We seem to be in JF17 heaven lately.
If there are any truths to SA buying JF17 I am curious to understand what requirements it will fulfill for the SA Airforce, is it to replace the tornados and to link up airforce infrastructure between Pak and SA airforces.
Converting loans into a fighter jet deal is interesting too, helps both parties. Pak can charge the usual rate for the planes but will make a profit for its share which reduces the amount of hard cash to pay. SA get an asset it can utilise and with the whole region in turmoil there is a greater need for interoperability.