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Monthly Defence News Recap: November 2021

Quwa Team- 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?...Read More
Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Pakistan Gets First Type 054A/P Frigate from China

Quwa Team- Nov 14, 2021

On November 08 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first of four Type 054A/P frigates – PNS Tughril....Read More
New Mainstay Weapons: Loitering Munitions

Quwa Team- Nov 7, 2021

Available in various sizes, loitering munitions are versatile weapons that may become a mainstay staple in the world’s militaries and, potentially, non-state actors....Read More
China’s New Fighters Emerge

Quwa Team- 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)....Read More
Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Pakistan Army Inducts HQ-9/P Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Pakistan’s C4I Evolution

Quwa Team- Oct 10, 2021

With new assets and structural organization, Pakistan is improving its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverages across multiple areas....Read More
Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market

Quwa Team- Oct 3, 2021

As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter....Read More
Pakistan Reveals its Own ‘Space Command’

Quwa Team- Sep 26, 2021

By Syed Aseem Ul Islam On 15 September 2021, the Pakistan Army (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Air Headquarters (AHQ) in Islamabad. The COAS was...
Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism

Quwa Team- 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...Read More
Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program

Quwa Team- Sep 5, 2021

On 02 September 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that it will induct three new long-range maritime patrol aircraft based on the Embraer Lineage 1000E....Read More
Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun

Quwa Team- Aug 30, 2021

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun....Read More
IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept

Quwa Team- Aug 8, 2021

Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....Read More
Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power

Quwa Team- Aug 1, 2021

Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....Read More
Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs

Quwa Team- Jul 24, 2021

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects....Read More
Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth

Quwa Team- Jul 18, 2021

Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....Read More
Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank

Quwa Team- Jul 11, 2021

In an interview, Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Chairman, Maj. Gen Syed Aamer Raza, suggested that the al-Khalid 2 main battle tank could use technology from the VT-4....Read More
Sealing the Afghan-Pakistan Border – A Case Study

Quwa Team- Jul 4, 2021

Detection of crossings will be a serious capability gap as ground-based surveillance systems are limited. The solution is obvious: drones...Read More
Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development

Quwa Team- Jun 27, 2021

Pakistan is allocating funds in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget for 2021-2022 to study space development growth....Read More
Pakistan Receives Additional VT4 and Al-Khalid-I Parts

Quwa Team- Jun 20, 2021

In May 2021, Pakistan took delivery of additional VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) and subassemblies for the al-Khalid Improved (al-Khalid I)....Read More

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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities

Quwa Team- Jun 6, 2021

The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....Read More
KSEW Cuts Steel for Pakistan’s Second MILGEM Corvette

Quwa Team- Jun 10, 2020

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) held the steel-cutting ceremony for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) second MILGEM corvette. Pakistan ordered four MILGEMs in 2018, it is to receive all four by 2025....Read More
Istanbul Naval Shipyard Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Zulfiquar-Class (F-22P) Frigate

Quwa Team- Jun 6, 2020

In May 2006, Pakistan signed a contract with China for four F-22P frigates for the Pakistan Navy (PN). The contract – which included the ships with transfer-of-technology (ToT), six Harbin Z-9EC helicopters, and a munitions package...
Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer

Quwa Team- May 25, 2020

On 18 May 2020, Saab announced that it signed a SEK 1.553 billion ($160.5 million US) contract with an undisclosed buyer for its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system....Read More
Type 054A/P Frigate: Pakistan’s New Multi-Mission Frigates

Quwa Team- May 15, 2020

The Pakistan Navy (PN) currently has four Type 054A/P frigates from China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd (CSTC). It ordered the ships in two equal batches in 2017 and 2018. The PN is scheduled to receive all...
China Showcases PCL-181 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Skepticism Clouds Over US Navy’s FFG(X) Cost Estimates

Quwa Team- May 11, 2020

Though the USN took steps to mitigate the risk of cost overruns by selecting an existing ship design, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is urging caution about the USN’s estimates. The USN intends to acquire 20...
Havelsan to Assist with TF-X Next-Generation Fighter

Quwa Team- May 10, 2020

Turkish defence electronics manufacturer Havelsan will participate in Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TF-X, alongside the program’s main contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)....Read More
Saudi Arabia Inks Drone Manufacturing Deal

Quwa Team- May 6, 2020

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) announced that the country will acquire 46 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Intra Defence Technologies, a local defence supplier....Read More
Boeing-Embraer Joint-Venture Falls Through

Quwa Team- May 5, 2020

On 25 April 2020, Boeing let its deadline to acquire 80% of Embraer’s commercial aircraft business expire, therefore scuttling plans from 2018 for a jointly owned commercial aircraft company....Read More
Russia Studies Next Generation Lightweight Fighter

Quwa Team- May 4, 2020

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced that its MiG RSK division is designing a next-generation, twin-engine lightweight fighter. According to Russian media, the initial development phase of the new fighter will occur from 2020 to 2025....Read More
Azerbaijan Expresses Interest in Russian Combat Aircraft

Quwa Team- May 3, 2020

According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), Azerbaijan Government and Azerbaijan Air Force officials had visited United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) facilities to examine UAC’s Su-35 and MiG-35 multi-role combat aircraft. Azerbaijani officials expressed interest in acquiring...
Type 054A/P: Work Progresses on Pakistan’s New Frigates

Bilal Khan- Apr 5, 2020

On 23 March 2020, the Pakistan Navy announced that the China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Limited (CSTC) laid the keel for Pakistan’s second Type 054A/P frigate. Pakistan has four Type 054A/P frigates on order, all of which...
Nigeria Will Take Delivery of JF-17 Fighters in November 2020

Bilal Khan- Mar 1, 2020

The Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar announced that the NAF will receive its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters in November 2020....Read More
Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Quwa Team- Feb 18, 2020

On 18 February 2020, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) test-fired the Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The Ra’ad II has a stated range of 600 km, and it...
Profile: Singapore’s Independence-Class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV)

Quwa Team- Feb 2, 2020

Singapore’s Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) joins a growing list of 1,000 to 1,500-ton naval ships equipped with the combat capabilities of larger frigate designs. The LMV has a displacement of 1,250 tons and is equipped...
Boeing Says Bangladesh is Considering AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

Bilal Khan- Jan 22, 2020

Boeing confirmed to reporters that its AH-64E was “down-selected” for a potential acquisition program in Bangladesh. If it materializes, it would be the first major big-ticket US arms sale to Dhaka following Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan...
US Demonstrates Anti-Cruise Missile Capability via Laser-Guided Rockets

Bilal Khan- Jan 21, 2020

The US Air Force’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron demonstrated an ability to shoot down subsonic cruise missiles using AGR-20A APKWS laser-guided rockets from F-16s....Read More
Turkey Announces Akya Heavyweight Torpedo Tests

Bilal Khan- Jan 20, 2020

On 16 January 2020, the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, highlighted the progress Turkey is making with its defence industry, and announced that the country also test-fired its own heavyweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the...
Turkey Tests Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile

Bilal Khan- Jan 19, 2020

Turkey’s TÜBİTAK-SAGE announced that it test fired its currently under-development Gökdoğan beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) ...Read More
Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding

Bilal Khan- Jan 15, 2020

On 14 January, Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group signed a memorandum-of-understanding with the Bangladeshi Ministry of Industry to “establish and develop a shipbuilding and ship repair industry” in the country aimed at fulfilling local and foreign...
US to Remove Turkey From F-35 Work by End of 2020

Bilal Khan- Jan 14, 2020

The Pentagon is working to remove Turkey from the majority of F-35 Lightning II supply work by March 2020, while aiming to completely end Ankara’s involvement in the program by end of year....Read More
Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC

Bilal Khan- 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...
Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia

Bilal Khan- Jan 12, 2020

Turkish Aerospace’s CEO announced that the company invited Malaysia to participate in the production of the Hürjet trainer/light combat aircraft and TF-X next-generation fighter. ...Read More
Leonardo Demos Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)

Bilal Khan- Jan 8, 2020

Leonardo UK demonstrated a next-generation radar warning receiver (RWR) system that it says is four times as accurate as existing RWRs, but one-tenth the size....Read More
Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year

Bilal Khan- Jan 7, 2020

According to Turkey’s President of Defense Industries (SSB), Dr. Ismail Demir, Pakistan extended its delivery window for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter by one year. ...Read More
Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan

Bilal Khan- Jan 6, 2020

Turkey’s main aerospace contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) opened an office in Pakistan’s National Science & Technology Park in 2019, becoming the first Turkish entity to do so. ...Read More
Pakistan Navy Officially Inducts ATR-72 MPA and LUNA NG UAV

Bilal Khan- Jan 5, 2020

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Director General of Public Relations announced that the PN inducted ATR-72 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and Luna NG unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....Read More
Pakistan’s PAC and AVIC Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Chinese Commercial Aircraft

Bilal Khan- Jan 2, 2020

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed an agreement with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to “co-produce” the latter’s commercial aircraft....Read More

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ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)

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The RAS-72 Sea Eagle is among the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) newer inductions. The RAS-72 is a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on the ATR-72, a commercially available commuter aircraft. ...Read More

Zulfiquar-Class (F-22P) Frigate

Quwa Team - Jun 6, 2020
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Yarmook-Class Corvette (Damen OPV 1900)

Quwa Team - May 27, 2020
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Type 054A/P Frigate: Pakistan’s New Mul ...

Quwa Team - May 15, 2020
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MILGEM Corvette

Quwa Team - May 7, 2020
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