JF-17

Jun- 2026 -

28 June

Air

JF-17 Thunder: Inside Pakistan’s Multirole Fighter

The JF-17 Thunder wasn't built by a top-tier defense industry; it was built despite the absence of one. This guide breaks down how a Pakistan-China partnership produced a capable, combat-tested multirole fighter that has quietly reshaped expectations for emerging air forces.

May- 2026 -

24 May

Air

Bea Castañeda

Russia’s MiG-35: Built for the Modern Air Battlefield

As Russia's air combat doctrine evolves, one fighter sits at the center of its modernization ambitions: the MiG-35. Here's what it can do, and what it's up against.

Jan- 2026 -

9 January

Asia Pacific

Pakistani Air Force's JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong or FC-1 Fierce Dragon) fighter jet performs during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2018, in Zhuhai city, south China's Guangdong province, 9 November 2018. JF-17 Thunder exhibited its dazzling aerial performance in front of the delegations of various air forces and aviation industries on the third day of Zhuhai Air Show in China. The breathtaking aerial display by the seasoned aerobatics pilot wing commander Zeeshan Baryar included some stunning maneuvers like the muscle climb, thunder turns, slow speed pass and inverted flight. An over fifteen minutes jaw dropping performance by Pride of The Nation, JF-17 Thunder, concluded with the trademark vertical rolls and disappearing in the blue skies of Zhuhai, leaving behind hundreds of spellbound spectators. The mesmerized audience applauded the Thundery performance as it landed back. (Photo by Shu ying / Imaginechina via AFP)

Christine Casimiro

Pakistan Eyes JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Sales to Bangladesh as Ties Warm

Pakistan and Bangladesh are discussing a potential defense pact that could see Dhaka acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, according to Islamabad’s military.

Nov- 2025 -

12 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan Debuts JF-17 Thunder Jets, Becomes Fourth Global Operator

Azerbaijan displayed five newly acquired JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during its Victory Day parade, officially marking the country as the fourth operator of the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft.

Jun- 2025 -

9 June

Air

PAC JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft, a fighter jet made in China and Pakistan. The Pakistani plane is painted with the country's flag as it belongs to Pakistan Air Force. The aircraft performed a flight demo, flying demonstration at the 53rd Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport in France on June 2019. The advanced and sophisticated fighter jet is developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan Orders More JF-17 Fighters From Pakistan

Azerbaijan has increased its order of JF-17 Thunder multi-role jets from Pakistan, expanding the purchase from 16 to 40 aircraft.

Oct- 2024 -

1 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Pakistan’s JF-17C Block-III Now Operational in Azerbaijan Air Force

Azerbaijan has confirmed that the JF-17Cs it bought from Pakistan are now in service as part of a $1.6 billion deal signed in February.

Sep- 2024 -

4 September

Air

Joe Saballa

Azerbaijan to Equip JF-17 Fighter Squadron With Turkish Missiles

The Azerbaijan Air Force is set to boost the lethality of its upcoming JF-17 fighter aircraft with the purchase of Turkish Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles.

Jun- 2024 -

13 June

Asia Pacific