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New Pakistan-bound J-10s carry maritime-strike camouflage​

by Akhil Kadidal


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A new batch of Chengdu J-10CEs being built for the Pakistan Air Force have been seen with camouflage livery. The colours are similar to the PAF's maritime strike-capable Mirage 5s. (Noel Celis/AFP)
A new batch of J-10CE fighter jets being manufactured by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been seen with tactical camouflage colours. This suggests that the aircraft may be used in the low-level maritime strike role.
Imagery of the latest batch of J-10CEs under construction in China shows that the aircraft carry a green-gray camouflage scheme with sky blue undersides. The livery is a departure from the J-10's standard colour scheme of low-visibility gray. At least two separate J-10s have been photographed with this camouflage scheme, according to images, which have appeared on Weibo.
Janes assesses that the camouflage pattern is similar to the colour scheme employed by the PAF's Mirage 5PA fleet. These aircraft are tasked with low-level maritime attack duties.
The PAF's Mirage III/5 fleet of 177 aircraft comprises the PAF's only force capable of launching stand-off weapons. This includes the MBDA AM39 Exocet air-launched anti-ship missile, which is fielded by the PAF's Mirage 5PA3 fleet. These aircraft are operated by the PAF's No 8 Squadron at Masroor air force base, near Karachi.
The Mirages are also capable of launching Pakistan's Ra'ad and Ra'ad IIair-launched cruise missiles (ALCM), which have ranges of 350 km and 550 km respectively, according to Janes data.
 

New Pakistan-bound J-10s carry maritime-strike camouflage​

by Akhil Kadidal


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A new batch of Chengdu J-10CEs being built for the Pakistan Air Force have been seen with camouflage livery. The colours are similar to the PAF's maritime strike-capable Mirage 5s. (Noel Celis/AFP)
A new batch of J-10CE fighter jets being manufactured by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been seen with tactical camouflage colours. This suggests that the aircraft may be used in the low-level maritime strike role.
Imagery of the latest batch of J-10CEs under construction in China shows that the aircraft carry a green-gray camouflage scheme with sky blue undersides. The livery is a departure from the J-10's standard colour scheme of low-visibility gray. At least two separate J-10s have been photographed with this camouflage scheme, according to images, which have appeared on Weibo.
Janes assesses that the camouflage pattern is similar to the colour scheme employed by the PAF's Mirage 5PA fleet. These aircraft are tasked with low-level maritime attack duties.
The PAF's Mirage III/5 fleet of 177 aircraft comprises the PAF's only force capable of launching stand-off weapons. This includes the MBDA AM39 Exocet air-launched anti-ship missile, which is fielded by the PAF's Mirage 5PA3 fleet. These aircraft are operated by the PAF's No 8 Squadron at Masroor air force base, near Karachi.
The Mirages are also capable of launching Pakistan's Ra'ad and Ra'ad IIair-launched cruise missiles (ALCM), which have ranges of 350 km and 550 km respectively, according to Janes data.
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PAF contribution in 1965 war​






PAF RELIEF OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN FLOOD HIT AREAS OF KPK, SINDH, BALOCHISTAN AND SOUTH PUNJAB​











 
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12 SEPTEMBER 2022

US proposes sale to sustain Pakistan F-16s​

by Akhil Kadidal




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If approved, the US Department of State's newly proposed sustainment sale will enable Pakistan's F-16 to maintain interoperability with the US for counter-terrorism operations. Pakistan and the US Air Force resumed bilateral training exercises in February 2022, for the first time since 2019. (US Air Force/MSgt Christopher Parr)

The US government has proposed a multimillion-dollar defence sale intended to sustain the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF's) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.

A US Department of State (DoS) spokesperson said on 8 September that the “United States government has notified Congress of a proposed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to sustain the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 programme”. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible sale on 7 September.

The possible USD450 million sale is in response to a request by the government of Pakistan to consolidate prior F-16 sustainment and support cases. The sale will reduce “duplicate case activities and [add] additional continued support elements”, the DoS said.

The DoS added that the proposed sale does not include new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.

If the sale is approved, the PAF aircraft will participate in the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and the Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program. These include US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan's F-16 fleet. The proposed sale will also give Pakistan access to the International Engine Management Program, the Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical co-ordination groups.

The programme will support the modification of the aircraft, engines, and software. In addition, it will provide support for classified and unclassified software.
 
12 SEPTEMBER 2022

US proposes sale to sustain Pakistan F-16s​

by Akhil Kadidal




placeholder-16-9.jpg


If approved, the US Department of State's newly proposed sustainment sale will enable Pakistan's F-16 to maintain interoperability with the US for counter-terrorism operations. Pakistan and the US Air Force resumed bilateral training exercises in February 2022, for the first time since 2019. (US Air Force/MSgt Christopher Parr)

The US government has proposed a multimillion-dollar defence sale intended to sustain the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF's) fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.

A US Department of State (DoS) spokesperson said on 8 September that the “United States government has notified Congress of a proposed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to sustain the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 programme”. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible sale on 7 September.

The possible USD450 million sale is in response to a request by the government of Pakistan to consolidate prior F-16 sustainment and support cases. The sale will reduce “duplicate case activities and [add] additional continued support elements”, the DoS said.

The DoS added that the proposed sale does not include new capabilities, weapons, or munitions.

If the sale is approved, the PAF aircraft will participate in the F-16 Aircraft Structural Integrity Program and the Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program. These include US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics services for follow-on support of Pakistan's F-16 fleet. The proposed sale will also give Pakistan access to the International Engine Management Program, the Aircraft Engine Component Improvement Program, and other technical co-ordination groups.

The programme will support the modification of the aircraft, engines, and software. In addition, it will provide support for classified and unclassified software.
Much needed program, when we have those aircraft in numbers then we have to keep them update.
 
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The CAS carried out out an operational evaluation of newly constructed infrastructure, equipment and support units.

The CAS remarked, “This enhancement of infrastructure and capability will augment the PAF's operational flexibility and enable the generation of a prudent..


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