<P> Mainly focusing on avionics, aviation, and high - tech electronics, the PAC also manufactures military systems for the Pakistan Army and Navy, which are listed as "valued customers". Many of these products are specially suited for the Pakistan Armed Forces needs, while others are also marketed to foreign militaries . While it collaborated with several countries corporate organisations, the PAC often jointly works with the Turkish TAI and the Chinese CATIC . Its aircraft's have been exported to Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates . </P> <P> Since 1947, the Pakistan Air Force operated largely dependent on foreign suppliers, fighter jets and aircraft had to be sent abroad for desired inspection, development, and to produce parts to maintain the fighter aircraft in service, causing the downsizing of the air force . </P> <P> After consultation from the PAF's commanders at AHQ at the Pindi Cantt and assistance from the Chinese government, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) was established in 1973 in Kamra with Aircraft Rebuild Factory first being functional . PAC was established by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as part of the new defence policy introduced in 1972; the PAC represents wide range of corporate revenue of the air force while fulfilling the national security needs of the country . The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex started with three main Ministry of Defence projects designated P - 721, P - 741 and P - 751 . The first two digits show the year of project approval and launch, the third digit is a serial designator . </P> <P> Since 1980s--90s, PAC functions include licensed - built Mirage - III, Mirage - 5, and the F - 16s as well as building the F100 engines for the F - 16s under license from Pratt & Whitney . </P>

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