PAF J-35AE - News, Updates and Discussions

[TAC]

Since when is Pakistan the most likely buyer? My bet would be another Country.

If you mean an Arab nation is more likely, I disagree. Every oil rich Arab nation remains firmly under US influence for such aspects and dare not do anything against US wishes. Do you know that the UAE signed a defence agreement with China, only to be forced to retract it when the US inflicted financial restrictions on the UAE until they got back in line?

 

[NA71]

He is only here to reject, refute and deny ....guess who?

 

[K2RULEZ]

PAF has retconned every PR press release since 2024 that has made mention of FC-31/J-35. Idk about any of you but that's a sign to me of PAF re-evaluating its options. Because well yes, PAF does has options for an NGFA, and there isn't that urgent of a need since your main rival is STILL deciding if it wants Rafale or su-57. PAF still hasn't ordered J-10s and JF17 blk3s in numbers that would actually matter and replace legacy airframes. 438 pages of cope and nothing burger claims.

That is because PAF will be getting the KAAN. No matter how long PAF has to wait for this. There is no hurry for PAF to field a 5th gen fighter today. The Mecca Pact is a reality and the goal is to invest in mutual joint ventures and create a joint venture industry.

 

[K2RULEZ]

Literally like 2 days ago indian air chief said that pakistan is buying j-35 and they need more fighter jets to counter it

He is only saying this to create hype and panic so that Indian Air force can justify their own spending and accelerate the acquisitions.

The writing is on the wall: PAF is prepared to wait this one out. Many are overlooking the fact that KAAN is also in the mix. While the Turkish aerospace industry is making steady progress, PAF has the luxury of time and is monitoring Turkey's domestic engine program very closely.

 

[worldwar]

He is only saying this to create hype and panic so that Indian Air force can justify their own spending.

The writing is on the wall: PAF is prepared to wait this one out. Many are overlooking the fact that KAAN is also in the mix. While the Turkish aerospace industry is making steady progress, PAF has the luxury of time and is monitoring Turkey's domestic engine program very closely.

Pakistan should provide funding for the KAAN project to obtain the right of first refusal and accelerate the development of the KAAN fighter jet

 

[K2RULEZ]

Pakistan should provide funding for the KAAN project to obtain the right of first refusal and accelerate the development of the KAAN fighter jet

Only a matter of time. Pakistan’s interest in the KAAN goes beyond a standard foreign military purchase. It is structured as a deep industrial and co-development partnership.

Kamra and Turkish Aerospace Industries have signed frameworks moving toward joint production, component manufacturing and localized integration.

PAF has declared this many times, the KAAN is viewed as a cornerstone for long term technological autonomy and diversification away from single source dependencies.

Turkish defense officials view the indigenous KAAN fighter program as a critical asset, vital not only to national air superiority, but also to advancing foreign policy and security partnerships internationally i.e. Mecca Pact.

 

[lightning f57]

Things very quiet on the J35 export front, my reading is somethings cooking. Chefs keeping things under the hood.