PA is a force that is used to tie down Indian forces using the western front. Anyone who wishes to do this can fund the PA. No one has faced any kind of repercussions and that itself is quite telling. Increase the defence spending and speed up "actual self sufficiency" reforms. Do not be shy and care less about what the world says. It is actively trying to aid your adversary.![]()
Pakistan bolsters defence infra with purchases from China, Turkiye
The acquisition, running into billions of dollars, is largely from China and Turkiye, even though Pakistan professes to be a key ally of President Donald Trump. | World Newswww.hindustantimes.com
GFP 2026:
Pakistan drops ranks.
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Folks can check it out themselves. 2026 Military Strength Ranking

Depends on the criteria you are using. If it is sheer no. of FAs and other aircrafts in service, then as per this website it seems to be the case. Of course as per air operation/A2G performance, I doubt anyone can claim the PAF can match the Israelis.we shot down shivangi Singh BS-022 Rapael paijaan
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Israel Airforce is low them lol.... Is this a joke ?

But most of the FAs of PAF are not in good conditions..and they rarely even fly those just cuz they don't have money for maintenance...Israel Air Force probably will eat them whole in a conflict even if we exclude those F-35s.Depends on the criteria you are using. If it is sheer no. of FAs and other aircrafts in service, then as per this website it seems to be the case. Of course as per air operation/A2G performance, I doubt anyone can claim the PAF can match the Israelis.
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PAF is looking to procure around 40-60 J-35As(pilots are already training in China as per some reports for some time) and they plan to increase their J-10CE fleet to around 80 more jets. So they're doing their level best to continue their parity against us. But forget about IAF(Israel), they won't remain a match against our IAF by 2040. Our indigenous manufacturing of jets and BVRAAMs along with intelligent imports(Rafale & Su-57 et al) are enough to give us massive advantage against them.But most of the FAs of PAF are not in good conditions..and they rarely even fly those just cuz they don't have money for maintenance...Israel Air Force probably will eat them whole in a conflict even if we exclude those F-35s.
It is a data based comparison that relies on nos. It does not take in account the condition of the FAs. If you have X airframe still in service, then it is considered part of your strength. I know where you're coming from. It is their criteria, it can be flawed or not so flawed, depending on how you think. Quality vs Quantity. PAF has a flawed quantity as you pointed out. However, on paper they have more FAs in service. No one doubts the capabilities on the Israelis even w/o the F-35s.But most of the FAs of PAF are not in good conditions..and they rarely even fly those just cuz they don't have money for maintenance...Israel Air Force probably will eat them whole in a conflict even if we exclude those F-35s.