JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet

Pakistan–Indonesia JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Talks Accelerate, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific Defence Procurement and Middle-Power Airpower Alignment

Pakistan and Indonesia have reportedly accelerated negotiations over a potential acquisition of nearly 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets and associated armed unmanned systems, a move that could mark a consequential inflection point in Asia’s evolving defence procurement ecosystem. The...
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

Bangladesh’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Interest Sparks Strategic Anxiety in India

Bangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighters—a joint project of Pakistan and China—has triggered serious strategic concerns in New Delhi. This potential procurement is not just about Bangladesh upgrading its air force; for India, it...