Karakoram Eagle Awacs Inducted in Pakistan Air Force

The Karakoram Eagle AWACS Aircraft was inducted at PAF Masroor Base.
Karakoram Eagle No 4 Squadron will enable PAF to effectively counter all threats against Pakistan’s aerial frontiers and add a new dimension to the national security.
dailytimes

Pakistan wants to buy Chinese FC-31 (J-31) stealth aircraft

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has expressed interest in procuring fourth generation stealth fighter aircraft FC-31 from China.
It is for the first time that a senior government functionary has confirmed talks with China over purchase of the longer-range stealth aircraft — an issue that has been a subject of speculation in defence circles since the 10th edition of the Zhuhai Air Show (China) held earlier this month, when the aircraft was unveiled.
The FC-31 is being developed by China primarily for the export market. Chinese officials claim that several countries have expressed interest in the aircraft believed to be comparable to US F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
What particularly interests the PAF is that FC-31 prototype (J-31) and JF-17 use the same Russian Klimov RD-93 engines.
China and Pakistan had earlier co-produced JF-17 Thunder. Pakistan has been eagerly trying to market this fighter aircraft.
Pakistan, which is at present producing Block-2 of JF-17 at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, is eyeing orders from countries in the Middle East and Africa.
dawn.com

Pakistan receives surplus Jordanian F-16s

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has received into service 'a squadron' of F-16 fighter aircraft from the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF).
The F-16A/B fighters have just recently arrived in Pakistan, and will be used to augment the PAF's existing F-16 fleet, which is heavily involved in counterinsurgency operations along the country's border area with Afghanistan.
The purchase of surplus RJAF F-16s was first mooted in February, with deliveries commencing in April. 12 F-16A and 1 F-16B Block 15 aircraft will be received to increase the size of its jet fleet. All of these aircraft have undergone mid-life upgrades.
Former Jordanian aircraft have been assigned to 19 Squadron at PAF base Mushaf (Sarghoda).
When the deal for the surplus Jordanian aircraft was disclosed earlier in the year, the PAF stated that it had also approached at least two other countries for additional F-16s. The status of these discussions is unclear.
Prior to the Jordanian deal, the PAF fielded 12 F-16C and 6 F-16D Block 50/52 jets, and between 45 and 50 F-16A/B aircraft. These earlier aircraft have now all been upgraded to Block 52 standard by Turkish Aerospace Industries.
janes

Pakistan outlines JF-17 upgrade to Block II Configuration

Pakistan is in the process of retrofitting its 50 JF-17 fighters to an improved Block II configuration.
The new configuration features improved avionics and better software, and adds a fixed air-to-air refuelling probe.
Pakistan sent a squadron of 18 JF-17s to a recent air combat exercise in western China recently.
Given the small size of the combat fighter, a fixed refuelling probe was found to be preferable to a retracting one. Pakistan uses the Ilyushin Il-78 to provide air-to-air refuelling for its fleet.
In December, Pakistan will begin taking delivery of 50 JF-17s configured in the Block II configuration. Beyond this, its air force has options to take its fleet of the type up to 150 or 200 aircraft. Additional improvements are foreseen in a planned Block III upgrade.
flightglobal

First Block 2 JF-17S Under Construction In Pakistan

Production of the first two of 50 Block 2 JF-17s on order by the Pakistan Air Force is now well under way at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.
The Block 2 JF-17 has several capability increases over the Block 1s, but the main boost to the PAF as well as to export potential is the installation of an air-to-air refuelling system.
chinadefense

Pakistan acquires F-16s from Jordan

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has acquired one squadron of F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft from Jordan and 13 F-16s will be inducted into the service next month.
With this, the strength of PAF F-16s will reach 76. The fighter aircraft have been purchased from Jordan and they were in the use of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF).
The deal has already been finalised and inked by both the countries. The 13 aircraft are of F-16 A/B Block-15 and the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily. The deal about 12 A models and one B model aircraft has been authenticated by the manufacturing company and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.
The purchased aircraft are in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU) and they would be providing service for another 20 years with almost 3,000 hours on average available to them for flying.
Pakistan is also contemplating to acquire more used planes for the PAF from some other countries while the induction of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, co-production of Pakistan and China, e is also underway simultaneously.
thenews.com.pk

Pakistan Deal for Chinese J-10 Fighters Uncertain

Tough International Monetary Fund conditions on Pakistan and concerns about untested technology likely will delay Islamabad’s plan to buy 36 J-10B Vigorous Dragon from China.
Under IMF loan terms, the government faces harsh conditions on raising revenue and controlling spending, including on military equipment.
A Chinese defense delegation visited Pakistan the last week of September to discuss the status of stalled defense deals. Whether this included the J-10 order is unclear.
The J-10B Super-10 is an advanced variant of the J-10A, first fielded in late 2003 with China’s Air Force. The new Super-10 will reportedly be powered by the Chinese-designed WS-10A turbofan engine, which will replace the J-10A’s Russian Saturn AL-31FN. Built by Chengdu Aircraft Industries, the jet is based on Israel’s Lavi indigenous fighter program by Israel Aerospace Industries that was canceled in 1987.
defensenews

Pakistani JF-17 to start mid-air refuelling by end of summer

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully completed ground tests on mid-air refuelling probes fitted to its Chengdu Aerospace Corporation/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft and expects to carry out the first mid-air refuelling by the end of the summer.
janes

Maniobras USAF-Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán/ Pak-US joint air exercises planned

Maniobras conjuntas entre la USAF y la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF), se realizarán a finales de este año en Estados Unidos, en el que participarán F-16 Pakistaníes. El objetivo es mejorar las prestaciones de la PAF en situacions de combate en áreas tribales. Participarán de 12 a 15 F-16 pakistaníes. Poco antes del ejercicio se entregarán los F-16 de nueva fabricación.
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Joint exercises will be conducted in the US towards the end of this year with PAF'S F-16 participating.
The exercises have been planned in the wake of the quality performance of the PAF in air raids in the tribal areas. Twelve PAK F-16 will be flown to the United States. Before the joint exercises, the PAF will also get delivery of the next batch of the F-16 aircraft from the United States.

ENTRA EN SERVICIO EL JF-17 CON LA FUERZA AÉREA DE PAKISTAN/FIRST SQUADRON OF JF-17 THUNDER INDUCTED IN PAF

Según app.com el primer escuadrón de JF-17 ha entrado formalmente en servicio con la Fuerza Aérea de Pakistán (PAF), el pasado 16 de febrero. Este hecho está en linea con la determinación de la PAF de afrontar sus futuros retos con confianza y garantías. A esto se suma la fuerte inversión realizada recientemente en aviones cisterna, UAV y aviones de inteligencia AEW&C. Esto provocará que la PAF tenga un proceso de duro entrenamiento para operar e integrar estas nuevas tecnologías. Está previsto que el JF-17 participe proximamente en ejercicios, como el próximo Hi-Mark 2010. El JF-17 Thunder tiene capacidad para realizar un amplio espector de misiones (ofensivas y defensivas). El JF-17 mejorará la capacidad de combate de la PAF y en un futuro será su columna vertebral.
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According app.com the first Squadron of JF-17 Thunder formally joined fighter aircraft fleet of Pakistan Air Force on Feb. 16 The induction of JF-17 aircraft is in line with PAF´s resolve to face all challenges with poise and self-confidence. The PAF has invested in the force multipliers like the Air-to-Air refuellers, UAVs and AEW&C aircraft to enhance its capacity and capability to undertake complex operations. These new state-of-the-art inductions make imperative to train hard and prepare well to induct and integrate the new systems professionally and safely. The JF-17 would be put through its paces in the forthcoming Exercise Hi-Mark 2010. The ‘JF-17 Thunder’ has the capability to undertake entire spectrum of offensive as well as defensive missions. By joining the elite ranks of PAF, the JF-17 would not only enhance the combat readiness of PAF but also form its back-bone in future.

PAKISTAN ACEPTA EL PRIMER SAAB 2000 ERIEYE AWACS

Según KeyAero.com, la fuerza aérea de Pakistán (PAF), ha aceptado formalmente su primer Saab 2000 ‘Erieye’ para (AWACS) en la base aérea de Kamra.
Ordeando bajo el proyecto ‘Horizon’, el primer avión de un total de cuatro, llegó a Pakistan el 8 de Diciembre, el resto de entregas se producirán en 2010. La PAF ya opera un Saab 2000, como plataforma de entrenamiento (3 Squadron "Globetrotters"), en la base de Chaklala (Islamabad).
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PAKISTAN RECIBE EL PRIMER IL-78 MD DE REABASTECIMIENTO EN VUELO

La fuerza aérea pakistaní, ha recibido el primero de cuatro Ilyushin Il-78MD ‘Midas’ de reabastecimiento en vuelo. Al parecer fueron recibidos el 2 de diciembre en Karachi, directamente desde Ucrania, desde donde llegó pintado con colores de la PAF.

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