(NSI News Source Info) ISLAMABAD - January 15, 2009: President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani on Wednesday vowed to strengthen the defence of the country. Co-chairing a meeting at President House on the project of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, President and the prime minister said the government will equip the armed forces of the country with latest equipment to meet new challenges. 
The PAC JF-17 Thunder, also known in China as the Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon, is a single-seat, multi-role fighter aircraft jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The "JF" and "FC" designations stand for "Joint Fighter" and "Fighter China" respectively. The first two aircraft were delivered to the Pakistan Air Force on 12 March 2007. The JF-17/FC-1 is designed to be a cost-effective aircraft which can meet the tactical and strategic needs of air forces of developing countries. On 22 January 2008, Pakistan started serial production of the aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.
The meeting was also attended by Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar, Federal Defence Minister; Shaukat Tareen, Finance Advisor; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed; and senior officials.
Giving a briefing on the project, the PAF chief said JF-17 Thunder is a light weight all weather, multi-role fighter aircraft, jointly developed by China and Pakistan.
The aircraft has been designed for high performance at low cost. The meeting was informed that the aircraft will have an edge over its contemporary aircraft, particularly Indian light combat aircraft (LCA) in terms of cost, early availability and supportability.
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