News is Pakistan has ordered 50 J-10C on an emergency basis? I would not be surprised if PAF pilots are flying and testing the J-10Cs as its quiet surprising China has bought its latest modern aircraft to Pakistan and is willing to let us see it up close.
As tensions rise, Pakistan discusses importing J-10C fighter jets, as India procures one of the most advanced air defense systems from Russia.
www.globalvillagespace.com
The J-10CE is the export version of the J-10 with the People's Liberation Army Air Force and has the AESA radar, fire-control systems and Infrared technology.
www.timesnownews.com
Pakistan is known to keep quiet even the recent VT-4 tank acquisition was kept quiet until the first units arrived...
Pakistan should definitely explore a variant of the Su-30/35 series. Something like the SU-35 with Chinese avionics (AESA Radar, EW, sensors, HUD, etc) similar to what many countries did with the SU-30 integrating it with 3rd party avionics. There def is a requirement for 50 such aircrafts to be able to perform air superiority and long range strike missions. There is also an inherent benefit of acquiring Sukhois and the J-10 as they share the exact same engine so imagine the cost savings of bulk purchases and maintenance.
It would be a win win for all sides. Pakistan will have the latest Sukhoi design/engines with the latest avionics and the ability to fire PL-15s, while russia/china would both make $$$ without us having to get J-11 and piss of the russians.