Azerbaijan Air Force Becomes Fourth Operator of JF-17 Fighter Aircraft, President Aliyev Confirms

[Yommie]

They need to get som AEw&Cs from China aswell to get the full value out of the platform.

For a small country like Azerbaijan Erieye should be sufficient.

 

[StormBreaker]

For a small country like Azerbaijan Erieye should be sufficient.

ZDKs should be better? Since I assume the Thunders given to azeris might’ve Chinese software and frameworks instead of the PAF’s homegrown systems.

 

[Yommie]

ZDKs should be better? Since I assume the Thunders given to azeris might’ve Chinese software and frameworks instead of the PAF’s homegrown systems.

ZDK-03 is four engined. It's considerably more expensive than Erieye. ZDK-03 is more suitable for a bigger country like Pakistan, not for a small country like Azerbaijan.

 

[Reichmarshal]

Hi,

Oh really----?

Sir jee this news instead of making me happy makes me angry.
As the more orders PAC gets the further back it pushes the PAF order.....specially when u consider the fact that we r in a war right now with a brief pause, facing a extatential threat.

 

[That_Guy]

They need to get som AEw&Cs from China aswell to get the full value out of the platform.

Doesn't even have to be China. Really any AWACS capable of linking with the Thunders will do (ex. Erieye), and would give Az air force a massive boost in ISR capabilities.

 

[Fatman17]

Sir jee this news instead of making me happy makes me angry.
As the more orders PAC gets the further back it pushes the PAF order.....specially when u consider the fact that we r in a war right now with a brief pause, facing a extatential threat.

Need to create a fine balance between domestic requirements and export orders. Both are vital.

 

[alphapak]

After the recent air battle, I am sure the J10c and JF17 b3 will be getting more orders.

JF17 knocked out a Indian Mig 29, so it got a taste of real combat kill.

 

[Desprado123]

We will be truly dumb to entertain any export orders. Domestic requirements comes first when you know that India will be buying 114 new jets and proposal has been submitted by countries.

 

[Michael]

Doesn't even have to be China. Really any AWACS capable of linking with the Thunders will do (ex. Erieye), and would give Az air force a massive boost in ISR capabilities.

PAF has not released technical details of this Indo-Pak air battle, so we have no way of knowing if the Erieye is capable of independently guiding the PL-15E.

Answer from DeepSeek:

The Saab-2000 Erieye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) system operated by Pakistan can enhance the situational awareness and targeting capabilities of JF-17 Block III fighters by providing long-range detection, tracking, and data-link support. However, direct "guidance" of the PL-15E missile depends on the integration between systems.

The PL-15E is an active radar-guided beyond-visual-range (BVRAAM) missile. Its mid-course guidance typically relies on the JF-17's fire-control system, which can receive target data from the Erieye via datalink. The Erieye’s role would be to detect and relay enemy aircraft positions to the JF-17, enabling the pilot to launch the PL-15E at optimal range and parameters. The missile’s active radar seeker then autonomously engages the target in the terminal phase.

Thus, while the Erieye does not directly "guide" the PL-15E, it plays a critical role in enabling effective PL-15E employment by providing early detection, tracking, and datalink support to the JF-17 Block III.

 

[LittleFish]

We will be truly dumb to entertain any export orders. Domestic requirements comes first when you know that India will be buying 114 new jets and proposal has been submitted by countries.

No need to worry since we all know India will spend a decade to finish every weapon purchase, they announced to buy 126 rafales in 2006 and finally the first batch came in 2020. Export orders do worth celebration for Pakistan.

 

[Desprado123]

No need to worry since we all know India will spend a decade to finish every weapon purchase, they announced to buy 126 rafales in 2006 and finally the first batch came in 2020. Export orders do worth celebration for Pakistan.

Pakistan is the best because it does not take its enemy lightly. India is truely good if it combats other nation but Pakistan will make India a roasted chicken for dinner if India had wish to con war for a long time. Never be releaxed as according to ANI India is planning to allocate additional USD 8-9 billion dollar this for military equipment purchase this year. If my message can the powers that be than please act like russia and first entertain domestic orders. Moreover, normally exports orders takes 4 to 5 years than why we are in hurry?

 

[StormBreaker]

We will be truly dumb to entertain any export orders. Domestic requirements comes first when you know that India will be buying 114 new jets and proposal has been submitted by countries.

Is this some new tender?

 

[Desprado123]

Is this some new tender?

Pakistan need non stop production of JF 17 Thunder Block 3, fast pace block 4. Our strength is our own production and unified data, where as India requires different data link for different Jet model.

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/india-seen-seeking-global-bids-this-year-114-fighters-2025-02-14/

 

[Cipher212]

We will be truly dumb to entertain any export orders. Domestic requirements comes first when you know that India will be buying 114 new jets and proposal has been submitted by countries.

Don't worry we got a few more decades before their babus decide which bloated deal they're going to sign.

 

[fallschirmjager786]

Don't worry we got a few more decades before their babus decide which bloated deal they're going to sign.

If takes time to figure out which deal makes them the most money in the form of kickbacks.