India, Nov. 1 -- Reports say Pakistan and China are in talks with Oman, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Libya to sell the jointly manufactured aircraft.

Gulf nation Oman has shown interest in acquiring the Chinese-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, bringing into focus Beijing's efforts to expand its presence in the international combat aviation market, a segment traditionally dominated by American and European manufacturers. The development also highlights the growing role of Pakistan as China's principal partner in marketing the aircraft, particularly to countries in the Muslim world.

It is understood that the Royal Air Force of Oman has been holding discussions with Beijing and Islamabad over a potential purchase ...