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[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

USAF picks Yulista for AIDEWS engineering sustainment



Onboard defensive EW suite for Pakistani and Turkish F-16s to be maintained until 2026.
Yulista Services is providing engineering sustainment support for the AN/ALQ-211(V) Advanced Integrated Defense Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) aboard F-16 aircraft operated by the Pakistani and Turkish air forces.
‘Procurement of these services will enhance operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness of the AIDEWS and bolster F-16 FMS fleets’ survivability against electromagnetic threats,’ the DoD noted on 23 April.
Work on the $8.47 million contract from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (which includes $1 million of FMS funds obligated at the time of award) will be carried out in Huntsville, Alabama and is scheduled for completion by April 2026.
Pakistan operates F-16C/D and F-16A/B aircraft, while Turkey operates F-16C/Ds.
The AN/ALQ-211(V), manufactured by L3Harris Technologies, is an integrated self-protection system designed to protect fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft against RF threats.
Shephard Defence Insight notes that the radar warning receivers and jammers on AIDEWS can be positioned around the aircraft to provide 360-degree coverage. The AN/ALQ-211(V) can also be linked to onboard countermeasure dispensers.

USAF picks Yulista for AIDEWS engineering sustainment | Shephard

Onboard defensive EW suite for Pakistani and Turkish F-16s to be maintained until 2026.

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Yikes, a contract for 2 specific countries.

Why is that such a big deal? imagine they probably did, but if it was waived by PAF surely that shows Nigeria how good we are with after sales support no?

The Nigerians are paying on a layaway basis. Basically, they'll only order jets based on the cash they have on hand, and will transfer it ahead of any production work at PAC. We don't have the fiscal room to foot the bill for other countries (no credit facility, no loans, etc).

 

[Deltadart]

Yikes, a contract for 2 specific countries.

The Nigerians are paying on a layaway basis. Basically, they'll only order jets based on the cash they have on hand, and will transfer it ahead of any production work at PAC. We don't have the fiscal room to foot the bill for other countries (no credit facility, no loans, etc).

Agreed, we don't have deep pockets, but keep on squandering money. We as a nation must learn how to make more money. Export, export export.

 

[Yasser76]

Yikes, a contract for 2 specific countries.

The Nigerians are paying on a layaway basis. Basically, they'll only order jets based on the cash they have on hand, and will transfer it ahead of any production work at PAC. We don't have the fiscal room to foot the bill for other countries (no credit facility, no loans, etc).

I am aware of this, I was replying to a question in regards to payment of delivery expense (the IL-76 flight)

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Agreed, we don't have deep pockets, but keep on squandering money. We as a nation must learn how to make more money. Export, export export.

I agree, and sadly, exporting aircraft may not be the golden ticket. We don't have the scale to independently drive airliner sales, nor do we have the clout to get military aircraft buyers.

IMHO, when it comes to exports, our focus points should be automotive, pharmaceuticals, and anything semiconductor related (which is probably the biggest challenge, but IC demand is getting out of control).

That said, we should focus on indigenous aircraft development, but as a manifestation of developing our domestic feeder industries. Basically, we should think along Japan's lines where exporting gear isn't the goal, but rather, developing exportable inputs (e.g., gas turbines, aerostructure materials, engineering and design services, etc) is the focus. Simply, domestic military gear are just an outcome of having those industries in the country, but those industries drive exports for us.

 

[Deltadart]

I agree, and sadly, exporting aircraft may not be the golden ticket. We don't have the scale to independently drive airliner sales, nor do we have the clout to get military aircraft buyers.

IMHO, when it comes to exports, our focus points should be automotive, pharmaceuticals, and anything semiconductor related (which is probably the biggest challenge, but IC demand is getting out of control).

That said, we should focus on indigenous aircraft development, but as a manifestation of developing our domestic feeder industries. Basically, we should think along Japan's lines where exporting gear isn't the goal, but rather, developing exportable inputs (e.g., gas turbines, aerostructure materials, engineering and design services, etc) is the focus. Simply, domestic military gear are just an outcome of having those industries in the country, but those industries drive exports for us.

Fully agreed. We simply wasted way too much time in developing our economy. We never graduated from exporting raw materials and few processed products into what you outlined above. On a side note, we never stopped smuggling of goods from across our borders, and never stopped imports to develop our domestic industries. The kleptocracies that have looted and plundered Pakistan since it's inception have only one goal in mind, and that is to perpetuate their rule forever. Foreign military and economic aids were secured by selling the sovereignty of Pakistan. These moral cretins pocketed all the money themselves and ruled pakistan as their personal fiefdom.

 

[TigerOfMysore]

I agree, and sadly, exporting aircraft may not be the golden ticket. We don't have the scale to independently drive airliner sales, nor do we have the clout to get military aircraft buyers.

IMHO, when it comes to exports, our focus points should be automotive, pharmaceuticals, and anything semiconductor related (which is probably the biggest challenge, but IC demand is getting out of control).

That said, we should focus on indigenous aircraft development, but as a manifestation of developing our domestic feeder industries. Basically, we should think along Japan's lines where exporting gear isn't the goal, but rather, developing exportable inputs (e.g., gas turbines, aerostructure materials, engineering and design services, etc) is the focus. Simply, domestic military gear are just an outcome of having those industries in the country, but those industries drive exports for us.

If we had smart leaders at the helm - they would procure units from ASML and develop an IC ecosystem and manufacturing plants. Lets say they made an investment of $500MM (develop a decent ecosystem of ASML machines) and make them commercially available to the highest bidders - That investment could radically change our country in the next two decades. But alas I doubt people at the helm even know who ASML is.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

If we had smart leaders at the helm - they would procure units from ASML and develop an IC ecosystem and manufacturing plants. Lets say they made an investment of $500MM (develop a decent ecosystem of ASML machines) and make them commercially available to the highest bidders - That investment could radically change our country in the next two decades. But alas I doubt people at the helm even know who ASML is.

Yep, and if our leaders were incredibly visionary and ambitious, they'd try designing and producing inputs that foundries need in order to manufacture ICs.

 

[Sifar zero]

I hope the money from Nigeria goes back into R&D e.g the MALE drone or some MRAP.And not in someones HBL account.

 

[ghazi52]

AMBASSADOR OF CHINA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

30 April, 2021: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Nong Rong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office.

Mr Nong Rong congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on assuming command of the PAF and said that Pakistan Air Force would achieve new heights and glory under his inspirational leadership.
The Air Chief expressed his satisfaction on the existing cooperation between PAF and PLAAF, and reiterated that this cooperation would be further strengthened.

Various matters of mutual interests and bilateral cooperation were also discussed in the meeting.
PAF SPOKESPERSON

 

[Tornado23]

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Hello there... Is this a recent contract or old?

 

[Scorpiooo]

AMBASSADOR OF CHINA CALLS ON AIR CHIEF

30 April, 2021: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr Nong Rong called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in his office.

Mr Nong Rong congratulated Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu on assuming command of the PAF and said that Pakistan Air Force would achieve new heights and glory under his inspirational leadership.
The Air Chief expressed his satisfaction on the existing cooperation between PAF and PLAAF, and reiterated that this cooperation would be further strengthened.

Various matters of mutual interests and bilateral cooperation were also discussed in the meeting.
PAF SPOKESPERSON

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Interesting paint scheme on JFT model in back

 

[Deltadart]

Interesting paint scheme on JFT model in back

It would be nice to see them in different paint schemes.

 

[Windjammer]

Hello there... Is this a recent contract or old?

My guess is it's an old contract as the address is shown of Nur Khan Base.

 

[Tornado23]

My guess is it's an old contract as the address is shown of Nur Khan Base.

Awwww . I was getting hyped for nothing. Why u gotta do me like that?

 

[Windjammer]

BLAST FROM THE PAST : First group of PAF CCS Instructors (Sargodha Air Base 1976-1977)