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BTW No 7 SQN Mirage VPA were bought from Navy's budget. These were specifically equipped with Agave radar and armed with Exocets.
Hence have never rotated out of PAF Masroor. Their primary mission is to be seconded to the Navy in times of hostilities. Same can be with the Js
If i am not wrong , these were ex PAF mirage 5, which were transferred free to PN, then PN only pay for its updation.
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If i am not wrong , these were ex PAF mirage 5, which were transferred free to PN, then PN only pay for its updation.
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No these were bought in late 70s from PN's budget (capex budget allocation for that year). They have always been part of PAF and still are. But their primary function is maritime strike.
 

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No these were bought in late 70s from PN's budget (capex budget allocation for that year). They have always been part of PAF and still are. But their primary function is maritime strike.
I know about there role, these mirages are with belly bottom in sky blue color.
Just have different info about there inductions, thanks for sharing
 

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BTW No 7 SQN Mirage VPA were bought from Navy's budget. These were specifically equipped with Agave radar and armed with Exocets.
Hence have never rotated out of PAF Masroor. Their primary mission is to be seconded to the Navy in times of hostilities. Same can be with the Js
My mistake. Not 7 but 8 squadron "Haider". Mirage V-PA-III (M 5, P(akistan), A(gave) Tranche 3)

Only M5 with a chin bump.

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this news was related to Missiles attacks by India; Israeli officials were presents at the missiles launching site of India ....
In reply to this PA locked Indian cities and even Israel too, taken official signoff from IK for use them on there on decision
 

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So why doesnt navy stop diverting resources from PAF and just create it's own airforce. Pakistan Navy Air Force (PNAF)
 

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So they have enough resources to have one in all but name? That's a very unfounded perception you have.
What are you talking about?

Buying aircraft one time is one thing. Building a whole infrastructure to train, manage and maintain is another.
 

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What are you talking about?

Buying aircraft one time is one thing. Building a whole infrastructure to train, manage and maintain is another.
There is already under PAF which is only for the navy. That's what in talking about. The resources are already allocated for them.
 

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Building a whole infrastructure to train, manage and maintain is another.
for time being we could use PAF infrastructure for training and maintenance, same as PN use PA infrastructure for training of the personals of Special Services Group Navy only after completion of SSG training Navy give additional specialized training related to sea based operation
 
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