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South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?

Bilal Khan- Dec 8, 2019

In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
A Look at Pakistan’s Sonmiani Weapon Test Range

Bilal Khan- Dec 3, 2019

On 02 February 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range....Read More
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs

Bilal Khan- 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...

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Saab Delivers ‘Deployable Maintenance Facility’ Suite to Hungary

Bilal Khan- Dec 8, 2019

The ‘Deployable Maintenance Facility’ (DAM) is a unique approach on forward aircraft deployment by enabling the end-user to move both the aircraft and its maintenance support elements with ease, i.e., without investing in fixed logistics infrastructure...
Pakistan Army Conducts Training Exercise in Bahawalpur

Bilal Khan- Dec 5, 2019

On 05 December 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa observed a training exercise involving an Army Strike Corps in Bahawalpur, Punjab. ...Read More
Rheinmetall Tests 76 km Range Artillery System

Bilal Khan- Dec 4, 2019

On 06 November 2019, Germany’s Rheinmetall test-fired an artillery round from a South African Denel Land Systems G6 howitzer and achieved a range of 76, the highest achieved range for a 155 shell. ...Read More
Update (2019): Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Purchase

Bilal Khan- Dec 2, 2019

In an interview published on 02 December 2019, the head of Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB), Dr. İsmail Demir said the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan is still proceeding....Read More
Pakistan Conducts ‘Command Level Operation’ Exercise

Bilal Khan- Dec 1, 2019

On 29 November 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it held a ‘command level operation’ exercise – designated ‘Hawk-Eye’ – across all three of its Regional Commands. ...Read More
Pakistan Shows Glimpse of its New Drones

Bilal Khan- Nov 28, 2019

At the 2019 Dubai Air Show, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) showed both an illustration and a photo a test-launch of its new jet-powered target drone. It also showed an illustration of its medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned...
Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Fourth Fast Attack Craft (Missile)

Bilal Khan- Nov 27, 2019

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft (missile) – or FAC(M) – on 27 November 2019. ...Read More
Turkey Starts Testing S-400 Air Defence System

Bilal Khan- Nov 26, 2019

The Ankara Governorate announced that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has started testing the radar systems of its newly acquired S-400 long-range air defence system....Read More
South Africa Blocks New Arms Transfers to Saudi Arabia and UAE

Bilal Khan- Nov 25, 2019

The South African government blocked the sale of new arms to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries over a dispute over inspections....Read More
China Officially Promotes J-10C for Export

Bilal Khan- Nov 24, 2019

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has begun promoting a variant of the J-10C for export. Designated FC-20E, the product was officially put on display as a mock-up at the 2019 Dubai Air Show. ...Read More
Pakistan Apparently Received a JY-27A Radar from China

Bilal Khan- Nov 21, 2019

Satellite images revealed the presence of a radar system, potentially the CETC JY-27A, at the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) M.M Alam Air Base. ...Read More
JF-17 to Take Part in Malaysia’s New Fighter Competition

Bilal Khan- Nov 20, 2019

Malaysia shortlisted the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex/Aviation Industry Corporation of China JF-17 as one of seven potential fighters for its light combat aircraft competition....Read More
Aselsan Secures €176.9 m Contract for Pakistan’s MILGEM Corvette Program

Bilal Khan- Nov 18, 2019

On 14 November 2019, Aselsan announced that it signed a €176.9 m contract with ASFAT A.Ş to supply subsystems for the Pakistan Navy’s MILGEM corvettes....Read More
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Visits Romania & Reviews Upcoming Corvette

Bilal Khan- Nov 17, 2019

On 16 November 2019, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, paid an official visit to Romania. The CNS also visited Damen Shipyards Galati, which constructed the...
Pakistan Navy Takes Part in Multi-National Exercise in Turkey

Bilal Khan- Nov 13, 2019

The PNS Alamgir has been in Turkey since 09 November 2019 for a 12-day multinational maritime exercise – designated Operation Mediterranean Shield – in the Aegean Sea....Read More
Turkey Test Fires Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile from MILGEM Corvette

Bilal Khan- Nov 12, 2019

On 4 November 2019, Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency announced that the Turkish Navy’s TCG Kinaliada, a MILGEM corvette, successfully test-fired an Atmaca anti-ship cruising missile....Read More
Profile: Pakistan’s New Hangor Submarine

Bilal Khan- Nov 11, 2019

The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028. ...Read More
UAE Launches New Company ‘Edge’ to Spearhead Defence Industry

Bilal Khan- 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. ...Read More
EU Military Committee Chairman Makes Official Visit to Pakistan

Bilal Khan- Nov 7, 2019

The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, General Claudio Graziano, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on Wednesday, 06 November 2019....Read More
Pakistan Navy Tests Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (Zarb)

Bilal Khan- Nov 6, 2019

The Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired the land-based anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM), designated “Zarb,” on 05 November 2019. ...Read More
China’s scale gives flexibility for high-tech arms development

Bilal Khan- 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...
Indonesia is Planning to Procure 2 F-16 Block-72 Squadrons

Bilal Khan- Nov 4, 2019

The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, announced the TNI-AU is planning to procure two squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-72 fighters from 2020 to 2024....Read More
Steel Cut for 2 Pakistan Navy Type 054A/P Frigates

Bilal Khan- Nov 3, 2019

China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) conducted the steel cutting ceremony of two Type 054A/P frigates for the Pakistan Navy (PN). The PN is slated to receive all four Type 054A/P frigates by 2021....Read More
Pakistan Ordnance Factories Reveals New PK18 and PK21 Assault Rifles

Bilal Khan- Oct 31, 2019

At the 5th Pak-Turkey Defence Exhibition (Defence Port Turkey), Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) revealed three new firearms: the PK18 assault rifle, PK21 submachine gun, and POF10 pistol. ...Read More
Bangladesh Orders AESA Air Defence Radars from Leonardo

Bilal Khan- Oct 30, 2019

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) selected the Leonardo KRONOS Land radar for its future air surveillance and air defence needs. Leonardo announced the order at the 2019 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC). ...Read More
Pakistan Air Force Chief Visited South Africa

Bilal Khan- Oct 30, 2019

The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan paid an official visit to South Africa on 24 October 2019. ACM Khan discussed various matters of professional interest with his...
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)

Bilal Khan- 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....Read More
Turkish Aerospace to Develop ‘T629’ Armed or Attack Helicopter

Bilal Khan- 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...
South Africa’s CSIR Raises Possibility of Wingman Drone Research

Bilal Khan- Oct 27, 2019

South Africa’s government-owned think-tank, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), proposed studying drone wingmen for the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) Gripen fleet....Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Exports Reached USD 212.6 million in 2018-2019

Bilal Khan- 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. ...Read More

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China’s scale gives flexibility for high-tech arms development

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...
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)

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....Read More
AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter

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”...
Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)

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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