so, the data initially shared that the PAF has lowered the number of JFT blk3 from 50 to 30 now 23 and diverted funds to buy 20 j10ce is correct. we have not seen any new JFT blk3 beyond 323 and j10ce beyond 20.. that was the initial news at the beginning of 2022 and it seems true, any new examples will need more funding and approval from both GoP and Chinese government
I'm not sure about your message.
But, analyzing some of the public news so far:
PAF's J10CE purchase price is similar to PAF's JF-17B3 export price. (Seems like the J10CE purchase price is lower than the JF-17B3 export price. Not important. Will not affect our judgment where the difference is not significant.)
J10CE is definitely superior to JF-17 B3 in terms of combat capability.
So, what do you think Pakistan will do?
If I could decide on this, given enough customers, I would sell all my JF-17B3s and buy J10CEs in bulk. in the meantime, the factory goes all out to produce JF-17B3s for export.
This would allow me to make a very good profit while also boosting the air force's combat power. At the same time, my fighter industry grows rapidly.
Note: The price China gave to Pakistan for J10CE is limited to providing it to PAF, it is a friendly price, China will not provide it to other countries at this price. This price is not much different from PLAAF's own price, which is not in line with the common rules of international arms exports.
JF-17B3 is a China-Pakistani cooperation project and for its export, CAC will gain as well.J10CE is a CAC product. There will be no commercial competition between them.