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Analysis: Pakistan Navy’s New LRMPA Project

Quwa Team- Oct 18, 2020

The Pakistan Navy announced that it acquired one twin-engine commercial jet aircraft for use as a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA). Pakistan is currently seeking a total of 10 LRMPAs....Read More
Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief Sets Massive 50-Ship Fleet Vision

Quwa Team- Oct 10, 2020

Pakistan’s outgoing Chief of Naval Staff revealed that the service is working to build a fleet of 50 ships, of which 20 would be ‘major surface vessels.’...Read More
Pakistan Officially Reveals VT4 Tank Induction

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
The US NGAD and Digital Engineering: Lessons for Pakistan

Quwa Team- Sep 27, 2020

From the onset, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) cannot – and should not – try mimicking the USAF’s approach. However, it can learn important lessons from the U.S.’ use of digital engineering, and the Digital Century Series...
Pakistan Offers Glimpses of Next-Generation Fighter Program

Quwa Team- Sep 20, 2020

In its commemoration event of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) showed a number of activities that may hint at its next-generation fighter aircraft program, Project Azm....Read More
Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports

Quwa Team- 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...
Analysis: Ideas on How Pakistan Can Leverage the MILGEM Ada

Quwa Team- 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...
Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development

Quwa Team- Aug 30, 2020

On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC)....Read More
Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape

Quwa Team- 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

Quwa Team- 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....Read More
Pakistan Inducts Batch of al-Khalid-I Tanks

Quwa Team- Aug 9, 2020

On 28 July 2020, the Pakistan Army’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) delivered a batch of al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBT)....Read More
Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters

Quwa Team- 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...

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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
Pakistan’s PAC Inaugurates JF-17 Integration Facility

Bilal Khan- Jan 1, 2020

On 27 December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) inaugurated a new integration facility for installing, testing and qualifying electronics and munitions to the JF-17 domestically....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

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Yarmook-Class Corvette (Damen OPV 1900)

Quwa Team - May 27, 2020
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The Jinnah-Class Frigate: Pakistan’s Next-Generation Warship?

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In its contract for four MILGEM warships, the Pakistan Navy (PN) also bought assistance to design its own frigate. Considering that the PN is paying for both the design assistance and intellectual property (IP) rights, this new frigate will likely be the basis of the PN’s next-generation surface warship....Read More

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