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For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option

by Bilal Khan September 4, 2018 901Views 0Comments

Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the T129’s engine – i.e. the Light…

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For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option

by Bilal Khan September 4, 2018 172Views 0Comments

Turkey’s current tensions with the US have cast doubt on the viability of Turkish Aerospace’s sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan. Granted, this has largely emanated from observers who are uncertain if the US will release permits enabling Turkey…

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Denel Aviation will undertake study for developing Rooivalk Mk2

by Bilal Khan April 20, 2017 955Views 14Comments

In its annual report for 2016, Denel Group positioned the Denel Aviation Rooivalk Mk2 as a “flagship program” for the South African defence industry

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Denel secures Airbus Helicopters’ support for the Rooivalk

by Bilal Khan September 15, 2016 1033Views 2Comments

Denel Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to collaborate on upgrading the Rooivalk Mk1 helicopters currently in use by South Africa.

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Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)

by Quwa Team June 19, 2016 1039Views 1Comment

An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program.

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Pakistan Air Force Chief Visited South Africa

by Bilal Khan October 30, 2019 922Views 0Comments

The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan paid an official visit to South Africa on 24 October 2019. ACM Khan discussed various matters of professional interest with his counterpart in the South African Air…

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Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures

by Bilal Khan June 10, 2018 165Views 0Comments

On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows (translated): “a very short while ago, contracts…

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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths

by Bilal Khan October 29, 2017 959Views 35Comments

Pakistan is in talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters for $1.5 billion U.S. from Turkey. The deal may include final assembly and parts production work

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Russian Helicopters rolls out first dual-control Mi-28UB attack helicopter

by Bilal Khan August 24, 2017 1018Views 33Comments

Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22

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Discussion: Pakistan’s attack helicopter options

by Bilal Khan February 12, 2017 1228Views 23Comments

An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios