightweight, multirole fighter jet codeveloped by Aviation Industry Corp of China and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.

The plane is widely deployed by the Pakistan Air Force and some reportedly have been purchased by the Myanmar Air Force.
Meanwhile China and Pakistan have spared no effort to find new buyers.

Wu Peixin, an aviation industry analyst in Beijing, said the upgrade with a type of cutting-edge radar will undoubtedly enhance the JF-17/FC-1's appeal to potential buyers from developing nations.

"The KLJ-7A will enable JF-17 and its variants to have stronger fighting capability at a reasonable cost, allowing the aircraft to compete with or confront expensive Western or Russian jets," he said.

Hu suggested that China should encourage and give more support to the efforts of Chinese arms makers to export because by doing so the country's defense technologies and products will have more opportunities to display their advantages to buyers and to verify designs and capabilities for further improvements.

The research institute has been promoting a series of new-generation radar capable of detecting stealth aircraft such as the US F-22 Raptor.

These new radar types, such as the YLC-8B, SLC-7 and SLC-12, integrate the traditional detection method of mechanical scanning with two-dimensional active phased array technology, so they are able to handle not only stealth fighter jets but also unmanned aircraft, and even cruise or ballistic missiles, according to the institute.
All of them can be mounted on vehicles, it said.

Hu said the institute not only sells its radar but also provides air-defense solution packages to clients and helps them build their own research and development capabilities.

"In the past, our radar was backward so we had to follow others' rules in both the market and the battlefield. Now we have begun to turn into a leading player in this sphere. Therefore, we are becoming a rule maker and make others follow our rules," Hu said.

(Source: China Daily)










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Graduation ceremony of PAF’s 120th Combat Support Course held





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ISLAMABAD: The graduation ceremony of 120th Combat Support Course, 40th BLPC Course and commissioning of 10 cadets of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) was held at PAF Academy, Asghar Khan on Thursday.

Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest of the ceremony. Mr Mehdi Honardoost, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan was also present at the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Air Chief said “Let there be no doubt in the minds of our adversaries that PAF is fully committed to defend sovereignty of the country with utmost might and with all possible means.”


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Addressing the parade, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan said, “Certainly, your training at PAF Academy Asghar Khan has equipped you with ample knowledge in your respective professions. As officers, you will be required to establish your credentials by grooming yourselves at both professional as well as personal levels.”

He further said, “PAF has taken a number of initiatives to reinforce its operational preparedness. By the grace of Allah Almighty and the commitment of our personnel, we have successfully achieved various strategic milestones. I am glad to share that our efforts towards indigenization and self-reliance have been highly rewarding; the world-wide acclaim received by JF-17 is a manifestation of our indigenous defence production capabilities.”

He added “I strongly believe that PAF is fully capable to measure up to the aspirations of the people of Pakistan. With the entire Pakistani nation at our back, the resounding success of Air Power employment in synergy with sister services helped in eradicating the menace of terrorism and restoration of peace to the country and the region at large. This has made the whole nation proud of its Armed Forces and especially PAF.”

“I would like to reiterate that we are a peace-loving nation and want to live in peace with dignity and our desire for peaceful co-existence is for regional stability”.

A total of 47 cadets including 09 Lady Cadets were graduated at the occasion. The Chief Guest awarded branch insignia and trophies to the distinction holders.

Trophy for Best Performance in 120th Combat Support Course was awarded to Aviation Cadet Sidra Abdullah, while Aviation Cadet Sajid Mahmood received trophy for Overall Best Performance in 40th BLPC Course.

The ceremony was followed by a thrilling performance by “Eaglets”- the Para Motor Glider team of the Academy.
 
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