"A statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, said Khan praised the Pakistan Air Force's combat record and sought assistance to support the Bangladesh Air Force's ageing fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance. Alongside a promise of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, the statement, issued on January 6, added that detailed discussions were also held on potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft."
"The Super Mushshak is a light-weight, two-to-three seater, single-engine plane with fixed, non-retractable, tricycle landing gear. The plane is primarily used for training purposes. Besides Pakistan, more than 10 countries currently have deployed the plane in their fleet for pilot training, including Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Iran, Iraq and others. Just a day later, it was reported by the Reuters news agency that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were in talks to convert about $2bn of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal,"
Pakistan's defence diplomacy is generating renewed interest in the domestically produced JF-17 Thunder fighter. Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu met Bangladeshi Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, after which the military indicated a JF-17 sale could be imminent. The Inter-Services Public Relations said Khan praised the Pakistan Air Force's combat record and sought help to support Bangladesh's ageing fleet and integrate air-defence radar systems. Pakistan promised fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainers and held detailed discussions on potential JF-17 procurement. Reuters reported Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were in talks to convert about $2bn of Saudi loans into a JF-17 deal, and earlier reports tied Pakistan to a possible $4bn sale to Libya's LNA. The military has not formally confirmed any agreements.
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