Pakistan signs deal with Sri Lanka to sell Initial order of 8 JF-17s

[DESERT FIGHTER]

May be initial order of 8 will be of Block 2, Block 3 has to follow. Just a wild guess

BLKIII will arrive by 2018.

 

[New Resolve]

Any Egyptian deal will have to be funded by the Saudis, its complicating but if it does happen then it will be a large order.

I think Nigeria will be next in line.

Block 3- We need AESA, HMS mated with A-darter or similar around the $30 Mil mark. Now that will be a game changer
(conformal fuel tanks would be great too, increase that loiter time).

 

[Godman]

Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka
5 January 2016 - 374 - 0

Pakistan to sell eight combat JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Sri Lanka under an agreement signed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit on Tuesday.

The multi-roll fighter aircraft is the joint production of Pakistan and China.

Defence officials accompanying the prime minister said that both countries signed eight agreements related to defence, security, anti-terrorism, trade and science and technology and Pakistan would provide eight JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka at the first phase.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena were present at the ceremony of signing agreements.

Speaking on the occasion, Nawaz said that Pakistan was ready to give Sri Lanka the most favoured nation (MFN) status in trade. He said that there were vast opportunities for bilateral trade and its quantum should be taken to one billion dollars annually.

He said that Pakistan was cooperating with Sri Lanka in defence sector and the two countries would work together to choke financial assistance to terrorists. He said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka were intended to strengthen bilateral relations as they had unanimity of views on the international and regional issues. He said that his visit was reflective of close relationship between the two sides.

On this occasion, Sri Lankan President said that his country enjoys close relationship with Pakistan and Sri Lankan people acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promotion of bilateral ties between the two countries. He said that the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has created political stability in Pakistan.

Later, addressing a seminar on Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations at the Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies in Colombo, the prime minister urged all regional countries to enhance their literacy rate and overcome diseases, poverty and malnutrition. “We should also strengthen our bonds of trust for resolution of these problems,” he said.

He said that both the countries enjoy commonality of views on international issues and Sri Lanka was the first country entered into a free-trade agreement with Pakistan.

He called for greater parliamentary exchanges between the two countries to learn from each other’s experiences. He said that Pakistan desired to enhance its maritime relations with Sri Lanka and looking forward for increased engagements between the two countries and Pakistan would continue to provide training facilities to the armed forces of Sri Lanka.

About relations with India, the prime minister said that he would be remained committed to promoting peace and stability in the region. “The foreign secretaries of the two countries are meeting within the next few days to determine the modalities of the dialogue process,” he said.

He also said that Pakistan had consistently supported an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process and would continue to do so in future for the sake of regional peace.
Sunday Times - Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka
5 January 2016 - 374 - 0

Pakistan to sell eight combat JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Sri Lanka under an agreement signed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit on Tuesday.

The multi-roll fighter aircraft is the joint production of Pakistan and China.

Defence officials accompanying the prime minister said that both countries signed eight agreements related to defence, security, anti-terrorism, trade and science and technology and Pakistan would provide eight JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka at the first phase.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena were present at the ceremony of signing agreements.

Speaking on the occasion, Nawaz said that Pakistan was ready to give Sri Lanka the most favoured nation (MFN) status in trade. He said that there were vast opportunities for bilateral trade and its quantum should be taken to one billion dollars annually.

He said that Pakistan was cooperating with Sri Lanka in defence sector and the two countries would work together to choke financial assistance to terrorists. He said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka were intended to strengthen bilateral relations as they had unanimity of views on the international and regional issues. He said that his visit was reflective of close relationship between the two sides.

On this occasion, Sri Lankan President said that his country enjoys close relationship with Pakistan and Sri Lankan people acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promotion of bilateral ties between the two countries. He said that the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has created political stability in Pakistan.

Later, addressing a seminar on Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations at the Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies in Colombo, the prime minister urged all regional countries to enhance their literacy rate and overcome diseases, poverty and malnutrition. “We should also strengthen our bonds of trust for resolution of these problems,” he said.

He said that both the countries enjoy commonality of views on international issues and Sri Lanka was the first country entered into a free-trade agreement with Pakistan.

He called for greater parliamentary exchanges between the two countries to learn from each other’s experiences. He said that Pakistan desired to enhance its maritime relations with Sri Lanka and looking forward for increased engagements between the two countries and Pakistan would continue to provide training facilities to the armed forces of Sri Lanka.

About relations with India, the prime minister said that he would be remained committed to promoting peace and stability in the region. “The foreign secretaries of the two countries are meeting within the next few days to determine the modalities of the dialogue process,” he said.

He also said that Pakistan had consistently supported an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process and would continue to do so in future for the sake of regional peace.
Sunday Times - Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka

Brother, can you confirm it? Is this source credible?

 

[Paksanity]

Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka
5 January 2016 - 374 - 0

Pakistan to sell eight combat JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Sri Lanka under an agreement signed during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit on Tuesday.

The multi-roll fighter aircraft is the joint production of Pakistan and China.

Defence officials accompanying the prime minister said that both countries signed eight agreements related to defence, security, anti-terrorism, trade and science and technology and Pakistan would provide eight JF-17 fighter jets to Sri Lanka at the first phase.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena were present at the ceremony of signing agreements.

Speaking on the occasion, Nawaz said that Pakistan was ready to give Sri Lanka the most favoured nation (MFN) status in trade. He said that there were vast opportunities for bilateral trade and its quantum should be taken to one billion dollars annually.

He said that Pakistan was cooperating with Sri Lanka in defence sector and the two countries would work together to choke financial assistance to terrorists. He said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka were intended to strengthen bilateral relations as they had unanimity of views on the international and regional issues. He said that his visit was reflective of close relationship between the two sides.

On this occasion, Sri Lankan President said that his country enjoys close relationship with Pakistan and Sri Lankan people acknowledged Pakistan’s role in promotion of bilateral ties between the two countries. He said that the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has created political stability in Pakistan.

Later, addressing a seminar on Pakistan-Sri Lanka relations at the Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies in Colombo, the prime minister urged all regional countries to enhance their literacy rate and overcome diseases, poverty and malnutrition. “We should also strengthen our bonds of trust for resolution of these problems,” he said.

He said that both the countries enjoy commonality of views on international issues and Sri Lanka was the first country entered into a free-trade agreement with Pakistan.

He called for greater parliamentary exchanges between the two countries to learn from each other’s experiences. He said that Pakistan desired to enhance its maritime relations with Sri Lanka and looking forward for increased engagements between the two countries and Pakistan would continue to provide training facilities to the armed forces of Sri Lanka.

About relations with India, the prime minister said that he would be remained committed to promoting peace and stability in the region. “The foreign secretaries of the two countries are meeting within the next few days to determine the modalities of the dialogue process,” he said.

He also said that Pakistan had consistently supported an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process and would continue to do so in future for the sake of regional peace.
Sunday Times - Pakistan to sell JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Lanka

Is it a credible news source?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Any Egyptian deal will have to be funded by the Saudis, its complicating but if it does happen then it will be a large order.

I think Nigeria will be next in line.

Block 3- We need AESA, HMS mated with A-darter or similar around the $30 Mil mark. Now that will be a game changer
(conformal fuel tanks would be great too, increase that loiter time).

BLK II is already in the 30ish mil bracket ... BLKII will be expensive considering the major upgrades it will have.. (Which will also be applied on BLKII).

 

[That Guy]

If 100% confirmed, then that will make it the second nation to sign a deal. Don't expect delivery until at least 2017, as it takes time to build the facilities, and give training, before buying the fighter jets

Sri Lanka and Myanmar are pretty much on board with the thunder program, I still have faith that Nigeria and Argentina will both come on board as well.

 

[Aepsilons]

According to Geo News Pakistan has signed the deal with Sri Lanka to supply them 8 JF-17. This news is reported by Hamid Mir who us travelling with PM Nawaz Shareef on his visit to Sri Lanka.

Congratulations to both Sri Lanka and Pakistan !!!

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Congratulations to both Sri Lanka and Pakistan !!!

Into the arms of the wounded Snow Leopard ...

 

[Aepsilons]

Into the arms of the wounded Snow Leopard ...

Hahahahahaha! You love my 'Into the Arms...' threads eh? Anways, on serious note, Congrulations buddy!! PAKISTAN is becoming a military export power , first step is Sri Lanka, next, hopefully Japan. Seriously, joint collaboration with China on military research will transform Pakistan into a arms purchaser into an overall arms producer, exporter.

Solid congratulations on your nation's victory.

I give you my two thumbs up!

 

[The Sandman]

Hahahahahaha! You love my 'Into the Arms...' threads eh? Anways, on serious note, Congrulations buddy!! PAKISTAN is becoming a military export power , first step is Sri Lanka, next, hopefully Japan. Seriously, joint collaboration with China on military research will transform Pakistan into a arms purchaser into an overall arms producer, exporter.

Solid congratulations on your nation's victory.

I give you my two thumbs up!

Thanks bro

 

[Edevelop]

Any Egyptian deal will have to be funded by the Saudis, its complicating but if it does happen then it will be a large order.

I think Nigeria will be next in line.

Block 3- We need AESA, HMS mated with A-darter or similar around the $30 Mil mark. Now that will be a game changer
(conformal fuel tanks would be great too, increase that loiter time).

Scew Egypt. They won't be buying these anyways because of American pressure and for its financial existence it depends on Saudis. Sisi the dictator is pretty much Hosni Mubarak and he will sell everything even to Israel to fill his pockets.

Nigeria makes sense as our defence ties have been growing and businesswise its perfect since they have the money and current fleet of fighter jets have crossed their life.

Other sales pitch should be Argentina and Azerbaijan, countries with money and ageing fleet.

 

[New Resolve]

Scew Egypt. They won't be buying these anyways because of American pressure and for its financial existence it depends on Saudis. Sisi the dictator is pretty much Hosni Mubarak and he will sell everything even to Israel to fill his pockets.

Nigeria makes sense as our defence ties have been growing and businesswise its perfect since they have the money and current fleet of fighter jets have crossed their life.

Other sales pitch should be Argentina and Azerbaijan, countries with money and ageing fleet.

Azeri's for sure but as far as Argentina is concerned they have no money and are not known for paying up either. Get the money before you sell them anything.

 

[rockstar08]

Congratulations to PAC and Sri Lankan Air force for this deal ...
Sri lanka has proved again that they are true friends of Pakistan ... as we stand by them in their hard times, they stand with us ... Sri lankan Air force capability will boost from this purchase , hope to see increase in number from 8 to 18 to complete a Squadron ..

 

[ssethii]

This is the biggest endorsement of Pakistani talent and their capabilities. After establishing a nuclear deterrent against all odds now they have created a sound platform for aerospace capabilities as well. This deal is a testament to this fact. From this point onward we will see more successful projects in the future like this one. (the infrastructure for in house avionic design and development is being laid as we speak).
I also thank our Chinese brothers for giving us the support in achieving these sanguine targets.
I hope some day we will hear the same about our education sector so that we can make the most out of our bestowed talent.
Bestest Regards.