Embraer presented the first of three EMB-145 Airborne Early Warning and
Control (AEW&C) platforms on Feb 21 to representatives of the Indian
government at a ceremony held at its headquarters in São José dos
Campos, Brazil. Based on the proven Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet, the
aircraft features an in-flight refueling system, SATCOM capability, a
significant increase in electrical and cooling capacities, and a
comprehensive set of aerodynamic and structural changes. These
improvements will allow the installation of the advanced electronic
systems currently being developed by DRDO under CABS’ coordination.
Pakistan has witnessed new defense acquisitions in this decade than any other, and in the center of it all is the new fighter which was designed by China with partial funding from Pakistan. It is formally known as JF-17 Thunder. When the fighter was in development, Pakistani online communities were jumping with excitement comparing it with its arch rival India’s modern combatants Su-30MKI, Mig-29S & Mirage-2000H. There were claims of it featuring western Radars and long range missiles, & Chinese ordering some due to its superior capabilities. But the reality is far from it. China having spent significant amount of money into a fighter which it is never going to use, most probably forced Pakistan to accept its avionics to offset some its development costs. Chinese who are known for their self reliance first and quality next, are further downgrading JF-17s capabilities with their poorly copy-pirated avionics. Along with their dubious weapons, any chance of JF
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