Will Chinese Fighters Soon Take On a New Nuclear Role?
It would break historical pattern, but it may not be outlandish as you think.
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It would break historical pattern, but it may not be outlandish as you think.
The Myanmar military junta has declared the JF-17 Thunder fighter planes supplied by Pakistan as unfit for operations. The Burmese Air Force was forced to ground the planes due to malfunctions and structural flaws. This has strained relations between Islamabad and Naypyidaw, leading China to intervene. Pakistan is reportedly attempting to renegotiate the deal with newer versions of the JF-17s, but it is unclear if the military junta has accepted the new terms.
These planes were delivered as a part of a 2016 deal that the Burmese military junta signed to purchase JF-17 jets.
Argentina is evaluating choices including second-hand F-16 fighters from Denmark and Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters offered by China. The potential deals come as the South American country seeks to replace its outdated aircraft, navigating obstacles such as arms embargoes, international partnerships and geopolitical considerations.
Baghdad is either exploring its options or plans on acquiring both combat aircraft.