Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan, sources say

[RescueRanger]

Btw i thought Pakistan ended k-8 production a while ago are we still producing them?

I don't know where you got this information considering we are in the process of selling K8's the the Libyan National Army.

 

[redgriffin]

Super Mushshak is propeller driven trainer - a basic trainer - teaches pilots how to fly and flight fundamentals.

The K8 is an intermediate Jet trainer, has a turbo fan jet and is used to provide pilots with advanced training in maneuvers, plus the K8 can function as a light fighter, whereas the Mushshak cannot.

Not basic but ab-initio if I recall correctly.

 

[Goenitz]

How can Sudan convert to JF-17 so fast? was there any previous training program?

 

[maxpane]

pakistanis right now

 

[RescueRanger]

How can Sudan convert to JF-17 so fast? was there any previous training program?

The Sudanese operate a number of Russian and Chinese aircraft including Mig's, Sukhois and J7's, they also operate K8's. It's not surprising then that they were able to get the ball rolling on this so quickly.

 

[chinasun]

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are moving to deepen military cooperation. Riyadh may bankroll Gulf monarchies aligned with it to buy Pakistani hardware and receive training. Islamabad is in talks or has concluded agreements with six states to supply JF-17 fighters, bundled electronics and weapons; Sudan is only the first customer. A “Middle-East NATO” is taking shape.
Although a full Turkish entry into the security pact remains unlikely, limited participation is probable, with Ankara expected to collaborate in niches such as drones and electronic systems.

 

[RescueRanger]

Wouldn't be tooting my own if I were you.

Considering that both these aircrafts after Chinese and Pakistan just assembles them.

 

[Ali_Baba]

As Pakistan jointly manufactures this aircraft there is no reason to suspect otherwise.

Venezuelan KH-8 complete with complement of paylod of rocket pods and missiles.
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Ghanaian K8 pictured here with an unguided bomb
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The K8 and the Chinese export variant can both be armed with the PL-7 Air to Air Missile
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The aircraft was seen in active combat in Myanmar:

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Interesting. I have never seen PAF K8s armed with anything. It looks like PAF operates them in pure trainer mode only ?

 

[RescueRanger]

Interesting. I have never seen PAF K8s armed with anything. It looks like PAF operates them in pure trainer mode only ?

Seems that way.

 

[Ali_Baba]

Seems that way.

A shame.

They can be useful in "drone/UAV" hunting duties these days. Maybe a time for a rethink by PAF.

 

[Jango]

So we sell jets to Sudan to fight RSF which is supported by the LNA which our FM just met, and who is supported by UAE, while we are also getting into a defence pact with KSA?

Goddamn we are working a very tight rope. Interesting events nonetheless.

But I guess that is the luxury proxy wars afford you...you get to have a slice of every pie as long as the puppet controllers aren't directly fighting amongst themselves.

 

[Blain2]

So we sell jets to Sudan to fight RSF which is supported by the LNA which our FM just met, and who is supported by UAE, while we are also getting into a defence pact with KSA?

Goddamn we are working a very tight rope. Interesting events nonetheless.

But I guess that is the luxury proxy wars afford you...you get to have a slice of every pie as long as the puppet controllers aren't directly fighting amongst themselves.

Make hay while the sun shines...this is the way of the world.

 

[Blain2]

A shame.

They can be useful in "drone/UAV" hunting duties these days. Maybe a time for a rethink by PAF.

It makes little sense to fly manned aircraft with very expensive cost/flying hour to put down tactical drones. For drones, there are far cheaper options including very sophisticated soft-kill techniques.

 

[Khansaheeb]

The more pertinent question to ask is why are these countries not buying American. Chinese, Russian or European weapons and do they have the means to pay for these supposed deals. A lot of it may be **** propaganda. I will believe it when the weapons are actually delivered and payment received.

Pakistan is providing the best value weapons with sincerity unlike their Western counterparts who either attach strings or bribes and have secret kill switches.

Further Pakistan needs to get more active in Muslim conflict zones and foster mutually beneficial relationships. Send trainers, special forces, advisors, JF17s ,MBTs, Shaheens, joint manufacturing of weapons etc.

 

[KingQamaR]

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