4) “It’s all Chinese anyway” — the lazy argument
Yes, key subsystems originate in China. That does not invalidate Pakistan’s role.
Facts:
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The JF-17 is a co-development; export execution is Pakistan-led.
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China does not independently market the platform to third countries without Pakistan.
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Revenue sharing, integration, training, MRO, and weapons packages are delivered through Pakistan’s defence ecosystem.
By that logic, no country could claim indigenous status:
India’s BrahMos (Russia), S-400 (Russia), Tejas engine (US/EU). Yet branding follows prime integrator, not raw component origin.
For deeper technical context, see:
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