Explanation

Argentina is planning to buy 12 JF-17A Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan, according to reports in the international media. The reports surfaced after the Argen­ti­nian government proposed a $664 million allocation in its budget for the year 2022 presented before the national parliament. The proposal for allocation does not mean that the deal has been closed because the sale contract is yet to be signed. However, it does show that JF-17 is being preferred by Argentina over the various options that have been under consideration.