KARACHI: Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and a high-level Bangladeshi defense delegation on Tuesday discussed strengthening air force cooperation and the potential sale of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, the Pakistan military’s media wing said.
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role fighter jet jointly developed with China, has become the backbone of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) over the past decade, designed to replace aging legacy aircraft.
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan led a high-level defense delegation meeting with Sidhu at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” the military’s media wing said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” the ISPR added.
