Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet has received a Block III upgrade, making it a 4.5-generation fighter and putting it on even footing with other fighters in the sky.

Key Points – China and Pakistan’s JF-17 “Thunder” is receiving major upgrades, with the Block III variant adding AESA radar, advanced avionics, and fly-by-wire controls—features found in ...

The J-10 is China’s advanced 4th-gen fighter, while the JF-17, a China-Pakistan joint jet, is lighter, cheaper, and built mainly for export and allied use.