silent hawk
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The real bargain in the block 52 deal are the AIM 120 AMRAAMs. Considering that the block 52 aircrafts were aquired to support the War Against Terror it is a credit to the Pakistani negotiators who were able to get the best AMRAAMs for their country.
The AIM-9L missile was initially meant for the original block 15 F-16s only. However through indiginization Pakistan was able to arm Mirages and F7 PGs with this advanced weapon.
It is hence only a matter of time after which the AMRAAM through indigenous development shall be available on other platforms. Coupled with Pakistan's advanced Air Defence Ground Environvent this indigineous development once it happens would make Pakistani airspace almost impenetrable.
The AIM-9L missile was initially meant for the original block 15 F-16s only. However through indiginization Pakistan was able to arm Mirages and F7 PGs with this advanced weapon.
It is hence only a matter of time after which the AMRAAM through indigenous development shall be available on other platforms. Coupled with Pakistan's advanced Air Defence Ground Environvent this indigineous development once it happens would make Pakistani airspace almost impenetrable.