Pak Navy’s Sea Sultan Maritime Patrol Aircraft Faces Major Delays, No Operational Service Expected Before 2030; Blames India For Delay

Pakistan Navy’s ambitious Sea Sultan long-range maritime patrol aircraft program has been hit by massive delays, with no chance of any operational service before 2030. Even flight testing of the aircraft has not yet begun, underscoring the scale of the setback.Pakistan is blaming rising India–Italy ties as a major cause behind the delay, given that Italian defence major Leonardo is a key partner
Pakistan Navy’s ambitious Sea Sultan long-range maritime patrol aircraft program has been hit by massive delays, with no chance of any operational service before 2030. Even flight testing of the aircraft has not yet begun, underscoring the scale of the setback.Pakistan is blaming rising India–Italy ties as a major cause behind the delay, given that Italian defence major Leonardo is a key partner
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