For air to air missile the JF-17 / FC-1 is equipped with PL-5E, PL-9C short range air-to-air missiles and PL-10E radar homing air to air missiles on its wingtip hardpoints.

This is interesting because the F-7Ni fighter is armed with the PL-9C and PL-10E radar homing medium-range air-to-air missile ( air to air missile. This uniformity makes transition from the F-7Ni easier

For ground engagement is armed with GSh-23 dual-barrel 23mm cannon and can carry up to 3,700kg payload. (MRAAM), unguided bombs, satellite guided bombs, gravity bombs, anti-radiation missiles, rocket launchers and a laser

They can also be used for anti-shiping roles. Should the need arise Nigeria could sign a contractual agreement with Pakistan for anti-ship missiles. The JF-17 is in essence a force multiplier for the NAF