fair point as the french would also pick up a service contract for M2K from the PAF looks like it could a good pay day for the French
but the biggest question is if Pakistan can afford it. French equipment, while reliable and capable, is also damn expensive and service contracts are also the same. IAF officers are on record stating that Mirage spares cost an arm and a leg but they’re delivered on time and quality issues don’t arise.
Introducing a new type, that too French, will cost a lot. New facilities, new ground infra, training, spares, weapons, all add up and it ain’t cheap. the US subsidizes Pakistani purchases, the Chinese offer generous credits, the French won’t do anything of that sort. IMO, it’ll be a costly decision to go for those unless the UAE decides it wants to “gift” these jet and their weapons.
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