Key Points - China and Pakistan’s JF-17 “Thunder” is receiving major upgrades, with the Block III variant adding AESA radar, advanced avionics, and fly-by-wire controls—features found in modernized ...

The "JF" in JF-17 stands for "Joint Fighter." It reflects the collaborative effort between Pakistan and China to co-develop this multi-role combat aircraft. The jet itself is a product of a ...

Pakistani Air Force personnel stand guard in front of fourteen Dual-seat JF-17B multi-role aircraft rolled out at a ceremony which coincided with the launch of JF-17 Block-III aircraft at the Pakistan ...

The JF-17 Thunder was among the highlights of this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took part in this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Iddon is a freelance journalist focused on Middle East affairs. The controversial deal—Libya remains under a highly ...

Pakistan’s JF-17 appears to be roughly as effective as Western fighter jets—at a third of the upfront price tag, and with far lower ongoing costs. Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder (or FC-1 Xiaolong) is a ...

The JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight, single-engine, multirole fighter jointly developed by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). The program began in the ...

ISLAMABAD, 24 November (BelTA - APP) - Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets commanded global attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, held from 17th to 21st November, where over 200 aircraft from 98 ...