We are building our own defense industries through JVs and ToTs of the world's best equipment. This is far much better than starting expensive R&Ds from scratch and try to make something comparable to what others have made.
We have access to much superior Military Technologies and Equipment NOW. Later we might not have that pleasure so we better make the best use of it while we can. Making JVs with Pakistan is commendable of course and I am all for it but perhaps after our ToT thrive for the best we can get and the world has to offer. We can offer much better.
You all have to face it KSA is not just a country dripping with oil and money anymore. We have our own engineers and technicians now who are on par with the world's finest and many more are yet to come in what is termed as the "Largest education undertaken in this century".
Soon with the amount of ToT, training and expertise being developed in KSA,
Indeed, the strides which Saudis have made in the field of defence and the effort for industrialization is commendable, i'm in no way belittling the thus far success of Saudi Arabia in this particular area, however the perception of a few that somehow Western systems are superior to Eastern systems is just sheer stupidity at best, especially considering that they make these statements out of ignorance and lack of knowledge about a particular weapon system and yet have the audacity to speak about it and label it "inferior"!
And don't get me wrong, i'm not
BEGGING anyone here to invest in Pakistan's military industry, as is the perception amongst a few members here, for i see no reason to do so considering the self sufficiency and maturity of Pakistan's military, space, and missile industry despite all of the difficult and turbulent times it went through, and all of this was achieved without any oil or gold. I was merely suggesting that it would be better if all Muslim countries worked together as a single body, like a organism, where every part has a specific role to play, but it seems certain people took it as "begging" due to their superiority complex.
And no no no, why would i or any other Pakistani Nationalist be
JEALOUS as a few members here have been suggesting and implying in their posts? I can't see why I or anyone of my countrymen who hold dear the efforts of the brave sons of the soil, who, with their untiring efforts, dedication, and determination brought Pakistan to its feet by the Grace of God and made it a military power, and that too a Nuclear one, would be jealous??? Of what??? Some people's delusional posts are just laughable at best!
Other countries might be the ones who will start begging for JVs with us instead.
Yes, indeed, we can already see that:
Joint team to prepare road map for Saudi-India defense cooperation - Arab News