JF-17 - Updates, News & Discussion

[hasssanali8998]

is it the LR one that @Bilal was talking about?

no just a normal extension kit on a pof mk83

 

[Bilal]

is it the LR one that @Bilal was talking about?

No LR is supposed to have propulsion. This is standard IREK/Azb with ~100Km range.

 

[Tariq Habib Afridi]

No LR is supposed to have propulsion. This is standard IREK/Azb with ~100Km range.

Can pakistan with turkiye help establish a local production for these basic propulsions TJ for missiles etc? I think turkiye has enough knowledge and base in propulsion?

 

[hasssanali8998]

Can pakistan with turkiye help establish a local production for these basic propulsions TJ for missiles etc? I think turkiye has enough knowledge and base in propulsion?

idk why you guys put china turkey into everything , lets do something ourselves for once

 

[Tariq Habib Afridi]

idk why you guys put china turkey into everything , lets do something ourselves if once

If we can do it ourself, we should do it right away, but if we have a technical lacking than for quick productions we must take the technical help

 

[Bilal]

Can pakistan with turkiye help establish a local production for these basic propulsions TJ for missiles etc? I think turkiye has enough knowledge and base in propulsion?

Pakistan is already making it in-house.

Up to 3.6KN TJ has been seen.

 

[Tariq Habib Afridi]

Pakistan is already making it in-house.

Than making Azb 83 LR with TJ is not an issue for us? we must go for it.

 

[Bilal]

Than making Azb 83 LR with TJ is not an issue for us? we must go for it.

I don’t think there should be any problem. It can use smaller Lahab series engines.

 

[Tariq Habib Afridi]

I don’t think there should be any problem. It can use smaller Lahab series engines.

Maybe the only issue with us as @JamD mentioned alot of time is production in numbers? And same is the case with these Lahab series engines?

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

20 hangars completed / near completion at the Nasosnaya Airbase, Azerbaijan.



Coordinates:
40.6039603, 49.5475020

 

[JamD]

Maybe the only issue with us as @JamD mentioned alot of time is production in numbers? And same is the case with these Lahab series engines?

Basically. However, this is a great opportunity. Convince PAF to make a big order and use that order to spin up a cottage industry making the turbojets. And importantly, let this venture sell turbojets openly and not just to Qaswa.

 

[Ali_Baba]

20 hangars completed / near completion at the Nasosnaya Airbase, Azerbaijan.

View attachment 170236

Coordinates:
40.6039603, 49.5475020

One precise cruise missile attack and all those birds will have to stay in their nests. Not very well designed base.

 

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JF-17s still on the card for Bangladesh

 

[Ibbi32]

why ?? , i hope they are upgrading blk2 a the least

Seems production line is reserved for export only for the forseeable future

 

[maxpane]

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Published 06 Jan, 2026 01:55pm
Procurement of JF-17 aircraft comes under discussion during meeting between air chief, Bangladeshi counterpart
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Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan (left) calls on Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad on January 6. — Photo courtesy ISPR
Pakistan and Bangladesh’s air chiefs held detailed discussions on the “potential procurement” of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday.

The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during two military conflicts with India in 2019 and 2025.


The press release issued by ISPR said Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad.

The Bangladeshi air chief led a high-level defence delegation during the visit, it said.

“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” it said.

According to the press release, the visiting air chief was accorded a guard of honour.


Air Chief Marshal Sidhu briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on PAF’s recent advancements and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialised courses across PAF institutions, it said.


“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” it added.

“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.

“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.

“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.


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