India has a role in saving Pakistan's economy, suggests Khawaja Asif as he brags about JF-17 fighter jet sales

[Raj-Hindustani]

where do you get the ratio from ? Modi's butt hole?

This isn’t about believing any media or political narrative. It’s basic procurement economics. In aerospace manufacturing, the majority of the cost comes from parts and systems, often around 70–80%. Labour and integration make up the rest ( manufacturing. Selling a finished product to a third party with markup is standard business practice.

So maximum around can be earn 20% usually, and in partnership even it usually gets divided.

 

[Sri]

JF-17 Thunder Boom or Media Hype? Unpacking How ‘Exclusive’ Unnamed Sources Fuel Pakistan’s Jet Marketing

JF-17 Thunder Boom or Media Hype? Unpacking How 'Exclusive' Unnamed Sources Fuel Pakistan's Jet Marketing

In the highly competitive yet lucrative fighter jet market, there is a new rising star: the Pakistani-Chinese co-developed JF-17 Thunder aircraft, if reports from a new agency, quoting “highly-placed anonymous sources”, are to be believed. According to the news agency, Pakistan finalized a...

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[SoulSpokesman]

Since we played such a big role in Pak getting business, shouldn't we get a 10% royalty on all sales?

Regards

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Since we played such a big role in Pak getting business, shouldn't we get a 10% royalty on all sales?

Regards

High-end jets like Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Rafale are too expensive for many countries. Some also avoid Russian weapons for political reasons and USA due to that's carry a lots of stings attached. Since there are few aircraft makers and China offers lower-cost options, more Chinese aircraft will likely be sold in the future, especially to budget-conscious buyers

 

[RescueRanger]

Bro ngl all these india v Pakistan threads make me a little sick i ln my mouth. Like please guys, stop comparing peens and get some new material.

Or I have a better suggestion, go outside and "touch grass".

 

[PakMarine]

If we use simple logic, the trolling around this issue doesn’t make much sense.

Most of the aircraft parts come from China. Realistically, more than 80% of the total cost/value goes to China because China is supplying the majority of components, technology, and manufacturing.

Even if we generously leave 20% for discussion, Pakistan’s share would still be limited.

At best, Pakistan might receive around 10–20%, and even that seems optimistic. So how can claims of Pakistan getting the major profit be true?

That would only be possible if Pakistan were manufacturing more than 80% of the parts locally. Without large-scale local manufacturing and ownership of key technologies, higher profit margins are simply not realistic

Doesn't matter if 80% of it is coming from China, those are just parts. So if it costs $5 to make a plane, but it is sold for $45, who do you think keeps the difference?

Remember, China has already been paid for 80% from the cost price of $5.

 

[LC150]

This isn’t about believing any media or political narrative. It’s basic procurement economics. In aerospace manufacturing, the majority of the cost comes from parts and systems, often around 70–80%. Labour and integration make up the rest ( manufacturing. Selling a finished product to a third party with markup is standard business practice.

So maximum around can be earn 20% usually, and in partnership even it usually gets divided.

so basically you are stating out of your arse.....

The exact portion is known to PAF ... the % work share PAF does is by it self and a few select companies.

you dont even know the margin on the plane.

 

[kambhakt]

This points to a much darker historical truth that raids across the east of Indus River is a civilizational inheritance when it comes to economy. It won't be surprising if this minister advocates plunder of Somnath gold.

Your minister is too late. Somnath temple have been converting their gold into gold bonds. You should inform your minister that the gold remaining in Somnath temple will not cover the cost of the expedition, let alone financing your economy.

 

[Watandar]

Why does anyone waste their time on what this troll has to say ? He has been a "bayan baazi" politician for 40 years now.

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Doesn't matter if 80% of it is coming from China, those are just parts. So if it costs $5 to make a plane, but it is sold for $45, who do you think keeps the difference?

Remember, China has already been paid for 80% from the cost price of $5.

Aerospace is high-cost and low-margin because most expenses go into parts like engines, radar, avionics, missiles, etc strict regulations and certification limit pricing, Real money is mainly made through support contracts such as maintenance, spares, and upgrades, not from selling the aircraft itself. Again the major parts come from china, it will be hard for Pakistan to get much benefits. As we know, costwise approx 70% parts comes from china, Russia (engine) and England ( injection seat..

Most benefits will go to China, Pakistan role be kind of middleman to get some amount for for providing the service and helping on support systems

It doesn't being sold with even 2x benefits, forget what you are saying 9times.

Means if total cost of aircraft in manufacturer is around 100rs, maximum usually get sold in 120 or 130rs

 

[Fatman17]

India has a role in saving Pakistan's economy, suggests Khawaja Asif as he brags about JF-17 fighter jet sales​

Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has claimed that international sales of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet could eliminate the country's need for future IMF bailout

Updated: January 12, 2026 21:15 IST

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Amid media reports that Bangladesh is planning to procure JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, and Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, has made a tall claim.

According to the defence minister, Pakistan may no longer have to depend on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts if countries continue to showcase interest in the single-engine lightweight combat jet, developed jointly by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), and end up procuring them.

He credited this interest that various countries are showing in the aircraft to the India-Pakistan conflict in May. The conflict, according to him, showcased to the world Pakistan's resolve and military capabilities.

"Our aircraft have been tested, and we are receiving so many orders that Pakistan may not need the International Monetary Fund in six months," he said during an interview with Geo News.

According to a Reuters report, Aamir Masood, a retired Air Marshal and defence analyst, claimed that Pakistan was either in talks or had finalised deals for providing defence equipment, including JF-17s, with as many as six countries. He said the marketability of the fighter jet increased as it was "tested and has been used in combat."

Pakistan has been attempting to expand its arms export in the past few months. Islamabad had struck a deal with the Libyan National Army for the sale of JF-17 fighter jets and training aircraft.

A Reuters report, on Monday, said Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan's air force chief in Islamabad, and the two, while discussing areas of defence cooperation, also discussed the sale of JF-17 jets.

Foot in mouth disease

 

[El Sidd]

Your minister is too late. Somnath temple have been converting their gold into gold bonds. You should inform your minister that the gold remaining in Somnath temple will not cover the cost of the expedition, let alone financing your economy.

There are vaults there which haven't been opened in 600 years or so. We are banking our luck on that.

 

[kambhakt]

There are vaults there which haven't been opened in 600 years or so. We are banking our luck on that.

Are you mixing up your temples. There are no known vault in the Somnath temple.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Trolling at its finest, I mean trade is good but in current tense situation I don't think trade is possible, maybe if and when congress comes back in power. But I really hope BJP remains in Power for a long time, I mean they have Amit shah, that orange dhoti wearing dude that looks like Indian version of Temu Guko, India's finest leaders.

Yogi is my best choice. The more of the Hindutva, the better for Pak and BD....

 

[mythbuster]

This isn’t about believing any media or political narrative. It’s basic procurement economics. In aerospace manufacturing, the majority of the cost comes from parts and systems, often around 70–80%. Labour and integration make up the rest ( manufacturing. Selling a finished product to a third party with markup is standard business practice.

So maximum around can be earn 20% usually, and in partnership even it usually gets divided.

Smarty , 80% of the sales money will stay in Pakistan. Pakistan manufactures 60% of the parts , aircraft assembly and integration is not like iPhone assembly... it's needs highly skilled workforce and is very expensive ... what about after sales services and training? Won't Pakistan make any money from that ?