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India.com
14 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Pakistan's much hyped JF-17 fighter jet with Chinese frame and Russian engine costs..., much cheaper than India's...
New Delhi: Tensions between India and Pakistan are at an all-time high following the ceasefire. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan attacked several Indian border towns with drones and missiles. India also retaliated strongly and destroyed many Pakistani targets. In the meantime, there is a lot of discussion about India's Rafale fighter jet and Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. India has purchased Rafale from France, while the JF-17 Thunder has been jointly developed by China and Pakistan. There is a significant price difference between the two. Rafale is considered the second most expensive fighter in the world after the F-22, while the price of JF-17 Thunder is comparatively much lower. The JF-17 Thunder is considered the backbone of Pakistan's Air Force alongside the F-16 fighter. It was built by the Chinese company Avic Chengdu Aircraft Co Ltd. Shares of this company rose by 53 percent in five days during the conflict. The JF-17 Thunder is a fourth-generation lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter. It has been jointly developed by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). The JF-17 can be used for multiple roles, including interception, ground attack, anti-ship, and aerial reconnaissance. The JF-17 can deploy diverse ordnance, including air-to-air, air-to-surface, and anti-ship missiles, guided and unguided bombs, and a 23 mm GSh-23-2 twin-barrel autocannon. Powered by a Guizhou WS-13 or Klimov RD-93 afterburning turbofan, it has a top speed of Mach 1.6. The JF-17 was inducted in the PAF in February 2010. Although a lot of makeshift technology has been used in this fighter, it features a Chinese airframe, a Western avionics system, and a Russian engine. Its biggest advantage is that it is very cheap. This is why countries that cannot afford expensive fighters like Rafale, F-16, and Eurofighter Typhoon opt for JF-17 Thunder. These include Azerbaijan, Myanmar, and Nigeria. According to media reports, the price of one unit is 25 million dollars, which is about 2.13 billion rupees, while the price of Rafale is around 135 million dollars or 11 billion rupees.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Will not let political interest come before nation's interest"
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 30 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who is part of the all-party delegation currently in Indonesia, highlighted on Friday the importance of putting national interest above political interest. He said that while he might have his differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party, he will keep working towards what is best for the nation. 'We have all been doing our bit...I might have differences with the ruling party, but I will not let my political interest come before my nation's interest. I will keep working towards what is in the best interest of my nation,' he told the Indian diaspora in Jakarta. Confirming that while he still will fight the BJP 'tooth and nail' he will not do anything against the country. 'I am going to fight the ruling party tooth and nail, and I will not budge an inch from this fight, but I will not do anything that is against my country's no mistake,' he said. Banerjee also appealed to the Indian diaspora to go to Jammu and Kashmir, and also spend some time for the betterment of the Indian economy. 'Next time when you go to India, I want you to make a humble appeal before all of you. Next time, if you are planning to visit India for 7 days, make it 10 3 days, I want you to dedicate specially ...I want you and your family to go to Kashmir and spend 3 days for the betterment of the Indian economy,' he said. Multiple other delegation members also interacted with the diaspora. BJP MP, Hemang Joshi, hit out at Pakistan for 'going to the IMF every 3 months for funds,' claiming that the country does not use the money for their infrastructure or education development, but instead increases its defence budget. 'Our enemy country, who is our neighbour (Pakistan). They keep going to IMF every 3-4 months asking for funds. They don't ask for money for education, infrastructure development, or to reduce now when IMF sanctioned them loan. Pakistan did not increase their budget for the health or education sector. They have increased their defence budget by 18 pc,' the BJP MP said. Another BJP MP, Brijlal, highlighted the misinformation which Pakistan spreads, saying that while the country claimed that they hit Adampur air base, PM Modi debunked that claim by visiting the base. 'None of our air bases were affected in this war. Shehbaz Sharif said that Adampur Air base and S-400 were destroyed, our PM landed at Adampur and stood with the S-400 in the background. They claimed that Srinagar and Bhuj air bases were destroyed. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh landed at Srinagar, and PM Modi addressed the jawans from Bhuj. Pakistan only peddled false narratives,' Brijlal said. Challenging the Pakistani PM Shehbaz to visit his own bases, he added, 'Can the Pakistan PM go to the Noor Khan Air Base?... As far as Pakistan's friendly nations are concerned, in this clash with Pakistan, it is not only Pakistan that lost, the ones who manufacture JF-17 (jets) and drones for them also lost.' Earlier, the delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha held interactions with the Executive Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), prominent media houses, business and community leaders from the Indian Diaspora in Indonesia, and met with Members of Parliament from Golkar and NasDem Party, as per the Embassy of India in Jakarta. (ANI)
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Turkey and Pakistan's friend places order for 24 Chinese JF-17 fighter jets against India's friend armed with Indian weapons, the countries are...
New Delhi: Azerbaijan, which has been entangled in a long-standing conflict with Armenia, has taken a major step to enhance the strength of its air force by opting to purchase Chinese JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets. Azerbaijan has currently signed a deal for 24 new jets. The entire deal is for the purchase of a total of 40 jets at $4.2 billion. If Azerbaijan uses these aircraft against its adversary Armenia, it may have to contend with India's Akash air defense system, as India has sold its Akash system to Armenia. To counter the weapons received by Azerbaijan from Pakistan, Turkey, and China, Armenia has weapons from India. A report from the Bulgarian military post states that Azerbaijan signed a deal for 16 JF-17 Thunder Block III jet airplanes in February 2024. This deal was worth 1.6 billion dollars. Now, a deal for 24 more aircraft has been made between the two countries. The JF-17 jet has been jointly developed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China's Chengdu Industry Group. It is cheaper than Western aircraft such as the F-16 or Eurofighter Typhoon and is easier to maintain. Therefore, Azerbaijan has purchased it. How powerful is the JF-17? The JF-17 fighter jet is a single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft. Its length is 14.93 meters. It is equipped with the Russian RD-93MA turbofan engine, which allows it to reach a speed of 1.6 Mach and an altitude of 50,000 feet. This jet features the KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, which helps it track targets over long distances. The JF-17 Thunder Block-III has avionics and a helmet-mounted display system. It can operate with a variety of weapons, such as guided bombs, anti-ship missiles, and PL-15E air-to-air missiles. This jet has eight hardpoints, allowing it to carry up to 4,000 kilograms of weight. In this way, this aircraft will significantly enhance Azerbaijan's military capabilities. Armenia-Azerbaijan Tension There is tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Azerbaijan is receiving continuous arms supplies from Turkey and Pakistan. On the other hand, Armenia has friendship with India. For India, Armenia has been not only a defense partner but also a political partner in the region. It has supported India's position on Jammu and Kashmir. India has provided Armenia with the Akash defense system for air security. This system is particularly crucial for Armenia. Additionally, Armenia has received ammunition, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, and anti-tank weapons from India. Armenia has also received the advanced towed artillery gun system howitzer from India.
India.com
4 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
India Deploys Rafale Jets And S-400 At Siliguri Corridor; Draws Red Line For China And Bangladesh
New Delhi: India has fortified its most vulnerable but strategically important stretch, the Siliguri Corridor, which is also known as the Chicken's Neck, by deploying Rafale fighter jets and Russian-made S-400 air defence system. The 20-22 km wide corridor is India's only land link to its northeastern states and sits at the crossroads of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and China. With Pakistan already rattled, New Delhi has now turned its strategic gaze eastward and is drawing red lines. While tension with Pakistan eases, India's eyes are now on Beijing and Dhaka. Recent Chinese military drills near the India-Bhutan border and fast-moving political shifts in Bangladesh, according to The Asia Live, have put New Delhi on alert. What is worrying is that the interim government in Dhaka, under Mohammad Yunus, is reportedly leaning toward China and Pakistan – a potential axis that is likely to reshape the strategic balance in India's east. India, in response, has tightened Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) restrictions within 10 kilometres of its international border and stepped up aerial surveillance across the entire eastern front. Bangladesh Eyes 32 JF-17 Jets; India Sees Red India's anxiety has spiked after reports surfaced that Bangladesh may acquire 32 Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, which are equipped with AESA radar, EW pods and long-range missiles. If stationed in northern Bangladesh, these fighter aircraft could threaten Indian airbases and important infrastructure across the border. To make matters worse, a Pakistani ISI delegation recently visited Dhaka allegedly to discuss intelligence-sharing and anti-terror cooperation. Led by Major General Shahid Amir Asfar, the visit has only added to India's unease. Responding to the shifting ground, India has made its intentions clear. The deployment of the S-400 air defence system, which is capable of neutralising threats up to 400 kilometres away, along with a Rafale squadron at Hashimara Airbase, is more than just tactical positioning. It is a strategic warning. India's military has also adopted a multi-zone deterrence doctrine, combining real-time ISR integration, cyber and electronic warfare capabilities, seamless tri-service coordination and fortification of key roads, tunnels and rail links in the Siliguri Corridor for rapid military mobilisation. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is 'closely monitoring developments in the region' and will take decisive action if needed. This is one of the most direct public acknowledgments so far that India views Bangladesh's recent shifts as a potential national security threat. Drawing the Line India's military posturing at the Siliguri Corridor is not only a show of strength but also a strategic declaration that any misadventure, whether from the north (China) or east (Bangladesh) will be met with full force. In this era of proxy alliances, grey-zone warfare and tech-driven conflicts, India is sending a loud and clear message that the corridor is not merely a passage, it is a red line as well.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Chinese expert shuts down General Bakshi in live TV debate over Pakistan-China ties
Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, delivered a stinging rebuke to retired Indian General G.D. Bakshi during a heated live television debate that quickly spiraled beyond routine foreign policy discourse. The fireworks started when General Bakshi accused Pakistan of harboring terrorists and questioned the durability of Sino-Pak relations. Gao fired back without hesitation: 'General Bakshi, you need to study history,' he said coldly, drawing an audible gasp from the panel. 'No power in the world can break the China-Pakistan friendship,' Gao continued, invoking decades of diplomatic, military, and economic ties between Beijing and Islamabad. He dismantled Bakshi's claims with sharp historical references, turning the debate into a one-sided lesson that left the retired general visibly rattled and scrambling to pivot. The turning point came when Gao dismissed Bakshi's inflammatory remarks as "aggression and irresponsibility, not diplomacy," urging a focus on dialogue and evidence over blanket accusations and calls to action. Highlighting joint military ventures like the JF-17 fighter jet and deep-rooted defense collaborations, Gao described the China-Pakistan partnership as 'rock-solid and forged in strategic trust,' emphasizing that their alliance isn't born of fleeting interest but is deeply institutionalised. Bakshi, a regular on Indian news channels known for his jingoistic tirades, appeared unprepared for such a frontal intellectual assault. As he attempted to steer the conversation elsewhere, Gao calmly held ground, commanding the room — and the narrative.
