The military junta in Myanmar appears to be miffed with Pakistan as the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role combat aircraft, supplied by Islamabad to Yangon between 2019 and 2021 has been declared "unfit for operations", according to local Myanmar media <a href="https://www.narinjara.com/news/detail/64ee9e00dc986646c77b707e">reports</a>.&nbsp;

Military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has expressed his displeasure over the faulty condition of the aircraft, with none of the fighter jets being in operational condition. Currently, Myanmar has 11 JF-17 aircraft, developed jointly by China and Pakistan.

Junta's frustrations have increased, especially after Islamabad dispatched a technical team for repair and maintenance of the aircraft, in a rather clandestine manner, last year.

Nearly five years after they were commissioned, the JF-17s still cannot be used for combat by the Myanmar Air Force because of their subpar accuracy, according to Eurasian Times. Consequently,&nbsp;Myanmar’s Air Force is forced to depend on Russian-made Yak-130 and MiG-29 fighter jets and Chinese K-8 fighters.&nbsp;

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<h2>Junta caught between rock and a hard place&nbsp;</h2>

Isolated by the West, the junta has created a military-industrial partnership with Pakistan at China's behest. However, both countries are notorious for their faulty, plagiarised and cheap tech. The junta has found it the hard way but in the absence of options, all it can do is express displeasure and hope the situation improves.

The grounding of JF-17 jets means that Islamabad's hopes of selling&nbsp;heavy machine guns, 60 mm and 81 mm mortars and M-79 grenade launchers to Myanmar may have taken a hit as well. Additionally, the country was hoping to sell air-to-surface missiles for the JF-17 jets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Apart from the horrid run in Myanmar, the JF-17s&nbsp;have had a poor stint in the African nation of Nigeria as well. The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) inducted 15 F-7 NI fighter aircraft in 2009. However, by 2018, six out of the 15 jets had crashed.

Ironically, Pakistan has been struggling with JF-17s as well. Multiple reports have claimed that JF-17 requires&nbsp;high-operational maintenance while costing a fortune to the exchequer, compared to most modern military aircraft.&nbsp;

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Since the military removed Myanmar’s democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) in 2021 and overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi, the country has been in perpetual state of crisis.&nbsp;

The country's parallel National Unity Government (NUG), formed out of the ashes of NLD, is currently fighting against the junta. The JF-17 debacle may come as good news for the Resistance forces who may attempt to seize on the initiative.&nbsp;

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The military junta in Myanmar appears to be miffed with Pakistan as the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role combat aircraft, supplied by Islamabad to Yangon between 2019 and 2021 has been declared "unfit for operations", according to local Myanmar media reports.

The military junta in Myanmar appears to be miffed with Pakistan as the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role combat aircraft, supplied by Islamabad to Yangon between 2019 and 2021 has been declared "unfit for operations", according to local Myanmar media reports. Military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has expressed his displeasure over the faulty condition of the aircraft, with none of the fighter jets being in operational condition. Currently, Myanmar has 11 JF-17 aircraft, developed jointly by China and Pakistan. Junta's frustrations have increased, especially after Islamabad dispatched a technical team for repair and maintenance of the aircraft, in a rather clandestine manner, last year. Nearly five years after they were commissioned, the JF-17s still cannot be used for combat by the Myanmar Air Force because of their subpar accuracy, according to Eurasian Times. Consequently, Myanmar’s Air Force is forced to depend on Russian-made Yak-130 and MiG-29 fighter jets and Chinese K-8 fighters. Also read | Myanmar: At least 26, including six children, killed in fresh fighting between army and resistance fighters Junta caught between rock and a hard place Isolated by the West, the junta has created a military-industrial partnership with Pakistan at China's behest. However, both countries are notorious for their faulty, plagiarised and cheap tech. The junta has found it the hard way but in the absence of options, all it can do is express displeasure and hope the situation improves. The grounding of JF-17 jets means that Islamabad's hopes of selling heavy machine guns, 60 mm and 81 mm mortars and M-79 grenade launchers to Myanmar may have taken a hit as well. Additionally, the country was hoping to sell air-to-surface missiles for the JF-17 jets. Apart from the horrid run in Myanmar, the JF-17s have had a poor stint in the African nation of Nigeria as well. The Nigerian Airforce (NAF) inducted 15 F-7 NI fighter aircraft in 2009. However, by 2018, six out of the 15 jets had crashed. Ironically, Pakistan has been struggling with JF-17s as well. Multiple reports have claimed that JF-17 requires high-operational maintenance while costing a fortune to the exchequer, compared to most modern military aircraft. WATCH | Myanmar: Abysmal state of armed conflict, insurgency, chaos & anarchy | Details × Since the military removed Myanmar’s democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) in 2021 and overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi, the country has been in perpetual state of crisis. The country's parallel National Unity Government (NUG), formed out of the ashes of NLD, is currently fighting against the junta. The JF-17 debacle may come as good news for the Resistance forces who may attempt to seize on the initiative. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Myanmar junta troubled by 'unfit for operation' Pakistan-made JF-17 fighter jets

According to reports, Argentina is planning to buy 12 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-conduct-joint-military-drills-with-j-20-fighters-missiles-and-drones-404552">JF-17A</a> Block III fighters from Pakistan.

The Argentinian government has reportedly included the $664 million Pakistan jet deal in a draft budget for 2022 in Parliament.

The JF-17 Thunder has been jointly built by Pakistan and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. The jet deal report comes after the&nbsp;UK reportedly blocked&nbsp;South Korean fighter jets to Argentina.

Argentina had also reportedly tried to buy Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in 2015 but the deal fell due to the UK government's pressure, reports claimed.

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The Argentinian Air Force had retired Dassault Mirage III interceptor aircraft from its fighter fleet and has been scouting for options.

Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab had delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the Pakistan Air Force last year which was produced by Chinese and Pakistani technicians.

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In May 2019, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan after overhauling it. The overhaul of the jets had reportedly taken place in 2017 after a contract was signed between the Chinese government and Pakistan in 2016.

The Chinese-built JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s&nbsp;under the Pressler amendments.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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According to reports, Argentina is planning to buy 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan. The Argentinian government has reportedly included the $664 million Pakistan jet deal in a draft budget for 2022 in Parliament.

According to reports, Argentina is planning to buy 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan. The Argentinian government has reportedly included the $664 million Pakistan jet deal in a draft budget for 2022 in Parliament. The JF-17 Thunder has been jointly built by Pakistan and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. The jet deal report comes after the UK reportedly blocked South Korean fighter jets to Argentina. Argentina had also reportedly tried to buy Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets in 2015 but the deal fell due to the UK government's pressure, reports claimed. Watch: The Argentinian Air Force had retired Dassault Mirage III interceptor aircraft from its fighter fleet and has been scouting for options. Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab had delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the Pakistan Air Force last year which was produced by Chinese and Pakistani technicians. In Pics: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? In May 2019, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan after overhauling it. The overhaul of the jets had reportedly taken place in 2017 after a contract was signed between the Chinese government and Pakistan in 2016. The Chinese-built JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s under the Pressler amendments. (With inputs from Agencies)

Argentina planning to buy  JF-17 fighters from Pakistan: Report

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct&nbsp;China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/jf-17-used-to-shoot-down-indian-aircraft-says-pakistan-military-205603">JF-17 </a>fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company.

According to reports, Pakistan's&nbsp;Aeronautical Complex(PAC)&nbsp;headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has&nbsp;delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF.

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The dual-seat fighter jet is set to&nbsp;be inducted into the Pakistan Air Force fleet in a ceremony on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The fighter is jointly produced by China and Pakistan technicians. In May last year, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad after overhauling it.&nbsp;

PAF had test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet which included night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.

The exact details of the "indigenous capability" wasn't shared by PAF.

In 2007, China had delivered the jets for the first time which was later commissioned by the PAF.

According to reports, the overhaul of the Chinese fighter jet&nbsp;began in November 2017 after a contract was signed between the two countries in 2016. The overhaul of the jet included feature repairs, maintenance and replacement of old components.

However, the JF-17 fighter mostly relies on Russian engine supplies even then Pakistan hopes it will give its Air Force an edge over the Indian Air Force(IAF)&nbsp;which recently acquired Rafale fighter jets from France.

India is set to buy 36 Rafale jets by 2022 with 8 currently stationed at Ambala&nbsp;Air Force base near the Pakistan border.

JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s in the 1990s under the Pressler amendments.

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct China's JF-17 fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company. According to reports, Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF.

Pakistan Air Force(PAF) is all set to induct China's JF-17 fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan's aeronautical company. According to reports, Pakistan's Aeronautical Complex(PAC) headquartered in Kamra, Punjab has delivered 14 JF-17 jets to the PAF. Watch: The dual-seat fighter jet is set to be inducted into the Pakistan Air Force fleet in a ceremony on Wednesday. The fighter is jointly produced by China and Pakistan technicians. In May last year, China had delivered the first JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad after overhauling it. PAF had test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet which included night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy. The exact details of the "indigenous capability" wasn't shared by PAF. In 2007, China had delivered the jets for the first time which was later commissioned by the PAF. According to reports, the overhaul of the Chinese fighter jet began in November 2017 after a contract was signed between the two countries in 2016. The overhaul of the jet included feature repairs, maintenance and replacement of old components. However, the JF-17 fighter mostly relies on Russian engine supplies even then Pakistan hopes it will give its Air Force an edge over the Indian Air Force(IAF) which recently acquired Rafale fighter jets from France. India is set to buy 36 Rafale jets by 2022 with 8 currently stationed at Ambala Air Force base near the Pakistan border. JF-17 fighters have reportedly become the mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force after the US imposed restrictions on the sale of F-16s in the 1990s under the Pressler amendments.

Pakistan Air Force to induct indigenously built China's JF-17 fighter jet: Report

Amid tensions with India, Pakistan on Tuesday announced that it has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed extended range <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/how-china-armed-pakistans-air-force-with-jf-17-thunder-backbone-of-paf-201317">"smart weapon" from JF-17 Thunder fighter </a>jet to provide it a very potent day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/how-pakistans-ghauri-compares-with-indias-agni-missiles-201095">The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)</a> also said that experiment marked a great milestone for the country as the weapon has been developed, integrated and qualified solely through indigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers.

"The successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy," the PAF said on the Chinese-made aircraft. 
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Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan lauded the efforts of scientists and engineers. He also congratulated the PAF personnel on the achievement of this monumental indigenous capability.

"Pakistan is a peace loving nation but if subjected to aggression by adversary, we would respond with full force," the PAF statement quoted Anwar as saying. 
The exact technical details of the weapons test-fired were not shared by the PAF.

The JF-17, which was previously referred as FC-1 Xiaolong, a single-engine multi-role light fighter was being jointly produced by Pakistan with China for several years with engines supplied by Russia.&nbsp;

The trial comes amid tensions between India and Pakistan after a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) killed over&nbsp;40 CRPF personnel in Kashmir's Pulwama district on February 14.

Amid mounting outrage, the Indian Air Force carried out a counter-terror operation, hitting the biggest JeM training camp in Balakot, deep inside Pakistan on February 26.

The next day, Pakistan Air Force retaliated and downed a MiG-21 in an aerial combat and captured Indian pilot, who was handed over to India on March 1.

Amid tensions with India, Pakistan on Tuesday announced that it has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to provide it a very potent day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Amid tensions with India, Pakistan on Tuesday announced that it has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed extended range "smart weapon" from JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to provide it a very potent day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) also said that experiment marked a great milestone for the country as the weapon has been developed, integrated and qualified solely through indigenous efforts of Pakistani scientists and engineers. "The successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy," the PAF said on the Chinese-made aircraft. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan lauded the efforts of scientists and engineers. He also congratulated the PAF personnel on the achievement of this monumental indigenous capability. "Pakistan is a peace loving nation but if subjected to aggression by adversary, we would respond with full force," the PAF statement quoted Anwar as saying. The exact technical details of the weapons test-fired were not shared by the PAF. The JF-17, which was previously referred as FC-1 Xiaolong, a single-engine multi-role light fighter was being jointly produced by Pakistan with China for several years with engines supplied by Russia. The trial comes amid tensions between India and Pakistan after a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) killed over 40 CRPF personnel in Kashmir's Pulwama district on February 14. Amid mounting outrage, the Indian Air Force carried out a counter-terror operation, hitting the biggest JeM training camp in Balakot, deep inside Pakistan on February 26. The next day, Pakistan Air Force retaliated and downed a MiG-21 in an aerial combat and captured Indian pilot, who was handed over to India on March 1.

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