I dont think this is relevant for this forum, although quite interesting news……

Guys
Since when did this become the Indian AF thread!?

PAF are getting a NATO standard air defence system with possibly the worlds only netcentric air warfare network, a fighter chosen by South Africa, Czech, Sweden and Hungary. Possibly a AEW plane already chosen by Greece and Sweden

I would say that combined with induction of FC-1 will make Pakistans air space very secure

Why have no NATO countries purchsed Phalcon or SU-30!?

Exactly… I wonder why one third of all threads must be devoted to the dozen of rusty Lawndarts PAF has left from early 80s and another third to the possible ‘damn big deal for PAF’ with even more rusty AH-1s and Hueys..

Since I have come to the forum Pakistan has not acquired one single aircraft worth mention, they just keep flying their rusty old cans but the immense extent of discussing the PAF is really sickening me to death..

They why on earth are you reading this thread, no one is forcing you to, for some people the news is of interest, so why not let those interested just read it, and you can read anything that interests you. Is that fair? I dont really have an interest in the multitude of threads on other subjects, I simply ignore them, can you do the same?

Well, even if all rumours should become truth, there’s no need to boast and claim dominance.
The Gripen is an excellent home defence asset, but not much more. It clearly has its limitations in range and weapon load. This could be a good signal saying: “We’re not really in a position to attack you, but don’t mess with us, we’re prepared.”
This could actually contribute to a more peaceful neighbourhood.

Thats always been Pakistans strategy, just to make any attack as costky as possible for India

(June 7, 2004): In what might be the biggest ever military deal Sweden has signed reliable sources have quoted senior officials of SAAB, Ericsson Microwave Systems and Volvo-Aero saying that Pakistan is on the verge of concluding deals worth more than $4.7billion. The deal includes Saab Gripen fighter aircrafts and Ericsson Microwave Systems Erieye AEW&C mission systems along with extensive support systems. Sources are further quoted as saying that Pakistan will buy 44 Gripen fighters with an option to buy another 60 aircrafts and an undisclosed number of Erieye AEW&C surveillance aircrafts.

http://www.forecastinternational.co…n704/index.html