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March 28, 2024
Search results for "STM"
Pakistan Should Prioritize Investment in the JF-17
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Quwa Team
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Apr 5, 2020
Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17. ...
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Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
STM says it is nearing MILGEM sales in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages....
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STM showcases modified MILGEM CF3500 for Colombia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...
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Turkey’s STM completes training programs in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM announced that its learning branch STM Academy completed two training programs in Pakistan in support of PAC...
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Turkey’s STM wins Pakistani naval infrastructure contract
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 30, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM has won a Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production contract to conduct an oceanographic survey and port design work...
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STM and TKMS sign letter-of-intent to explore Type 214 submarine sale to Indonesia
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Quwa Team
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May 15, 2017
Indonesia, STM and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems signed a letter-of-intent to explore the sale of Turkish-built Type 214 submarines to Indonesia...
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Turkish defence vendor STM showcases MILDEN submarine proposal
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Bilal Khan
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May 14, 2017
Turkish defence vendor STM showcased its proposal for Turkey’s National Submarine (MILDEN) program at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul last week...
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Profile: STM LF-2400 Light Frigate (Turkey)
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Quwa Team
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Mar 23, 2017
Overview of the specifications, capabilities and export potential of the LF-2400 Light Frigate designed by STM and Delta Marine in Turkey...
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Turkey’s STM competing for Colombian Navy frigate bid
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2017
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is competing for the Colombian Navy’s frigate requirement ...
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STM selects Havelsan to help support Pakistan Agosta 90B upgrade
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
STM has reportedly issued a contract to Havelsan to supply its Naval Integrated Command and Control System for the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B upgrade…...
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Turkey’s STM offers FAC-55 missile boat to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2016
At the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, the Turkish shipbuilder STM offered its FAC-55 high-speed missile boat to the Pakistan Navy…...
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STM Turkey in talks to design corvette for Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 29, 2016
STM Turkey announced that it is contact with Pakistan over the prospect of a corvette project similar to the MILGEM....
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STM Turkey building momentum in global shipbuilding market
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2016
The Turkish shipbuilder is growing in the global shipbuilding market, especially in the naval sphere thanks to its products and engineering services....
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Pakistan Reveals ‘JF-17 PFX’ Program
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Quwa Team
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Mar 2, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed a new program related to its JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter, the JF-17 PFX (Pakistan Fighter Experimental)....
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Pakistan Reveals ‘JF-17 PFX’ Program
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2024
In a recent promotional video commemorating Operation Swift Retort, Pakistan’s retaliatory response to India’s airstrikes in Balakot, the Pakistan Air... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
Pakistan Lays Keel for Sixth Hangor-Class Submarine
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Quwa Team
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Feb 15, 2024
Pakistan's KSEW laid the keel of its second of four Hangor submarines in production for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Eight submarines are on order....
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Pakistan Lays Keel for Sixth Hangor-Class Submarine
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 15, 2024
Pakistan's KSEW laid the keel of its second of four Hangor submarines in production for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Eight submarines are on order....
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Could Decoy Drones be on Pakistan’s Roadmap?
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Quwa Team
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Feb 9, 2024
Pakistan’s first indigenously designed medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Shahpar-II, is off to a promising start. It is being inducted by the Pakistan Army (PA) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), while Global...
Could Decoy Drones be on Pakistan’s Roadmap?
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2024
With Shahpar-II production in full swing, will Pakistan carry the momentum with new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designs?...
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Analysis: The Pakistan Army’s Air Defence Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2024
In January, the Pakistan Army (PA) conducted an exercise to test its various air defence systems. Based on the details released by Inter-Services Publ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Analysis: Pakistan-Iran Tensions
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2024
Last week, Iran and Pakistan exchanged guided munition fire across each other’s borders. This analysis unpacks the long-term outcomes....
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Pakistan Air Force Announces Plans to Procure J-31 Stealth Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force’s leadership announced that work is underway to induct the Chinese J-31 stealth fighter “in the near future.”...
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Pakistan Tests New Fatah-II Surface-to-Surface Missile
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Quwa Team
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Jan 6, 2024
On 27 December 2023, the Pakistani military announced that it test-fired a new 400 km-range surface-to-surface missile, the Fatah-II....
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Pakistan Tests New Fatah-II Surface-to-Surface Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2024
On 27 December 2023, the Pakistani military announced that it test-fired a new 400 km-range surface-to-surface missile, the Fatah-II....
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Monthly Defense News – November 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 2, 2023
Turkey Expresses Interest in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Portugal Orders Multirole Vessel Capable of Being a Drone Carrier....
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Pakistan Reportedly Negotiating for L-15 Trainers from China
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 2, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly speaking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for the procurement of Hongdu L-15 lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT)....
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What is Baykar Group Doing in Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2023
Baykar announced that it will conduct research and development (R&D) work at Pakistan’s National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP)....
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Analysis: Is Pakistan’s Next Strategic Focus on Boosting Munitions Output?
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Quwa Team
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Oct 15, 2023
Ukraine’s struggles are exposing the necessity of having a reliable domestic munitions production capability....
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Analysis: Is Pakistan’s Next Strategic Focus on Boosting Munitions Output?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 15, 2023
Ukraine’s struggles are exposing the necessity of having a reliable domestic munitions production capability....
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The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2023
Like his predecessor, Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains....
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Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2023
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability? ...
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Pakistan Looks to Use Drones as Strike Assets
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is integrating numerous stand-off range weapons (SOW) to its newly inducted Bayraktar Akıncı drone....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Quwa Team
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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India Greenlights Navy Rafale and Scorpene Talks With France
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Quwa Team
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Jul 24, 2023
India’s Ministry of Defence’s Defence Acquisition Council paved the way for talks for 26 Rafale fighters and 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy....
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India Greenlights Navy Rafale and Scorpene Talks With France
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2023
India’s Ministry of Defence’s Defence Acquisition Council paved the way for talks for 26 Rafale fighters and 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy....
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Cluster Warheads Enter the Russia-Ukraine War
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2023
The U.S is releasing Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) artillery rounds to Ukraine, marking the entry of submunitions warheads in the war....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2023
GE Aerospace signs MoU with India's HAL to produce the F414 turbofan engine; Pakistan seemingly shows interest in Turkiye's next-gen fighter....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Securing the Munitions Supply Chain
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Quwa Team
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Jun 18, 2023
Pakistan is gearing its defence industry to produce more sophisticated munitions, a likely move to secure more of its ammunition supply channel....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Securing the Munitions Supply Chain
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 18, 2023
Pakistan is gearing its defence industry to produce more sophisticated munitions, a likely move to secure more of its ammunition supply channel....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry Lays Out Ambitious Future Roadmap
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2023
Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), the commercial wing of Pakistan’s state-owned defence industry vendors, released its future product roadmap....
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How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2023
With Project AZM defunct, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will have to adjust its next-gen fighter requirements by seeking an off-the-shelf solution....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 26, 2023
The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries. ...
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Economic Security: Pakistan’s Fatal Weakness
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2023
Pakistan’s anemic economy (relative to the country’s size, population, and potential) is a critical security vulnerability. ...
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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
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Quwa Team
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Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
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Japan to Replace Attack Helicopters With Drones
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2023
Japan announced that it will replace its fleet of manned attack and armed scout helicopters with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – January 2023
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Quwa Team
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Feb 5, 2023
Turkish Aerospace reaches new milestone. Pakistan cuts steel of first indigenous patrol boat. India works to integrate its own AIP to Scorpene submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – January 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2023
Turkish Aerospace reaches new milestone. Pakistan cuts steel of first indigenous patrol boat. India works to integrate its own AIP to Scorpene submarine....
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The “Silent Service” is Still the Future of Pakistan’s Navy
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2023
With the fifth and sixth boats under production, it seems that the Pakistan Navy’s Hangor submarine project is proceeding (but without German engines)....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Quwa Team
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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Bayraktar Kızılelma: Türkiye’s Homegrown Jet UCAV Takes Flight
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2022
On 14 December 2022, Baykar Technology announced that it flew its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first time....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Quwa Team
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
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Quwa Team
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Nov 6, 2022
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones. ...
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Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2022
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – October 2022
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Quwa Team
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Oct 30, 2022
The UK puts 14 C-130Js up for sale. Russia is leaning on Iranian drones. Pakistan Navy ships may be using a European VLS....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – October 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 30, 2022
The UK puts 14 C-130Js up for sale. Russia is leaning on Iranian drones. Pakistan Navy ships may be using a European VLS....
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Lessons from Ukraine: How Pakistan Can Fine-Tune its A2/AD
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Quwa Team
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Oct 16, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine War provides valuable lessons for Pakistan on how to improve its anti-access and area-denial capabilities against a better-equipped foe....
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Lessons from Ukraine: How Pakistan Can Fine-Tune its A2/AD
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine War provides valuable lessons for Pakistan on how to improve its anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities against a better-equipped foe....
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Pakistan Starts Building Original Patrol Boat
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Quwa Team
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Oct 9, 2022
On October 06, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works cut the steel of the first of 20 new 38.8 metre patrol boats for the Pakistan Navy....
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Pakistan Starts Building Original Patrol Boat
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 9, 2022
On October 06, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works cut the steel of the first of 20 new 38.8 metre patrol boats for the Pakistan Navy....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing
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Quwa Team
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Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
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Quwa Team
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 31, 2022
Pakistan will start getting its first of seven ex-Belgian C-130Hs soon. The Pakistan Navy ordered a new batch of OPVs. And South Korea flew its homegrown fighter....
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Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2022
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
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Quwa Team
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May 30, 2022
Turkey launches its second Reis-class (Type 214TR) submarine – the TCG Hizir Reis – for sea trials and starts welding the 6th submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2022
This week’s Quwa Premium article is a recap of some defence news items from around the world. Besides a basic overview of the news, this article also ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium...
Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Third MILGEM Corvette
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Quwa Team
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May 22, 2022
On 20 May, Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) third Babur-class (MILGEM) multi-mission corvette. The PN designated the ship as the PNS Badr. This is the first of two corvettes that...
Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Third MILGEM Corvette
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2022
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s third Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette – PNS Badr....
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NASTP: Birthing an Industry
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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May 16, 2022
Author Profile: Syed Aseem Ul Islam is a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, specializing in adaptive and model-predictive... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 20, 2022
Both Pakistan and India will improve their anti-air capabilities to neutralize cruise missile threats. But will incident spur a new foreign relations shift?...
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Drones: The Future of ‘Budget’ Air Power?
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 6, 2022
The success of the Bayraktar TB2 is not only inviting the interest of established air forces. Rather, these drones could be a new entryway for smaller countries to build air power....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 27, 2022
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs. ...
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Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 13, 2022
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back to the Indonesian economy....
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The Pakistan Army is Evolving its Strike Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 6, 2022
The induction of the SH-15 self-propelled howitzer is another piece in Pakistan’s efforts to build its long-range, targeted strike capabilities from land....
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Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
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Pakistan Reveals New Rifles – POF BW20 and POF BW21
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2021
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) revealed its in-house, original rifles, the BW20 and BW21. The POF BW20 and BW21 are chambered for 7.62x51 mm NATO rounds....
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Pakistan’s KSEW Cuts Steel of Fifth Hangor Submarine
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2021
On 09 December 2021, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) cut the steel of the fifth Hangor-class submarine for the Pakistan Navy (PN)....
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Pakistan Showcases New Shahpar-II Drone
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 5, 2021
Pakistan’s GIDS is offering the Shahpar-II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Burq missile for export....
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Monthly News Recap: November 2021
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Quwa Team
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Nov 21, 2021
On November 06, 2021, Turkey announced that it test-fired its SIPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is aiming to induct the SIPER by 2023....
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2021
On November 06, 2021, Turkey announced that it test-fired its SIPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is aiming to induct the SIPER by 2023....
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China’s New Fighters Emerge
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2021
Last week, photos emerged of two new fighters from China’s burgeoning aerospace industry: the twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20, and, potentially, the carrier-borne J-XY (or J-35)....
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Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
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Quwa Team
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Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
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Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
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Pakistan Army Inducts HQ-9/P Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
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Quwa Team
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Oct 17, 2021
On 14 October 2021, the Pakistan Army announced that it inducted the HQ-9/P long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
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Pakistan Army Inducts HQ-9/P Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2021
On 14 October 2021, the Pakistan Army announced that it inducted the HQ-9/P long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
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Quwa Team
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Sep 19, 2021
Designing these UCAVs that are approaching manned fighter jets in complexity will give PAC experience and build capacity that it is lacking....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 19, 2021
Designing these UCAVs that are approaching manned fighter jets in complexity will give PAC experience and build capacity that it is lacking....
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 12, 2021
PAC is seeking foreign partners for collaboration in the development of the FGFA. Serious discussions are being held with Turkish Aerospace Industries on merging the TAI TFX program...
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Quwa Team
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 15, 2021
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur....
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Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
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Quwa Team
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Jul 24, 2021
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects....
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Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2021
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects....
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Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2021
Pakistan is allocating funds in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget for 2021-2022 to study space development growth....
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The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
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Quwa Team
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May 30, 2021
Pakistan was left with the choice of fully abandoning any and all efforts for nuclear weapons – or see itself closed off from Washington’s favour....
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The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2021
In recent weeks, there have been reports of the Pakistani government working to “reset” its relationship with the United States. Pakistan’s main goal ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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Quwa Team
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May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
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JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
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Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2021
To bring its next-generation fighter (MMU) to fruition, Turkey realized that it would need to develop a wide range of critical inputs. Its efforts are now gaining traction....
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Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 18, 2021
To bring its next-generation fighter (MMU) to fruition, Turkey realized that it would need to develop a wide range of critical inputs. Its efforts are now gaining traction....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2021
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s....
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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 3
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Mar 28, 2021
Now would be the absolute worst time to be left behind technologically, especially due to easily fixable faults in Pakistan's systems....
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Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
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Quwa Team
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Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the latter half of this article delves into how the PAF used the Mirage...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the la... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
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Quwa Team
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Feb 21, 2021
In 2019, the PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan, revealed that the PAF was acquiring 26 JF-17Bs to serve as conversion aircraft to the JF-17 platform. The PAF is...
New Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Procurement Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2021
In an interview with Global Times, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, revealed that the Pakistan Navy is looking for new corvettes, submarines, and helicopters....
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Pakistan Navy Programs Continue Moving Forward
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2021
The Pakistan Navy saw through the launch of its second Type 054A/P frigate in China as well as the start to production of its third MILGEM corvette in Turkey....
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India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 17, 2021
On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade. ...
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Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2021
On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km....
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Quwa Team
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Dec 20, 2020
The PAF repeatedly signalled an interest for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) repeatedly signalled an interest (or potential need) for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder
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Quwa Team
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Dec 6, 2020
In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder. The disclosure follows Buenos Aires’ inability to...
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
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Quwa Team
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Nov 29, 2020
By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China....
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Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2020
By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China....
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Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 15, 2020
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations....
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Is Pakistan Getting More Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2020
Pakistan’s previous Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) seemingly indicated that the Navy will acquire six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of “larger tonnage.” Quwa examines if additional OPVs are on the roadmap, and if so, how they...
Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief Reveals 50-Ship Vision
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2020
Pakistan’s outgoing Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmoud Abbasi, revealed that the service arm is working to build a fleet of 50 ships, of which at least 20 would be ‘major surface vessels.’...
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Pakistan Officially Reveals VT4 Tank Induction
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Quwa Team
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Oct 4, 2020
On 22 September 2020, the Pakistan Army showed-off a newly acquired VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at its Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum. It confirmed that it will induct the VT4 tank....
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Pakistan Officially Reveals VT4 Tank Induction
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2020
On 22 September 2020, the Pakistan Army (PA) showed-off a newly acquired VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at the Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum. Pakistan’s... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
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Quwa Team
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Sep 13, 2020
In its latest ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistani Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) said that it drafted and circulated a new defence offset policy. The offset policy is part of the MoDP’s effort to encourage...
Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2020
In its most recent ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) revealed that it drafted and proposed a new defence offset policy to accompany its arms procurement....
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Analysis: Ideas on How Pakistan Can Leverage the MILGEM Ada
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Quwa Team
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Sep 6, 2020
By Arslan Khan Arslan Khan is an aerospace engineering student and an analyst/observer of Pakistani defence issues. In July 2018, Pakistan inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (i.e., ASFAT A.Ş.) for four...
Analysis: Ideas on How Pakistan Can Leverage the MILGEM Ada
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Arslan Khan
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Sep 6, 2020
By Arslan Khan In July 2018, Pakistan inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (i.e., ASFAT A.Ş.) for four MILGEM c... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 30, 2020
On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC). The PAF hopes to use CENTAIC to drive the development of new military and civilian...
Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
“Industry-Academia Linkages” in the Pakistani Context
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Quwa Team
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Aug 16, 2020
Pakistani industries and universities advertise deep & fruitful industry-academia linkages in their promotional materials. However, one struggles to see the fruits of these so-called linkages in either academia or industry. The results are not apparent....
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“Industry-Academia Linkages” in the Pakistani Context
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Aug 16, 2020
Pakistani industries and universities advertise deep & fruitful industry-academia linkages in their promotional materials. However, one struggles to see the fruits of these so-called linkages in either academia or industry. The results are not apparent....
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Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
A Pragmatic Vision for Project Azm
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jul 19, 2020
The central goal of Pakistan’s ‘Project Azm’ is the development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA). Since the first announcement of Project... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 12, 2020
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17? ...
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Moving Forward With the MILGEM-J Corvette/Frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2020
The Pakistan’s MILGEM corvette/frigate design shaping into a capable solution for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) current and future needs. The PN should commit to additional ships and boost the localization of subsystems, weapons, and other inputs....
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Turkey Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2020
Turkey’s Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) announced that it successfully tested its TJ300 miniature turbojet engine at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities. TEI also tested the “core” of its domestic TS1400 turboshaft engine, and is aiming to...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 14, 2020
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has not yet reached the level Turkey is at in drone design...
The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jun 7, 2020
Unfortunately, the entities under Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division provide many examples of what not to do in R&D organizations. Therefore, a quick study of the practices of the SPD’s organizations is extremely helpful in charting a...
Istanbul Naval Shipyard Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM
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Quwa Team
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Jun 6, 2020
Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY) announced that it laid the keel for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM warship. Pakistan signed a contract for four MILGEM shops in July 2018....
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VT4 Tank vs T-90: How Does Pakistan’s New Tank Fare in South Asia?
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Quwa Team
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May 31, 2020
Pakistan’s reported VT-4 purchase is a stopgap measure in response to India’s T-90MS acquisition, but its effectiveness is debateable and Pakistan’s wider MBT modernisation options limited....
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Analysis: Pakistan’s VT4 Acquisition
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Guest Author
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May 31, 2020
Pakistan’s reported VT-4 purchase is a stopgap measure in response to India’s T-90MS acquisition, but its effectiveness is debateable and Pakistan’s wider MBT modernization options limited....
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China Showcases PCL-181 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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Quwa Team
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May 12, 2020
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased its new self-propelled howitzer, the PCL-181. The PCL-181 is a wheeled 155mm howitzer system with new automated features and reduced weight....
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How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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May 10, 2020
In this article, we will attempt to outline broad goals of this FDCI, and the ingredients needed to establish such an institute keeping in mind various practical aspects....
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MILGEM Corvette
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Quwa Team
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May 7, 2020
On 05 July 2018, the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) signed a deal with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (ASFAT A.Ş.) for the purchase of four customized MILGEM Ada corvettes for the Pakistan Navy...
Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Apr 19, 2020
Major fighter-jet producers have extensive flight dynamics and control groups and invest heavily in flight dynamics and control technologies and human resource. The lack of emphasis on this key technology in the institutional breakup for Project...
Pakistan Must Diversify its Electronic Warfare Assets
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Quwa Team
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Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030
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Quwa Team
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Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
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Germany Cleared EUR 174.4 M in Arms to Pakistan in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2020
According to Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s 2018 Military Equipment Export Report, Berlin approved €174.4 million ($194.35 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan....
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The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2020
Pakistan is working to quadruple the size of its submarine fleet, while India is now aggressively working to build an extensive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. Can Pakistan overcome India’s efforts and, in turn, maintain a high-threat...
Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Pakistan’s Economic Challenges (Part 1): The Trade Deficit
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 2, 2020
Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Damen and Blohm + Voss selected for construction German MKS180 frigates
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Quwa Team
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Jan 14, 2020
The German government has announced its intention to select Damen as the main contractor, together with partners Blohm + Voss and Thales, for supplying at least four Multi-Purpose Combat Ship MKS 180 frigates to the German...
Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 13, 2020
On 07 January 2020, Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production called on Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) to continue meeting the needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) while taking on more commercial ventures and reducing...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
Tests Scheduled for Pakistan’s First Upgraded Agosta 90B in 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) is planning to start the sea trials of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first upgraded Agosta 90B submarine – PNS/M Hamza – in early 2020....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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Turkey’s Aselsan to Open an Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2019
The Turkish defence electronics supplier Aselsan is reportedly planning to open an office in Pakistan, one of its leading overseas customers across multiple big-ticket programs....
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Calidus B-250 Light Attack Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
Offered by the UAE-based company Calidus, the B-250 is a turboprop-powered light combat aircraft for primarily counterinsurgency (COIN) and counterterrorism (CT) missions. In 2019, Calidus secured its first contract from the UAE for 24 B-250 aircraft...
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Pakistan Will Need Submarine Rescue Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 19, 2019
In its 2015-2016 disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) listed the construction of a submarine rescue and salvage vessel for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at KSEW. The MoDP did not provide a specific timeline, but...
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2019
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements....
India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets....
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India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
Through its deployment of land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) and various ballistic missiles, Pakistan stated that it is maintaining “minimum credible ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
UAE Launches New Company ‘Edge’ to Spearhead Defence Industry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
The United Arab Emirates launched EDGE Group, a new state-owned enterprise, to consolidate the country’s 25 defence suppliers to provide new solutions for the domestic UAE and overseas markets. ...
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China’s scale gives flexibility for high-tech arms development
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 5, 2019
Note: This article was previously a Quwa Premium piece, it is now freely available. On 01 February 2018 observers spotted a large cannon turret placed onboard a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 072III landing ship...
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
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Turkish Aerospace to Develop ‘T629’ Armed or Attack Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 28, 2019
Turkish Aerospace’s General Manager and CEO, Temel Kotil, revealed that the company will develop a six-ton attack or armed helicopter that will fill a gap between the T129 ATAK and 10-ton ATAK II attack helicopters. The...
Pakistan’s Defence Exports Reached USD 212.6 million in 2018-2019
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2019
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP), the country’s defence exports had reached $212.6 million US from August 2018 to August 2019. ...
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AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2019
On 03 March 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally equipped the No. 88 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) squadron with two Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters. The No. 88 “Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School” operates from...
Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2019
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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IFS maximizes customer value throughout lifecycle with new success services
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Quwa Team
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Oct 9, 2019
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today reaffirms its unwavering focus on customer value by revealing its new success service offerings. ...
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Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
IDC study reveals A&D organizations increase productivity and cut costs with IFS software
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Quwa Team
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Oct 3, 2019
IFS has published the findings from an IDC end-user study which calculated the business value customers from all industries derived from using IFS enterprise software....
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Pakistan Rolls Out First Locally Overhauled JF-17 Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 30, 2019
On 26 September 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it rolled-out its first two domestically overhauled JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters. ...
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Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....
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Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates....
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Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 28, 2019
On 23 April 2019, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a cruise missile with dual-anti-ship and land-attack capabilities from one of its fast attack crafts (FAC)....
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Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2019
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors and torpedo countermeasure systems. ...
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Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2019
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors and torpedo countermeasure systems. ...
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February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2019
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)....
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Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2019
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and duties....
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Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 10, 2019
Though local vendors have showcased various wheeled armoured vehicle designs, little focus is being paid to localizing key inputs (e.g., engine, transmission, etc) when proposing solutions to major needs....
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Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 10, 2019
Though local vendors have showcased various wheeled armoured vehicle designs, little focus is being paid to localizing key inputs (e.g., engine, transmission, etc) when proposing solutions to major needs....
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Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 4): The Silent Service Will Grow
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2019
The Pakistan Navy is slated to have 11 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines by 2028. There are also tentative plans to add a miniature submarine, which – if procured – would, without doubt, give Pakistan one of...
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
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Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
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IDEAS 2018: Project Azm Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership had outlined its intentions for an indigenous, next-generation fighter. Little is known about the fighter program or how the PAF will implement it, but China will play...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2018
Besides inducting many new surface, sub-surface and aerial platforms, the Pakistan Navy is focusing on improving its network-enabled warfare and threat-response capabilities against conventional and non-conventional threats. It is also focused on improving Pakistan’s maritime economy....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2018
Besides inducting many new surface, sub-surface and aerial platforms, the Pakistan Navy is focusing on improving its network-enabled warfare and threat-response capabilities against conventional and non-conventional threats. It is also focused on improving Pakistan’s maritime economy....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy MILGEM Corvette (and Frigate?) Update
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that its MILGEM purchase from Turkey’s ASFAT A.S. comprises of two parts: three anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes and a lone, domestically designed, frigate. The final ship will start the ‘Jinnah-class’ line of...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Summary
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’;...
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’; ...
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Details of the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2018
In June 2016 the Pakistan Navy (PN) signed a $350 million US contract with Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) to upgrade its three Agosta 90B air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines. As per STM, the first upgraded...
Details of the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2018
This is a compilation of verifiable information regarding the subsystems, costs and timelines regarding the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarine upgrade program....
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Russia Considers Trading in the Currencies of its Buyers
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2018
During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018”, which took place in Moscow, Russia in August 2018, Russia’s commercial trade agenc... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
Pakistan-US Defence Ties: Recalibration or Repudiation?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2018
On the heels of cutting $300 m in intended funding to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF), the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make an official visit to Pakistan to meet the new...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Pakistan Inks Contract for 4 MILGEM Ada Corvettes from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 7, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has formally inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (Askeri Fabrika ve Tersane İşletme Anonim Şirketi: ASFAT A.Ş.) for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes for...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 2): Submarines
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is well on its way in terms of constructing a sizable conventional submarine fleet. Its three existing Agosta 90Bs are undergoing a mid-life upgrade ahead of the much-anticipated delivery of eight Hangor (II)-class...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 2): Submarines
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is well on its way in terms of constructing a sizable conventional submarine fleet. Its three existing Agosta 90Bs are undergoing a mid-life upgrade ahead of the much-anticipated delivery of eight Hangor (II)-class...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2018
Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2018
Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements...
Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 18, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd.... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2018
Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it inked a purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines; in 2017, the...
China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2018
Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it in... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Indust... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Type 054A Frigate Acquisition
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 3, 2018
On 01 June 2018, the Pakistan Navy officially announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates from China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). Pakistan ordered its Type 054As in two batches of...
Monthly Report: Can Offsets Work in Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2018
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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Pakistan’s Rationale for Nuclear Weapons
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Pakistan sought nuclear weapons as its guarantor of sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, though it could not trust foreign relations gains (e.g. ties with the US or China) to guarantee security, it required foreign relations to...
Pakistan’s Rationale for Nuclear Weapons
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
The starting-point for understanding Pakistan’s rationale for having nuclear weapons is to visit the history of its foreign relations and security eff... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...
Primer: Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Program
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
On 28 May 1998, Pakistan conducted five simultaneous underground nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai District, Baluchistan. Though there had ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Analysis: India’s Withdrawal from the FGFA Program
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
On 20 April 2018, IHS Jane’s reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had formally ended its involvement in the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGF... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
JF-17 Export Efforts: Negotiating Expectations
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 22, 2018
An analysis of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) efforts to export the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter, specifically in terms of potential calls for offsets, transfer-of-technology and partnerships. Is Pakistan able to offer such concessions? ...
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Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker Completes First Survey in the Indian Ocean
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 12, 2018
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Tic. A.Ş. (STM) announced that the Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker (PNFT) – PNS Moawin – conducted its first survey mission in the Indian Ocean on 31 March 2018....
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Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 1): Su-35 Flanker-E
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 8, 2018
On 05 April, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan confirmed to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun talks ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Monthly Report: Why the MILGEM Ada?
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
Pakistan has been negotiating with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and its defence contractor - Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendi... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10 per...
NRIET to Integrate KLJ-7A AESA Radar to JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) is integrating its newly-revealed KLJ-7A active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar to the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III. NRIET says that the new AESA radar will provide improved range, target tracking/engagement...
Analyzing the SIPRI Report on Pakistani Defence Procurement
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 18, 2018
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its research on worldwide defence procurement activities from 2013 to 2017. Quwa analyzes SIPRI’s findings regarding the reduction in Pakistan’s defence imports, touching upon structural economic woes and...
How a poor bilateral relations effort cost Pakistan at the FATF
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2018
Following a spate of conflicting and official statements and news reports, the Pakistani government plainly confirmed that the country will be placed ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan signs contract to upgrade second Agosta 90B
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2018
According to an announcement by the Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) on 28 February, Pakistan has signed the contract to upgrade the Pakistan Navy’s second (of three) Agosta 90B submarines. This...
Indonesia signs contract for 11 Su-35 fighters from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 22, 2018
Indonesia has inked a $1.14 billion U.S. contract with Russia for the purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighters from United Aircraft Corporation…...
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The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2018
Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firin... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Monthly Report: Review of Turkey’s efforts to sell the T129 ATAK to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2018
On his official visit to Turkey in November 24-26, 2017, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that a potential... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan-Indonesian Ties: Why Pakistan ought to Push for Partnerships, not Sales
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 30, 2018
Introduction On 26-27 January 2018, the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo paid an official state visit to Pakistan. The visit was earnestly received... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan’s submarine fleet expansion requires genuine submarine rescue capability
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2018
Introduction The core element of the Pakistan Navy’s long-term development efforts is the expansion of its submarine fleet, which is slated to swell ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan looks to maritime reform and industry development
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2018
Speaking to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi called for government reforms and industry development to up maritime economic activity....
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Project Azm: The expansion of Pakistan’s drone program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2018
Pakistan is expanding its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet through the procurement of new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones, most notabl... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
China-Pakistan Relations: Difference between ‘Allies’ and ‘Partners’
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2018
Introduction China is a marquee element in Pakistan’s foreign relations landscape since the 1960s, having resulted in a spate of big-ticket defence p... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Technical, tactical and political: Developments in defense logistics for 2018
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Guest Author
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Jan 16, 2018
By Evan Butler-Jones Director, Defense Product Line, Aviation & Defense Business Unit, IFS With ever-evolving equipment, budgets and geo-political landscapes, military organizations are having to constantly stay on top of technical, tactical and political developments happening in...
Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm begins reform process
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that it has begun the “practical stage” of its reform and restructuring process to attract invest and engage in partnerships....
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Turkish Government invites bids for F-35 system integration contract
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2018
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has invited bids for integrating the F-35 Lightning II to the Turkey’s Air Force Information System (HVBS)...
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The Impact of Pakistan’s Harba dual-AShM and LACM
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2018
Introduction On January 03, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with land-attack capabilities, the “... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Saudi Arabia could claim FS56 FAC it originally planned for Lebanon
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2018
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to taking-over the CMN FS56 fast attack craft it had originally bought for the Lebanese Navy....
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Pakistan breaks ground on Air University campus in Kamra
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2018
Pakistan performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus in Kamra under the Aviation City Complex initiative...
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Pakistan approves Gwadar Shipyard program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
The Pakistani government has greenlit the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port in the Arabian Sea....
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Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
China-Pakistan Relations: Why it matters for Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 29, 2017
Prologue This article is part of a series Quwa will publish under Quwa Premium through 2018. For this week, we are broadly overviewing the key aspect... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access...
Understanding India’s Entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2017
Introduction On December 07, the then 41-member Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) unanimously approved of India’s entry into the WA. Like the Missile Techno... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Pakistan Senate Committee calls for shipbuilding growth
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2017
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production called for an expansion to Pakistan’s shipbuilding infrastructure through Gwadar....
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Countering the BrahMos Threat (Quwa Premium Sample)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2017
Introduction Jointly developed, marketed and produced by Russia and India, the BrahMos is a supersonic anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM). Weighing 2,500 kg and with an engagement range of 450 km, the Brahmos is one of India’s...
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: High Risk and High Reward Partnerships
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
Prologue: This is a continuation of the Quwa Premium articles discussing the Pakistani defence industry, specifically its inability to produce a do... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
New Saudi-Turkish company SADEC shows product range
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions....
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India commissions first Scorpene submarine – INS Kalvari
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2017
On December 14 the Indian Navy commissioned the first of six DCNS Scorpene diesel-electric submarines (SSK) – the INS Kalvari....
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Analysis: The Case for Pakistan Procuring the FC-31 Gyrfalcon
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2017
Officially, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter (FGF) program is being executed under ‘Project Azm’ (resolve). Under the PAF’s long-term plan, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra has been entrusted to manufacture a FGF as well as...
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2017
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new pr... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
DEPO’s Call for Coherent Export Policy & Pakistan’s Defence Product Development (FREE SAMPLE)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2017
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) called upon the Government of Pakistan to establish a coherent policy framework for exporting defence products. The statement was conveyed by the Director of Coordination Brig. Gen. Waheed Mumtaz in...
Pakistan’s Product Development Efforts and the Role of the Private Sector
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 7, 2017
Sticking to time-tested designs that are proven to work is not inherently a problem. However, with Pakistan’s focus to boosting exports, then product catalogues will face scrutiny....
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Pakistan collaborating with China on next-gen fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 7, 2017
Pakistan’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years....
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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain paid an official two-day visit (24-26 November) to Turkey in a bid to review ongoing bilateral defence programs. The MoDP had met with Turkey’s Minister of National...
Pakistan Air Force Chief meets Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
On November 24 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman conducted an official visit to Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: PGZ) to discuss bilateral industrial cooperation...
New CSIC submarine models show China’s growing design prowess
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2017
CSIC recently revealed three new single-hull teardrop submarine designs, showcasing its Chinese submarine design improvements...
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Pakistan orders SharpEye radar for second Agosta 90B submarine
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has issued U.K.-based Kelvin Hughes an order for a SharpEye I-band pulse-Doppler radar to equip its second upgraded Agosta 90B submarine...
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Pakistan aiming to produce commercial commuter aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand...
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Vector Aerospace restores Sea King helicopters for Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2017
The Pakistan Navy will soon receive three refurbished Sea King – i.e. two HC.4 and one HAR3A – helicopters from Vector Aerospace...
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UAE orders two DCNS Gowind 2500 corvettes
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2017
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered two Gowind 2500 corvettes from the French shipbuilder DCNS...
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Indonesia receives second SIGMA 10514 frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2017
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of its second SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR)-class frigate from PT PAL on Monday, October 30...
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Indonesia will ink Su-35 Flanker-E fighter deal in November
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2017
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the Indonesian government will ink its purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters in November...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
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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Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2017
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka...
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Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....
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Cavalier Group unveils Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2017
Pakistan’s Cavalier Group revealed the Hamza 6x6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle (MCV) at the 2017 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC)...
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Pakistan appoints new Chief of Naval Staff
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to the position of Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah...
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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited begins IPO process
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has begun the process of launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for partial privatization ...
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Pakistan and UK relaunch Defence Technical Cooperation agreement
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have ‘revived’ an earlier memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) on Defence Technical Cooperation...
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Pakistan Air Force leadership invites private sector to invest aviation ventures
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2017
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman urged the private sector to invest in Pakistan’s aviation efforts at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
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Pakistan Air Force officials outline Erieye AEW&C recovery process
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) leading engineering officers outlined the process the PAF undertook to repair two damaged Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C aircraft...
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Pakistan seeking growth in defence ties with the UK
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2017
On his official visit to the U.K., Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain had called for growth in bilateral defence relations...
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Pakistan and Kazakhstan agree to expand defence production ties
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 11, 2017
In a high-level meeting with the countries’ leaders, Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen relations in several areas, including defence production...
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Pakistan aspires for CPEC-driven aviation industry growth
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2017
At a symposium, the Pakistani government, Pakistan Air Force and private sector set near-term aviation activities and long-term industry goals...
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Saab and Adani Group partner to promote Gripen in India
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2017
Saab and Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India...
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Ukraine aims for parallel armed forces and defence industry modernization
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 29, 2017
The Ukrainian government has laid out its intent to see the modernization of its armed forces and defence industry to “the level of the 21st century.”...
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India begins search for 234 new naval helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2017
The Government of India has begun the process of procuring 123 anti-submarine warfare-capable naval multirole helicopters and 111 naval utility helicopters...
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Havelsan signs contract to supply Qatar with ‘Joint Warfare Center’
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2017
Turkish defence electronics vendor Havelsan has signed a contract with the Qatar Armed Forces for the supply of a ‘Joint Warfare Center’...
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Pakistan inaugurates construction of Maritime Counter Terrorism Centre
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 16, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has inaugurated the construction of a new Maritime Counter Terrorism Centre to provide training to military and law-enforcement arms...
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Unidentified Kratos UAV will enter production in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 8, 2017
An unidentified Kratos-designed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will enter production in 2017 for an undisclosed U.S. government agency...
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Pakistan commissions third Azmat-class missile boat – PNS Himmat
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 30, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its third Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC) – the PNS Himmat – which also features an ‘indigenous missile system’...
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Pakistan and the Czech Republic to explore for growth in defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...
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China launches technology transfer hub in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2017
On July 08 China launched the China-South Asia Technology Transfer Centre (CSTTC) in Pakistan to enhance Pakistan’s technology and production capacities...
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Pakistan Navy Marines’ 21st Air Defence Battalion assigned to Ormara
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2017
A ground-breaking ceremony shows that the 21st Air Defence Battalion of the Pakistan Navy Marine has been assigned to Ormara, Baluchistan. ...
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Reviewing Pakistan’s goals for the Kamra Aviation City initiative
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2017
The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...
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Pakistan announces 5th-gen fighter and medium-altitude long-endurance UAV programs
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 6, 2017
In its inauguration of the Kamra Aviation City initiative, Pakistan announced the development of a 5th-generation fighter and MALE UAV under “Project Azm”...
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Turkey launches 4th Ada corvette and lays keel of first I-Class frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 5, 2017
Tuzla Shipyard launched the fourth MILGEM Ada-class corvette TCG Kınalıada. This was accompanied by the keel laying of the I-Class frigate...
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Hensoldt: Europe’s new but also experienced defence electronics vendor
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2017
ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....
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China launches 10,000-ton Type 055 destroyer for PLAN
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2017
Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard in Shanghai launched a Type 055 destroyer for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday, June 28...
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Pakistan’s KSEW inks contract with TTS Group for Syncrolift ship lift-and-transfer system
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 2, 2017
Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) inked a $29.8 million U.S. contract for a 9,000-ton capacity ship lift-and-transfer system...
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Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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Pakistan orders offshore patrol vessel from Netherlands’ Damen
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has ordered a single 1,900-ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. It will be built in Pakistan....
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Pakistan and Belarus commit to enhance defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2017
Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to enhance bilateral defence and defence industry relations, especially in the realms of production and collaboration....
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Pakistan raises annual defence budget to $8.78 billion U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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May 28, 2017
The Pakistani government has budgeted $8.7 billion U.S. for the armed forces in its 2017-2018 budget – an increase of $500 million (or 6%) to 2016-2017...
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Pakistan proceeds with new miniature submarine program
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Bilal Khan
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May 23, 2017
In its annual disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production listed the development and construction of a miniature submarine...
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Saudi Arabia establishes new state-owned defence company
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Bilal Khan
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May 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund established a new state-owned defence company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) ...
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IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
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Bilal Khan
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May 10, 2017
At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan...
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IDEF 2017: Turkish defence industry showcases new naval products
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish defence industry is showcasing new products at IDEF 2017, including the TF-4500 frigate, CAFRAD radar suite and Orka lightweight torpedo...
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Antonov reportedly unveils An-148-based AEW&C system
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov reportedly unveiled an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) version of the An-148 airliner...
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Pakistan may negotiate with Ukraine for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks
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Bilal Khan
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May 2, 2017
Pakistan’s ambassador to Ukraine Athar Abbas reportedly said that Islamabad is in talks for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks from Kiev...
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UAE reportedly in talks for “several dozen” Sukhoi Su-35 fighters
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Quwa Team
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Apr 23, 2017
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly in talks with Russia for “several dozen” Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from United Aircraft Corporation...
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Aselsan will unveil lightweight ASW torpedo at IDEF 2017
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2017
Aselsan will unveil its own lightweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo at the forthcoming International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF)...
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Pakistan receives Cessna MEDEVAC aircraft from the U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 2, 2017
The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps took delivery of two Cessna 208 and four Cessna T206H from the U.S. These were ordered for U.S. $14.09 million in 2016...
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Pakistan Air Force Chief sets expectations for near and long-term force goals
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 29, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the PAF’s near and long-term modernization goals...
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Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s corvette options
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2017
Overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s corvette options, which it may examine as a means to build a sizable surface fleet for peacetime patrol duties ...
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Pakistan aims to domestically produce AESA radars
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 14, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is aiming to have Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) produce active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex overhauled a total of 1,000 aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) celebrated its milestone of overhauling 1,000 aircraft. Focus shifts to the JF-17, next-generation fighter & AESA radars...
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Turkey and Pakistan eager to enhance bilateral defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2017
On the Turkish Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) visit to Pakistan, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their intent to strengthen bilateral defence ties...
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Discussion: Hangor Submarine Configuration Options
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
An analysis of how the Pakistan Navy could configure its forthcoming Hangor-class air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines...
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Spanish shipbuilder Navantia aiming for growth in the Middle East
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2017
With Saudi Arabia reportedly planning a multi-billion dollar purchase of five Avante 2200-based corvettes, Navantia is aiming expansion in the Middle East...
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Pakistan’s GIDS considers developing MALE UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
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Pakistan opts for Kelvin Hughes SharpEye radar for Agosta 90B
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
The Pakistan Navy selected Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye I-band pulse-Doppler radar for use on the upgraded Khalid-class Agosta 90B submarine...
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Major multi-national naval exercise AMAN 2017 concludes
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 15, 2017
AMAN 2017, a major naval exercise involving more than 35 countries, concluded on Tuesday, 14 February 2017...
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Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...
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Turkish-Saudi defence production efforts showing results
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2017
One of several Turkish-Saudi joint-ventures in defence production – an Aselsan-MIC facility producing Aselsan’s software defined radios – is showing promise...
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Denel will display the Umkhonto-EIR surface-to-air missile at IDEX 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
Denel Group will display the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-EIR, an upgraded version of the Umkhonto surface-to-air missile, in the UAE at IDEX 2017...
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Turkey reportedly in talks for S-400 SAM from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2017
Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...
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Discussion: A look at Russia’s MiG-35 pitch
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) high-performance low-cost pitch for the MiG-35 may support Russia’s defence and aerospace exports initiatives...
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2017 Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group begins
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2017
The 12th Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group began on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 in Pakistan....
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Discussion: Could the Istanbul-class frigate interest Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...
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Pakistan’s deterrence efforts in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
An overview of Pakistan’s efforts in 2016 to build deterrence assets and an examination of Pakistan’s intent in other deterrence areas...
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Pakistan and Romania to collaborate on defence production
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2017
The Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan and the Pakistan Minister of Defence Production committed to enhancing defence production collaboration between the two countries...
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Pakistan Navy: Efforts underway to acquire new warships
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 4, 2017
The Pakistan Navy Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah announced that efforts were underway to procure new warships...
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The Pakistan Air Force in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 3, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Air Force’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term...
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The Pakistan Navy in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term…...
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The Pakistan Army in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Army’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term....
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Steps taken to support Saudi Arabia’s defence industry efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2016
With the official roll-out of the Antonov An-132D and the establishment of a Turkish-Saudi defence joint-venture, steps are being taken to support…...
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Discussion: Could the FC-31 factor into Pakistan’s next-gen fighter plans?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
With the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation FC-31 progressing, could China’s new fighter platform figure into Pakistan’s next-generation fighter plans?...
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India successfully test-fires Agni V ICBM
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired its 5,000 km Agni V intercontinental ballistic missile …...
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Shenyang FC-31 (v2) takes to the skies for the first time
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2016
The second FC-31 prototype, developed and produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, undertook its maiden test flight…...
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Russia reportedly delivers first four Su-35 fighters to China
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has reportedly received its first batch of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia…...
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Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s Frigate Options (2016)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 22, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s frigate options in light of the country’s limited financial means and need to prioritize big-ticket procurements…...
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KSEW cuts steel for fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2016
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) conducted the steel-cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC)…...
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2016
Part-three concludes with an overview of POF’s new product catalogue, which will comprise of licensed off-the-shelf and domestic designs....
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2016
A discussion of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) modernization plans in terms of upgrading its facilities and small arms product line…...
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Pakistan establishes naval task force to guard Gwadar and its sea-lanes
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2016
The Pakistan Navy has established a new task force – i.e. Task Force 88 – to protect the Gwadar deep-sea port as well as its sea lanes from conventional and non-conventional threats…...
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Roketsan successfully test-fired HİSAR-O medium-range SAM
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2016
Turkey’s leading munitions maker Roketsan successfully test-fired its HİSAR-O medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system…...
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Azerbaijan reaches out to Pakistan for joint-production in defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2016
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan has reached out to Pakistan for the prospect of jointly producing defence hardware…...
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France’s Safran Group will support Kaveri turbofan development
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 30, 2016
France’s Safran Group will be supporting Gas Turbine Research Establishment in the final development work areas of the Kaveri turbofan…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS (Part 3): Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2016
An overview of how China and Turkey have emerged to become Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers in terms of volume and technology…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS 2016 (Part 1): Pakistan Ordnance Factories
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2016
An overview of key procurement and industry trends observed during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar…...
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Aselsan eager to expand activities in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 25, 2016
After securing several key subsystem contracts from the Pakistani armed forces, the Turkish defence giant Aselsan is eager to expand its business in Pakistan....
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IDEAS 2016: Blitzkrieg Defense Solutions Hamza 8×8 MCV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2016
Pakistani private sector vendor Blitzkrieg Defense Solutions (formerly Cavalier) will be showcasing a new 8x8 wheeled multi-role combat vehicle…...
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Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
On the heels of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to Pakistan, the Turkish Chief of General Staff and Pakistan Chief of Army Staff committed…...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex open to private sector engagement
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2016
The Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) – Air Marshal Arshad Malik – has called on the Pakistani private sector to participate in PAC programs…...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s Pratt & Whitney PT6 MRO facility nearing readiness
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2016
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) seems to be close to completing its Pratt & Whitney PT6 maintenance, repair and overhaul facility…...
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Discussion: With KLJ-7A, could an AESA radar-equipped JF-17 come sooner?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 11, 2016
The availability of the KLJ-7A AESA radar is a very exciting prospect for the Pakistan Air Force, but could it expedite the availability of an AESA radar-equipped JF-17?...
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Aselsan selected to provide ESM for Pakistani Agosta 90Bs
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 4, 2016
Turkish defence giant Aselsan’s ARES-2SC/NS electronic support measures (ESM) system was selected as part of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B submarine upgrade program. The news comes from IHS Jane’s, which learned of the acquisition from Aselsan during Indo...
Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export?
by
Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2016
Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?...
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Turkey orders second batch of F-35 Lightning II fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
Turkey has greenlighted an order for the second batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for the Turkish Air Force…...
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Turkey & Pakistan conduct bilateral naval exercise
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 30, 2016
The Turkish Navy and Pakistan Navy conducted a bilateral naval exercise in the northern area of the Arabian Sea. The visiting TCG Büyükada also participated...
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Turkish Navy corvette TCG Büyükada on goodwill visit to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2016
The Turkish Navy Ada-class TCG Büyükada corvette is on a goodwill visit to Pakistan, which will also involve joint training and other initiatives …...
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Details emerge of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B upgrade program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2016
Initial details have emerged of the upgrades intended for the Pakistan Navy Agosta 90B submarines, which will be undertaken by the Turkish contractor STM....
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HAL & Safran inaugurate joint MRO facility
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2016
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran Helicopters Engines inaugurated a jointly-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for turboshaft engines…...
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India’s HCL Technologies Ltd. will acquire U.S.-based Butler Aerospace
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2016
Indian IT services giant HCL Technologies will acquire the U.S.-based engineering consulting firm Butler Aerospace for $85 million U.S. …...
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The impact of India’s S-400 purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2016
An overview and analysis of India’s air defence strategy, especially with its recent agreement to purchase S-400 long-range SAM systems from Russia …...
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Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 13, 2016
Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …...
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France in the process of developing new medium multi-role frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2016
The French Navy, DCNS, Thales, and the DGA have been collaborating on designing a new 4,000-ton multi-role frigate for the French fleet and export market....
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India may not procure additional Rafales; another platform?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 5, 2016
The Indian Ministry of Defence is reportedly not firm on the idea of additional Rafale fighters, may opt for another platform instead …...
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Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2016
As per Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum, the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey…...
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Profile: Roketsan TRG-122 precision-guided artillery rocket
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Quwa Team
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Oct 2, 2016
An overview of Roketsan’s T-122 Sakarya multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) and its various rockets, including the new TRG-122....
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Discussion: Where is Pakistan Ordnance Factories heading?
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 29, 2016
Overview of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ history and its role in leading the way for Pakistan’s defence industry development....
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Third Tejas Serial Production unit almost ready for induction
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
The third Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Series Production (SP) unit for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to induction…...
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India inks long-awaited Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 23, 2016
The Government of India has finally inked an $8.8 billion U.S. deal with France for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters and lucrative offsets....
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South Africa eager to enhance defence ties with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 20, 2016
South Africa will be opening a Defence Attaché office in Islamabad to help accelerate defence issues of mutual interest to fruition....
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Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2016
An analysis of whether the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş could be an appropriate acquisition for the Pakistan Air Force....
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Challenges for Shenyang’s FC-31 Gyrfalcon
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2016
An analysis of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Shenyang FC-31, China’s next-generation export offering…...
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Third Azmat-class fast attack craft will be launched on this week
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2016
The third Pakistan Navy Azmat-class fast attack craft is scheduled to be launched this Friday, 16 September 2016....
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Saab & Denel pair up to offer credible air defence solutions
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Saab and Denel have partnered to develop a sound air defence solution using the Giraffe AMB radar and Umkhonto SAM, respectively....
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This Week in Review: A Shift in Global Naval Shipbuilding?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2016
A look at the apparent shift in the naval shipbuilding industry whereby new market entrants are making in-roads in the developing world....
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Opinion: The al-Khalid MBT should draw inspiration from Poland’s PT-16.
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 31, 2016
The PT-16 is evidence that older platforms such as the al-Khalid – if configured with current day subsystems and technologies – can remain relevant....
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India test launches scramjet engine
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 28, 2016
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully test-launched its scramjet engine from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh....
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This Week in Review: Pakistan’s submarine plans are now in motion
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 28, 2016
An overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy's submarine procurement & replenishment plans, namely in light of an order of eight submarines from China....
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French shipbuilder DCNS suffers major data leak
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2016
Confidential details of DCNS’s Scorpene-class submarine, which is in use by India, Malaysia, and Chile were leaked in a 22K+ page document....
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Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in next-gen TFX fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in the development of the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation TFX multi-role fighter program....
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Leonardo is looking to position Airlander airship as an ISR platform
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
Italian defence giant Leonardo is looking to position the Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander into an intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance platform....
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This Week in Review: What would it take for Pakistan to produce helicopters? (Discussion)
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 20, 2016
An analysis of the challenges associated with domestically producing helicopters in-house in Pakistan....
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New Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker will be launched this week
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 17, 2016
The Pakistan Navy’s new 15,600-ton fleet tanker, built in cooperation with Turkey’s STM, will be launched on Friday....
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Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production confirms submarine contract
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 4, 2016
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has confirmed in its most recent publication that a contract to construct new submarines was signed....
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Pakistan reduced defence imports by 90%
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, the country reduced its defence imports by 90% over the past three years....
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Pakistan & Turkey have major defence programs in the pipeline
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production, Turkey and Pakistan have a number of major defence programs in the works....
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Lockheed Martin will keep F-16 line alive
by
Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2016
Despite a complete dearth in orders for new-built aircraft, Lockheed Martin will keep the production line of its F-16 multi-role fighter alive....
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This Week in Review: Technology Transfer & Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2016
An introductory overview of transfer-of-technology (ToT) and commercial offsets in the context of developing world defence industries and militaries. ...
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France offers to invest $1.12 billion U.S. in Kaveri turbofan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2016
As part of its offset commitments for India’s Rafale acquisition, France is offering to invest over a billion dollars in India’s homegrown fighter engine....
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This Week in Review: Strategic Shifts and Maturity
by
Bilal Khan
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Jul 2, 2016
India’s favoured status with the United States has positioned New Delhi for success, Pakistan needs to adapt to this reality in earnest....
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Pakistan could create a company for defence exports
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 30, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports. ...
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India and the MTCR (Part-1)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 29, 2016
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs....
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2016
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs....
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This Week in Review: For Pakistan, Partnerships Matter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2016
With funding challenges in mind, Pakistan commits to hardware upgrades and improvements with the help of its key partners....
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Turkey & Pakistan ink Agosta 90B submarine upgrade deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2016
Turkey’s STM and Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) have recently concluded a deal to upgrade the Pakistan Navy’s three Agosta 90B submarines. The upgrade will be carried out in Pakistan. According to STM, France’s DCNS...
Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)
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Quwa Team
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Jun 19, 2016
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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MILGEM Part 3: What are Pakistan’s other options?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2016
A comparative study of the Ada-class corvettes (MILGEM) and a number of Pakistan’s other prospective options, namely Chinese surface warship designs....
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MILGEM Part 2: What will Pakistan gain from the MILGEM?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2016
An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)'s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette....
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With no FMF support, Pakistan opts out of F-16 deal
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
Without support from the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, Pakistan opted to let an approved purchase of eight F-16C/D Block-52 expire....
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India’s Rafale deal stalls again
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2016
Bureaucratic friction once again grinds the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Rafale purchase - $8.9 billion for 36 fighters and offsets - to a halt...
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Pakistani Defence Minister: Other options besides F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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May 17, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, informed journalists that Pakistan could pursue other combat aircraft options besides the F-16. ...
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Part 2: Will Pakistan now seek nuclear submarines?
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Bilal Khan
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May 12, 2016
India's introduction of the Arihant will certainly alter the strategic balance in South Asia, but Pakistan's response may not mirror India's push....
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Part 1: Will Pakistan now seek nuclear submarines?
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Bilal Khan
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May 11, 2016
Could the Pakistan Navy one day acquire nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) and ballistic missile submarines (SSBN)?...
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DSA 2016: Potential for Pakistan’s defence industry
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 21, 2016
Pakistan may not have many avenues to explore in the Pacific Asia defence market, but firms such as Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) do have a real shot if they play their cards correctly. ...
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Pakistan ought to consider the Denel Dynamics Marlin missile program
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 18, 2016
Although risky and costly, the Marlin could be Pakistan’s opportunity to secure valuable technology for air-to-air and surface-to-air missile applications...
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India and France finalize Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2016
After protracted negotiations, India and France have finalized an $8.8 billion U.S. purchase for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters....
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A strong Army Aviation is vital to Pakistan’s CAS strategy
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 13, 2016
Pakistan’s close air support strategy will focus on building a strong attack helicopter fleet, more so than fighters or fixed-wing aircraft...
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Pakistan’s Air Chief sheds light on next-generation fighter plans
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 30, 2016
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman stated that the development of a next-generation fighter is the most difficult challenge on the horizon for the PAF. ...
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Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2016
To present the JF-17 Block-III with the latest in munitions technology, such as the Denel Dynamics A-Darter, Raptor-II, Umbani, etc would be a true leap....
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Pakistan’s Shift to COIN Part 2: The Centrality of Army Aviation
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2015
04 December 2015 By Bilal Khan Continuing from last week (Pakistan’s Shift to COIN Part 1) Amongst the earliest comprehensive military development programs set up by the U.S was the refreshing and enhancement of the Pakistan...
Overview of the E-8 JSTARS and its Possible Successor
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2015
It has been a rocky road for the U.S Air Force (USAF) and U.S Army’s current Boeing 707-based E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) ‘replacement’ program, and it will likely remain so for the...
Pakistan Finalizes S20 Submarine Order from China?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2015
10 October 2015 By Bilal Khan On October 7th Rana Tanveer Hussain, the Minister of Defence Production, announced that the major purchase of eight new submarines from China had been finalized, and that four of the...
Why is Pakistan looking at the Su-35?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2015
By Bilal Khan 19 September 2015 It has been an interesting month for Russian-Pakistani relations. On the heels of a successfully concluded sale of an initial batch of four Mi-35 attack helicopters to Pakistan, reports about...
The Egyptian Military’s Build-Up
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2015
By Bilal Khan 18 September 2015 In the midst of political turmoil, the Egyptian military has begun entering a serious phase of modernization, not only in terms of acquiring new equipment, but in also enhancing its operational...
Bangladesh to receive first 6 Yak-130
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2015
14 September 2015 By Bilal Khan The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) will receive the first 6 of its 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced trainers from Russia on September 17 (RBTH). Bangladesh ordered the aircraft in January 2014...
No Sanctions for the Iranian Military
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 15, 2015
By Bilal Khan Last week IHS Jane’s 360 released an interesting analysis of how the recent Iranian nuclear deal would have an impact on steering the ‘Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force’ (IRIAF) towards its modernization...
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