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1- Saudi Arabia in Talks to Acquire Chinese J-10C Fighters, Drones and Air Defences - Reports​


Military Watch Magazine 29th May 2023

Saudi Arabia and China are reportedly in talks over the potential sale of Chengdu J-10C fighter jets to the Middle Eastern Kingdom, according to a report from the Tactical Report intelligence service.

Riyadh is reportedly also interested in acquiring other Chinese equipment including the Sky Saker FX80 truck-launched unmanned drone, the CR500 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, the Cruise Dragon 5 and 10 loitering munitions, and the HQ-17 short-range air defence system.




These reports come as Riyadh has continued to comprehensively strengthen strategic ties with Beijing, including moves towards selling its oil in Yuan, extensive use of Huawei 5G infrastructure in its telecommunications networks, and initiation in 2022 of a project to jointly develop a drone factory to meet Saudi defence needs.

Facing threats from the United States and its Western partners to impose arms embargoes, and high pressure to alter its oil production policies to facilitate cheaper oil sales to the Western world, Saudi officials have consistently warned any embargo could be quickly responded to with acquisitions of Chinese equipment.

As the world’s largest arms importer, loss of this crucial market could be a major blow to Western defence industry interests, and a major landmark in China’s gradual emergence as a leading arms exporter.




China is increasingly expected to fast expand its arms export portfolio as the country has over the past decade largely bridged performance gaps with the United States and Russia in the capabilities of its military equipment, which are also considered among the most price competitive in the world.

China acquires fighters for its own air force at a much greater rate than any other country, while the country’s defence sector is the second largest only to that of the United States with the discrepancy largely accounted for by America’s much larger export profile.

A key landmark in China’s emergence as a qualitatively top level arms supplier was its development of the J-20 fighter, which was first delivered to the Air Force in 2016 and which has advanced fifth generation stealth capabilities and avionics rivalled only by those of the American F-35.

The J-10C is a ‘4+ generation’ fighter which entered service in 2018, and which has been produced on a very large scale both for Chinese needs and from 2021 for export to Pakistan as well. The fighter benefitted considerable from technologies developed for the J-20 including its composite materials, avionics and access to the same weapons types.

The J-10C is considered a close contender with the F-35 for the title of the world’s most capable single engine fighter, and although lacking the F-35’s advanced stealth capabilities it benefits from far higher availability rates, lower maintenance needs, greater reliability, and access to superior classes of air to air missile for both visual and beyond visual range engagements.

The fighter has been a very strong performer in exercises winning comfortable victories over aircraft twice its size such as the J-16 and Russian Su-35 in simulated engagements. J-10Cs could potentially replace the near obsolete European supplied Tornado aircraft which are scheduled for retirement before the end of the decade.

Saudi Arabia has also been widely reported to have shown a strong interest in acquiring Chinese FC-31 fighters - a fifth generation aircraft lighter than the J-20 which is expected to enter service around the middle of the decade and potentially begin replace its fleet of U.S.-supplied F-15s acquired in the 1980s.

Saudi interest in Chinese aircraft comes after the United Arab Emirates ordered Chinese L-15 fighter-trainers in 2021, which also marked what was seen as the beginning of a move away from reliance on Western countries for security as strategic ties to Beijing continued to be strengthened.

Like the J-10Cs built for Pakistan, these could be delivered within a fraction of the time that Western producers take to supply equivalent hardware due to China’s more substantial industrial capacity.


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2- FIRST EVER AERIAL EXERCISE PLANNED BY PAF INVOLVING ITS NEWLY ACQUIRED J-10Cs AND AKNICI WITH WESTERN ASSETS SUCH AS F-16 BLOCK -52s OF TURKIYE & PAKISTAN


"As per media reports - Turk Airforce reportedly will Join as a Participant in PAF Aerial Exercise scheduled this year including its Prime Assets J-10C.


While PAF / TurAF relations are historical with regards to defence cooperation, it will be interesting to note what other nations will PAF host at aerial exercises. J-10C will offer unique Red Force training to most PAF allies who are equipped with mostly NATO origin jets! "

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"Multiple Allied countries have shown interest to join as observers in the International Aerial Exercise to be hosted by PAF this year.

The main motive remains the intent to witness J-10C performance in integration with PAF's Western F-16s."


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Challenge for Pak Air Defence Systems to counter :

"40+ Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs modified to launch Hyper Sonic Brahmos ALCM are distributed across major theatres or airbases operating in smaller independent yet coordinated units.
18 Su-30MKIs Squadrons now equipped with the air-launched BrahMos-A

Specialised units of 3-4 planes per area."

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TUSAS National Combat Aircraft KAAN

The Ambassador of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar:


"Aside from the engine of ATAK 2 attack helicopter, we have also suggested a potential new engine. This engine can be used on the KAAN fighter jet.

KAAN's engine can be produced both in Ukraine and Turkey."

Source :
@Defence_Turk


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"We can actually make our 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft KAAN a 6th Generation fighter aircraft. We can produce the National Combat Aircraft KAAN in an unmanned way. "

Ismail Demir | Head of Defense Industry
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MISSILES & ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS OF INTEREST - TURKIYE


-- TRG 300 guided MLRS
-- YILDIRIM Tactical Ballistic Missile
-- BORA Tactical Ballistic Missile
-- TAYFUN Short range Ballistic Missile ( SRBM )

-- SUNGUR MANPADS
-- HISAR-A low altitude Air Defense Missile
-- HISAR-O medium altitude Air Defense Missile
-- SIPER high altitude Air Defense Missile

-- GOKDOGAN WVR air to air Missile
-- BOZDOGAN BVR air to air Missile
-- ALPAGUT Loitering Munition

-- KARA-ATMACA ground launched Cruise Missile
-- AKYA heavy weight Torpedo
-- SOM air launched land attack/anti Ship Cruise Missile
-- CENK medium range Ballistic Missile ( MRBM )
-- GEZGIN land-naval based long range strategic Cruise Missile
-- AKBABA anti-radiation Missile
-- RAMJET powered supersonic anti-ship Missile
-- GOKHAN ramjet powered long range air to air Missile
-- GUMS Ballistic Missile Defense System





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HAL INDIA & GE USA TO SIGN CONTRACT FOR F414 ENGINE ASSEMBLY TESTING IN INDIA IN JUNE 23 WHEN PM MODI VISIT TO USA

The contract signing is expected during visist.

Obviously the design related tech transfer is not slated Yet Indian companies with Previous exposure to AL-31FP Russian engine & Kaveri project could benefit from manufacturing Processes & technology of a generation ahead power plant.

Of course the development of Raw Materials would also occur in the evolution.

It also seems as an effort to keep the engine for LCA MK2, TEDBF & AMCA MK1 sanction proof..1


 
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PAKISTAN'S POTENTIAL FUTURE AD SYSTEM

- SIPER BLOCK II


“Air defense systems have been one of the top priority areas in local defense industry programs,” Middle East defense expert and researcher Arda Mevlütoğlu told Breaking Defense.


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“Turkey so far has developed and put into service several air defense early warning radar and command-control systems, such as ERALP long-range air defense radar, AIR low-altitude air defense radar, HERIKKS air defense command and control system, as well as Korkut self-propelled air defense gun system, Sungur MANPADS, Hisar family of low- and medium-altitude air defense missile systems and lately, the Siper long-range air defense missile system.”


Türkiye’s domestically developed long-range air defense missile system Siper project has achieved another significant milestone with a successful test conducted in northern Sinop province. In its final pre-deployment trial, the system showcased its pinpoint accuracy by hitting the target with full precision.

In a December 2022 test, the Siper missile demonstrated its impressive range, surpassing 100 kilometers (60 miles). In the most recent long-range test before deployment, Siper achieved a direct hit on the target, marking the advanced stage of its development.

The Siper project is led by Aselsan and Roketsan, as well as the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye's (TÜBİTAK) Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE).

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Besides Siper, which is expected to rival Russia's S-400, the Korkut, Sungur and Hisar air defense systems are also in place, systems set to outline a layered air defense for the country, as mentioned several times by the officials.




Ismail Demir, head of the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) commented: “Siper, the guardian of Turkish skies, has achieved a precise long-range hit in its final test before deployment.




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KANN WILL EVENTUALLY BE A MULTI CUSTOMER PROJECT

Temel Kotil explained that delegation visits are made frequently from foreign countries to see KAAN.

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