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In the days when PAF was ordering the F16s this topic came up for discussion. At that time the gist of the discussion was that there was no precedent to that happenning. If PAF wanted AESA, it would have to pay not only for the integration but also for the research and development cost for the integration(Source. The Hon. Pshamim).PAF did not have the money. That was the reason why we did not have it done then.
As to now, APG68V9 is an excellent PD radar. So there does not appear to be any need for getting an AESA for the moment. Perhaps when we need MLU for the Bl 52s we might consider upgrading, but who knows what our relations with America will be like.Also with theadvent of newer technology and newer suppliers, PAFs options will open up in due course.
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Yes sir i remember and i also remember Blain sir(where is he by the way haven't seen him around for quite some time) saying about the possibility discussed between PAF and Lockheed about possible induction without altering the frame and i think radar was AN/APG-80. Sir i have also posted an article on the previous page about a new SABR developed specifically to be inducted in the F-16s While designed initially to fit the F-16 with no structural, power or cooling modifications. What do you think about that, is it possible to equip PAF's block52 F-16s. I think an AESA radar should be preferred over the regular pulse Doppler radar on any given day, there is simply no comparison between the two. Moreover it will also give us the required experience to work and know an AESA radar which would be very fruit full with the future development of JF-17. Your thoughts on this sir?