# JF-17

Export Rush for the JF-17 Tests Pakistan’s Aerospace Ambitions

Pakistan has received expressions of interest from five countries for the JF-17 fighter, but current production — under 20 jets per year and largely reserved for the Pakistan Air Force — may be unable to meet a sudden export surge. Scaling up will require investment, supply-chain adjustments and raise geopolitical questions about Pakistan’s role as a seller of military hardware.

iMil2026年2月5日 03:30

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Two fighter jets performing an aerial maneuver over the sea in Türkiye.

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Affordable, Combat-Proven: Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Emerges as a Global Bargain for Cash-Strapped Air Forces

Pakistan’s JF‑17 fighter, marketed as a 4.5‑generation multirole jet with modern avionics and Chinese weaponry, is attracting orders from at least six countries. Its low unit price and combat‑proven record are widening procurement options for cash‑conscious air forces, even as limits such as non‑stealth design and logistical dependencies temper its appeal.

iMil2026年1月17日 04:40

#JF-17#Xiaolong#Pakistan