Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Mirage fighter jet has crashed in district Chakwal on Wednesday. According to PAF spokesman, pilot has been ejected safely and no damage has been reported on the ground. The crash happened due to technical fault, he added.
PAF is looking to replace its old Dassault Mirage III/Mirage V aircraft with JF-17. Pakistan has started production of the JF-17 Thunder. The first batch of 50 JF-17 Thunder aircrafts will be equipped with the Chinese and Pakistani avionics and weapons, while the second batch aircraft will be equipped with more advanced radars and missiles. France has offered Pakistan its RDY-3 radar and MBDA MICA missile for the aircraft.
However, due to changing air defense environment in region, PAF is more inclined towards AESA radar option and Long range BVRAAM for its JF-17 Thunder will replace Dassault Mirage III/Mirage V and serve as PAF back bone in years to come.
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