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[Oscar]

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As authentic AND accurate as this

 

[The SC]

As authentic AND accurate as this
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https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/...ge-over-india-with-j-35a-fighter-acquisition/

 

[Oscar]

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Still not authentic - including the video image. Just another person looking to make money off YT video views and nowhere near an authentic source.

 

[The SC]

Still not authentic - including the video image. Just another person looking to make money off YT video views and nowhere near an authentic source.

There were authentic sources talking about the start of the training..but finished or not..that is the question.. it is also authentic that it will take 2 years before delivery..

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Reichmarshal]

The induction of the L15 will be the key indicator and will tell you when PAF intends to induct J35 unless PAF is using/intends to use 17 Bravo as the LIFT.

 

[studsmart]

The induction of the L15 will be the key indicator and will tell you when PAF intends to induct J35 unless PAF is using/intends to use 17 Bravo as the LIFT.

I don't think bothh are not linked however both are needed for future piolet training.

 

[Fatman17]

The JF-17 Thunder is Pakistan’s multi-role fighter, developed to deliver cutting-edge capabilities at an affordable cost. I created promotional materials to highlight the aircraft's strengths and innovations at international airshows. #freelancedesigner
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[Reichmarshal]

Both are most definitely linked...as right now u have sent senior experient pilots from diff platforms for conversion to j35...n their training is mostly based on sims.... but eventually u will need younger pilots for 5th gen platform as u are operating 2 other 4.5 + gen. AC and 1 4th gen ac.....all lagecy platforms will be retired in the comming few years.

For all of the above u need pilots both experienced n young but to train young pilots n bring them up to speed u need a dedicated LiFT ac which can fulfill u needs fully

 

[CSAW]

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Over the past five years, China has solidified its position as the largest supplier of military hardware to Pakistan, accounting for approximately 81 percent of Islamabad’s total arms imports, underscoring Beijing’s role as Pakistan’s most steadfast strategic ally and reinforcing its influence...

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J-10CP X 36 for PAF as per SIPRI..

 

[Fatman17]

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Turkish Aerospace Pakistan Test Flies IQBAL Scaled Technology Demonstrator​

Pakistan Defence News by Bilal Khan

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On 14 March 2025, Turkish Aerospace Pakistan successfully conducting the maiden test flight of “IQBAL,” a locally developed technology demonstrator.

Named in honor of Pakistani national poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the IQBAL demonstrator is a 1:7 dynamically scaled version of the Turkish Aerospace KAAN fifth-generation fighter jet (FGFA).

The six-minute test flight showcased the engineering design and development capacity TAI is developing at its subsidiary in Pakistan.

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Turkish Aerospace's Goals in Pakistan​

According to Turkish Aerospace Pakistan, “IQBAL serves as a test bed for various advanced aerospace technologies and it will play a key role in the technological evolution of KAAN.”

It should be noted that IQBAL is unrelated to Project ‘PFX.’ The IQBAL is purely a project of Turkish Aerospace Pakistan, while the PFX is a program of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP).

Advancing Pakistan's Private Sector in Defence​

While a basic project in scope compared to the work Turkish Aerospace is carrying out at its facilities in Turkiye, the IQBAL is a key progressive step for the company’s subsidiary in Pakistan and for the country’s private sector.

Most of Pakistan’s aerospace development occurs in state-owned enterprises (SOE), such as Air Weapons Complex (AWC) and, to a lesser extent, NASTP. Outside of SOEs, the input and capacity of the private sector is limited.

Thus, for a private sector entity, especially a foreign vendor like Turkish Aerospace, the ability to nurture skilled R&D capacity outside of Pakistan’s SOE environment is a significant factor. If it continues building relevant expertise through IQBAL and, in time, more complex projects, Turkish Aerospace Pakistan could become a valuable development asset for Turkish Aerospace-proper.

A Launch Vehicle for Offsets​

Turkish Aerospace may hope to leverage its Pakistani subsidiary to take on more development and testing work so as to lower costs and accelerate timelines. That said, however, nurturing Pakistani R&D for its own sake is not Turkish Aerospace’s primary aspiration. Rather, the likelier goal, at least in the near-term, is to leverage Turkish Aerospace Pakistan as a beachhead for incentives.

 

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@Quwa @Oscar

I have question?

why only Mirage 3EA ROSE of No.7 Sqn Took part in Parade? is this some kind of message?

Is No.7 Sqn reequipment under process they already shifted all assets to Mushaf/became part CSS same with No.23 Sqn (F7PG)

May be No.7 Sqn is earmarked for J10CE or JF17 Block III

?

 

[Oscar]

@Quwa @Oscar

I have question?

why only Mirage 3EA ROSE of No.7 Sqn Took part in Parade? is this some kind of message?

Is No.7 Sqn reequipment under process they already shifted all assets to Mushaf/became part CSS same with No.23 Sqn (F7PG)

May be No.7 Sqn is earmarked for J10CE or JF17 Block III

?

No - it is asset availability and generally small nature of display.

No PN assets, no Army helis and so on.