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China's PLAAF Upgrades Aggressor Fleet with J-20, J-16, J-10C
The People's Liberation Army's 66th Brigade is upgrading its aggressor fleet with cutting-edge aircraft, including the J-20 and J-16, marking a significant boost to its capabilities. This modernization move is a notable shift from its previously reported mix of legacy fighters like the Su-30MKK, J-10A, and J-11B.
Pakistan Weighs F-16 Replacement Options Beyond J-35 Hype
As Pakistan's reliable workhorse, the F-16, approaches retirement by 2040, the air force is faced with a crucial decision: finding a worthy replacement to preserve its operational tempo and capabilities. With the F-16's legendary reliability and high availability, the stakes are high for its successor.
Pakistan's AWACS-Guided BVR Narrative Faces Scrutiny
The PAF's J-10C fighters are said to have used PL-15E missiles guided by Erieye AEW&C, with a midcourse correction process that locks onto the target via radar and then hands over to the missile's AESA seeker at a certain range. This narrative, however, has begun to unravel under scrutiny.