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The Pakistan Air Force flaunted its Chinese and Turkish weapons on the occasion of the 147th birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the South Asian nation known as Quaid-e-Azam.

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To honor Quaid’s life, political battles and important role in shaping Pakistan, official celebrations were organized across the country. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the display of advanced combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that Islamabad purchased from its key ally, Turkey.

As part of the national celebration, a two-and-a-half-minute documentary titled “PAF on the Road to Modernization” was broadcast on December 24. Focused on highlighting the capability and modernization of its air force, the video showed the JF-17 Block III and J-10C military aircraft, which were inducted into the force’s inventory this year, along with Akıncı and Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat air vehicles (UCAVs).

The JF-17 fighter jet was jointly developed by China and Pakistan as part of their long-term military cooperation. The Block III version of the aircraft was recently inducted into service, and offers “superior maneuverability, extended range, and enhanced combat capabilities,” according to an earlier statement from the PAF.

In return, the J-10C fighter jet was purchased from China entered In March of last year. Along with the JF-17 and F-16 Fighting Falcons, the J-10C serves as the backbone of the PAF.

If military commentators are to be believed, Pakistan’s acquisition of the J-10Cs was an attempt to counterbalance the dominance of Indian Rafales in the region.

Remembering the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his birth anniversary. His remarkable leadership and vision remain a guiding light for Pakistan. Let us uphold his ideals of unity, faith and discipline as we strive for a better tomorrow. #QuaidDay pic.twitter.com/TebuGGZT6N

– Official Spokesman 🇵🇰 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (@ForeignOfficePk) December 25, 2023

While Pakistan’s proximity to China is hardly hidden, it has been steadily strengthening its military ties with Turkey, which it considers a natural ally as an Islamic country.

“The video highlights the fact that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah enlightened the oppressed Muslims of the Indian subcontinent with a ray of hope and united them as one nation to achieve a separate and independent homeland,” the PAF said in a statement. they. Thanks to Quaid’s tireless efforts, we are a breathing, free country today.

No matter how difficult the circumstances remain!!! PAF has always stood tall due to its sheer professionalism and focused approach to becoming a hard-hitting force!

We bring you the latest glimpses of the PAF J-10C, JF-17C, F-16C, Akinic, WL-II and many other newer AKs! pic.twitter.com/EH0yEMBqBm

— Air Operations Syndicate (@AirOpsSyndicate) December 25, 2023

This development came months after Pakistani Defense Production Minister Humayun Aziz said that the country and Turkey would “unify their work and look forward” in new areas, such as advanced fighters and unmanned aerial vehicles.

According to Aziz, Turkey and Pakistan are also cooperating in military initiatives, including small arms and other things. He further explained that “Türkiye and Pakistan are also cooperating in small arms and other military projects.”

The PAF documentary showed off its new tanks, including the Akıncı and Bayraktar TB2, as well as a family of indigenous loitering munitions, new long-range beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, and a wide range of new surface-to-air missiles. aerial missiles (SAMs), precision guided munitions (PGMs), and more, according to Stratcom Bureau, a defense-related social media platform based in Pakistan.

Türkiye drone for Pakistan

For decades, China has been Pakistan’s most important strategic donor, helping Islamabad develop fighter jets, missiles, warships, tanks, and submarines. However, Pakistan has at the same time continued to attract the Turkish arms industry in recent years.

Turkey and Pakistan signed a formal agreement to enhance defense cooperation by undertaking joint arms manufacturing in 2021. Turkey has developed Ada-class corvettes for Pakistan under the MILGEM project and agreed to upgrade its Agosta-90B submarines. Moreover, it is also arming Pakistan with lethal weapons Counter-torpedo measure Systems.

Therefore, with the exceptional combat performance shown by Turkish drones in recent times, Pakistan has emerged as a loyal customer of Turkish Bayraktar drones. It began acquiring Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey last year to add to its air defense network.

Although drones have played an instrumental role in conflicts like Ukraine, as we have seen recently, they have reportedly been purchased to carry out ISR operations by Pakistan.

The Bayraktar TB2 is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remote-controlled unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Bayraktar’s impressive performance against one of the most powerful armies in the world – Russia, has captured the world’s imagination.

Earlier, during an air force exercise in late September, Pakistan boasted of its Bayraktar TB2, a medium-altitude, long-endurance drone.

After the amazing performance of the TB2, Pakistan took another big step to purchase the Turkish Akinci drone and became the first foreign customer for the drone. Training on these drones reportedly ended in October last year.

The Akinci, which translates to “Raider” in Turkish, is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) created as a replacement for Turkey’s current primary tactical drone, the TB2 Bayraktar. It is capable of carrying out air-to-surface and air-to-air attack operations.

Pakistan’s purchase of the first batch of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones from Turkey is expected to be a red flag in the Indian intelligence system.

The Turkish combat drone is a strategic platform that can carry different payloads. According to the company’s claim, the Akinci aircraft is “capable of conducting operations carried out by combat aircraft.”

“Bayraktar Akinci is equipped with dual AI avionics that support signal processing, sensor fusion and real-time situational awareness. It carries electronic support systems, dual satellite communications systems, air-to-air radar, collision avoidance radar and synthetic aperture radar.

And it’s not just drones, Pakistan is buying more from Turkey. There have been reports that Islamabad will also co-develop a fifth-generation fighter jet with Ankara – in this case, the Khan or TF(X), which is currently under development in the country.