According to a report by Pakistan's authoritative news media "The Nation" on May 13, in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, Pakistan Air Force Chief of Staff General Zahir Babar recently held a historic meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Lieutenant General Ahmed Dawood and other high-level military officials.
The talks not only enhanced mutual trust between the two militaries, but also reached a series of substantive military cooperation agreements, the most notable of which was the Iraqi Air Force's decision to purchase 12 JF-17 "Thunder" fighters jointly developed by China and Pakistan and 12 "Mushak" trainer planes independently developed by Pakistan.
In the atmosphere of in-depth and friendly talks, the chief of staff of the Pakistani Air Force gave a detailed briefing to the top level of the Iraqi military on the advanced technical characteristics and powerful combat capability of the "Thunder" fighter. This fighter jointly developed by China and Pakistan has won wide acclaim in the international market for its excellent performance and flexible combat radius.
After a comprehensive assessment and careful consideration, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense made a major decision to purchase 12 "Thunder" fighters. At present, the technical teams of both sides are conducting in-depth consultations on specific technical details to ensure the smooth delivery of the work.
Pakistani media further revealed that the Iraqi military will soon form a high-level delegation to visit Pakistan to inspect the production and manufacturing process of the "Thunder" fighter to have a more comprehensive understanding of the performance and advantages of this fighter.
This purchase decision not only marks Iraq's high recognition of the Thunder fighter, but also makes it the fourth country to introduce this advanced fighter after Nigeria, Myanmar and Azerbaijan.
At the same time, in 2023, Pakistan has successfully delivered the first batch of 12 Mushak trainer aircraft to Iraq. This light propeller trainer independently developed by Pakistan has won high praise from the Iraqi Air Force for its short take-off and landing capabilities and excellent performance. On the basis of this good cooperation, the Iraqi Air Force has decided to purchase an additional 12 Mushak trainer aircraft to further strengthen its pilot training capabilities.
As an outstanding representative of Pakistan's aviation industry, the Mushak trainer has been successfully exported to many countries and plays an important role in the field of junior pilot training.
Not long ago, Pakistan also announced that it had reached an agreement with the African country Zimbabwe on the sale of 12 Mushak trainer aircraft, which further demonstrated the competitiveness of Pakistan's aviation industry in the international market. However, the successful export of Pakistani military aircraft also attracted the attention of neighboring India. As a rival to Pakistan, India has been trying to develop its own aviation industry and is trying to compete with Pakistan in the international market.
Despite this, India's own Tejas fighter jets have failed to win the favor of foreign customers. Despite the Indian government's vigorous promotion and attempts to seek sales opportunities through diplomatic channels, the Tejas fighter has so far failed to open the international market.
The Indian media have questioned and criticized Pakistan's "Thunder" fighter jet, claiming that it has potential safety hazards and performance defects. However, these doubts have not stopped more and more countries from choosing to introduce the "Thunder" fighter.
In fact, if the "Thunder" is really as unbearable as India says, it will not be able to win the recognition and trust of so many international customers. In particular, oil-rich countries in the Middle East such as Iraq still choose to introduce the "Thunder" even though they are already equipped with American-made F-16 fighter jets, which is enough to show the competitiveness of its performance and market recognition.
For India, instead of devoting its energies to questioning and criticizing the successes of others, it is better to reflect on and improve the quality and performance of its own fighter jets. India should speed up the progress of research and development and production of the "Tejal" fighter and strive to improve its autonomy in key technologies to improve the reliability and performance of its domestic fighters. At the same time, India should also strengthen communication and exchanges with the international market, and actively seek cooperation opportunities to expand the international influence of its aviation industry.
Returning to the military cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq, this series of agreements will not only strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the military field, but will also make positive contributions to regional peace and stability. Through the introduction of advanced fighter jets and trainer aircraft, Iraq will further enhance the combat capability of its air force, thereby better safeguarding the security and interests of the country. Through this cooperation, Pakistan will further consolidate its position in the international aviation industry and lay a solid foundation for future development.
In addition, Pakistan's military cooperation with Iraq is of great strategic importance. Both countries are located in the Middle East and face similar security challenges and geopolitical environments. By strengthening military cooperation, the two countries can jointly respond to external threats and challenges and maintain regional peace and stability. At the same time, such cooperation will also promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the economic, scientific, technological, and cultural fields, and promote the comprehensive development of bilateral relations.
To sum up, the military cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Iraq is not only of far-reaching strategic significance, but will also make a positive contribution to peace and stability between the two countries and the region. At the same time, India should learn from Pakistan's success and strive to improve its aviation industry and international competitiveness. Only through continuous efforts and innovation can we remain invincible in the fierce international competition.
In today's increasingly globalized world, the interests of various countries are more closely linked, and international relations are becoming more complex and changeable. Therefore, it is particularly important to strengthen international cooperation and exchanges.
The military cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq conforms to the trend of the times and has achieved common development and prosperity between the two countries through mutual benefit and win-win results. We look forward to in-depth cooperation in more areas in the future and make greater contributions to promoting regional and global peace and prosperity.
At the same time, we hope that India will be more open-minded to the success and progress of other countries, and develop together with other countries in a cooperative rather than confrontational manner.
After all, in an increasingly interconnected world, no country is immune. Only by learning from each other, learning from each other and cooperating with each other can we achieve true win-win and development.
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