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PAKISTAN: Indigenous Manufacturing Of JF 17 Aircraft

Posted on03. Jan, 2011 by .

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By Air Commodore Sohail Malik:
The JF 17 Thunder Programme is a landmark achievement in the quest for realizing a dream through friendly cooperation between two countries. The co production of JF 17, a vital and integral element of the overall programme, is undoubtedly a challenging project undertaken by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in support of the national goal of self reliance. The newly established state of the art facilities represent a quantum leap in the technological capability of PAC and shall be a forerunner of even bigger endeavours.

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China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

Posted on01. Jan, 2011 by .

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By Bill Sweetman:
One question that may go unanswered for a long time concerns the degree to which cyberespionage has aided the development of the J-20. U.S. defense industry cybersecurity experts have cited 2006—close to the date when the J-20 program would have started—as the point at which they became aware of what was later named the advanced persistent threat (APT), a campaign of cyberintrusion aimed primarily at military and defense industries and characterized by sophisticated infiltration and exfiltration techniques.

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Pakistan Air Force: Display of Professional Excellence

Posted on23. Dec, 2010 by .

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By Raja G Mujtaba:
The foundation of the ‘Sherdil’ was laid way back in the 50s when in 1958, a formation of 16 F 86s Sabers performed a loop in diamond formation. This was the biggest formation of that time anywhere in the world. As a child, I was a witness of this feat that was performed before King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan. This formation was followed by solo displays and napalm bombing to display the firepower for the visiting dignitary.

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Pakistan Air Force: A Power to Reckon With

Posted on22. Dec, 2010 by .

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By Raja G Mujtaba:
The mission of PAF is to maintain peace with honor in the region. We live in volatile and uncertain times, in such environment it is a difficult mission. However, our commitment and resolve to defend Pakistan is unshakable”. He further added “Whenever required, PAF will employ all assets and resources at its disposal, including these aircraft to defend the nation against external and internal threats”.

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Pakistan Air Force moves from strength to strength

Posted on14. Nov, 2010 by .

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By Raja G Mujtaba:
Earlier this year, Pakistan Air Force also employed air-to-air refueling skill successfully thus attaining another milestone to prove itself ‘second to none’ as envisioned by Father of the Nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The attainment of the capability was a part of the High-Mark-10 exercises held earlier this year.

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