Bangladesh Eyes Pakistan's 'Scrap' JF-17 Jets Amid Internal Turmoil

• Bangladesh Air Force Chief met Pakistan Air Force Chief in Islamabad to discuss defense cooperation and a potential JF-17 fighter jet deal.
• The JF-17, jointly developed by China and Pakistan, is a fourth-generation multirole fighter, with Block III claiming advanced radar and BVR missile capabilities.
• Despite claims, JF-17s reportedly performed poorly in 'Operation Sindoor' and were shot down in Myanmar, earning the nickname 'scrap' due to technical malfunctions.
• Pakistan offered full cooperation in training, capacity building, and assured swift delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to Bangladesh.
• The deal is being discussed while Bangladesh faces severe internal turmoil, with extremists targeting citizens, raising questions about the necessity of fighter jets.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh considers Pakistan's controversial JF-17 jets despite internal chaos and the aircraft's poor combat record.