PAF need to replace its fleet KARACHI, Nov 25 (APP): Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Tanvir M Ahmed said that Pakistan Air Force (PAF) would need to replace its fleet as two-third of its aircraft would be retiring in next five to seven years.
He was responding to a queries of mediapersons during his visit to 5th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre here.
He said that Chinese government and private sector would be approached for acquiring $ 700 to 800 million on soft terms to buy 40 to 42 JF-17 thunder jets for PAF.
Air Chief Marshal said that about eight JF-17 jets were under testing evaluation process, which will be completed in next one year. So far, the results are excellent, he added.
Responding to a question for the purchase of J-10, he said that the government would also seek credit facility on easy terms and condition from Chinese companies for their purchase.
To a question about the export of JF-17 thunder aircraft, Air Marshal Tanvir said that first we will meet PAF’s demand, then we can consider for export. Currently we are not marketing for these aircrafts, he opined.
He also appreciated the efforts of Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) for holding IDEAS 2008 which provide a good platform for displaying Pakistan defence production capabilities.
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