Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan, sources say

RescueRanger said:
Super Mushshak is propeller driven trainer - a basic trainer - teaches pilots how to fly and flight fundamentals.

The K8 is an intermediate Jet trainer, has a turbo fan jet and is used to provide pilots with advanced training in maneuvers, plus the K8 can function as a light fighter, whereas the Mushshak cannot.
Click to expand...
Not basic but ab-initio if I recall correctly.
 
How can Sudan convert to JF-17 so fast? was there any previous training program?
 
Goenitz said:
How can Sudan convert to JF-17 so fast? was there any previous training program?
Click to expand...
The Sudanese operate a number of Russian and Chinese aircraft including Mig's, Sukhois and J7's, they also operate K8's. It's not surprising then that they were able to get the ball rolling on this so quickly.
 
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are moving to deepen military cooperation. Riyadh may bankroll Gulf monarchies aligned with it to buy Pakistani hardware and receive training. Islamabad is in talks or has concluded agreements with six states to supply JF-17 fighters, bundled electronics and weapons; Sudan is only the first customer. A “Middle-East NATO” is taking shape.
Although a full Turkish entry into the security pact remains unlikely, limited participation is probable, with Ankara expected to collaborate in niches such as drones and electronic systems.
 
RescueRanger said:
As Pakistan jointly manufactures this aircraft there is no reason to suspect otherwise.

Venezuelan KH-8 complete with complement of paylod of rocket pods and missiles.
View attachment 171142

Ghanaian K8 pictured here with an unguided bomb
View attachment 171143

The K8 and the Chinese export variant can both be armed with the PL-7 Air to Air Missile
View attachment 171145

The aircraft was seen in active combat in Myanmar:
To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
Click to expand...


Interesting. I have never seen PAF K8s armed with anything. It looks like PAF operates them in pure trainer mode only ?
 
So we sell jets to Sudan to fight RSF which is supported by the LNA which our FM just met, and who is supported by UAE, while we are also getting into a defence pact with KSA?

Goddamn we are working a very tight rope. Interesting events nonetheless.

But I guess that is the luxury proxy wars afford you...you get to have a slice of every pie as long as the puppet controllers aren't directly fighting amongst themselves.
 
Jango said:
So we sell jets to Sudan to fight RSF which is supported by the LNA which our FM just met, and who is supported by UAE, while we are also getting into a defence pact with KSA?

Goddamn we are working a very tight rope. Interesting events nonetheless.

But I guess that is the luxury proxy wars afford you...you get to have a slice of every pie as long as the puppet controllers aren't directly fighting amongst themselves.
Click to expand...
Make hay while the sun shines...this is the way of the world.
 
Ali_Baba said:
A shame.

They can be useful in "drone/UAV" hunting duties these days. Maybe a time for a rethink by PAF.
Click to expand...
It makes little sense to fly manned aircraft with very expensive cost/flying hour to put down tactical drones. For drones, there are far cheaper options including very sophisticated soft-kill techniques.
 
Owaiz said:
The more pertinent question to ask is why are these countries not buying American. Chinese, Russian or European weapons and do they have the means to pay for these supposed deals. A lot of it may be **** propaganda. I will believe it when the weapons are actually delivered and payment received.
Click to expand...
Pakistan is providing the best value weapons with sincerity unlike their Western counterparts who either attach strings or bribes and have secret kill switches.

Further Pakistan needs to get more active in Muslim conflict zones and foster mutually beneficial relationships. Send trainers, special forces, advisors, JF17s ,MBTs, Shaheens, joint manufacturing of weapons etc.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 25 (members: 9, guests: 16)

Pakistan Defence Latest

Country Watch Latest

Latest Posts

Share this page

Back
Top