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September 13, 2021
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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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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Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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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....
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Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
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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....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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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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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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Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
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Aug 8, 2021
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
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Aug 1, 2021
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....
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Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
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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’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Jul 18, 2021
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....
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Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
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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....
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Sealing the Afghan-Pakistan Border – A Case Study
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Jul 4, 2021
Detection of crossings will be a serious capability gap as ground-based surveillance systems are limited. The solution is obvious: drones...
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Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development
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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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Pakistan Receives Additional VT4 and Al-Khalid-I Parts
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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)....
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Pakistan Reportedly Launch Customer of Naval CAMM-ER
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Jun 13, 2021
The Pakistan Navy (PN) is reportedly the launch customer of MBDA’s Albatros NG Naval Based Air Defence (NBAD) system. The Albatros NG uses the CAMM-ER....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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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....
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The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
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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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Nigeria Takes Delivery of 3 JF-17 Thunder Fighters
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May 23, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took delivery of its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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More Pakistan Navy Ships Enter Construction
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May 16, 2021
China and Turkey have laid the keels of the Pakistan Navy’s third Type 054A/P frigate and second MILGEM corvette, respectively. Pakistan will also receive its first Type 054A/P in the summer....
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JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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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 Block-3 Starts Taking Shape
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May 2, 2021
A recent photo of a JF-17 Block-III prototype (3001) equipped with the PL-10 high-off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) shows that weapons integration is underway....
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Why ‘Next-Gen’ Will Include Non-Stealth Fighters
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Apr 25, 2021
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) studying the idea of developing a new ‘fourth-generation’ fighter to replace its F-16s, so ‘next-generation’ fighters may not all be stealth-focused....
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Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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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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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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Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of PAC's larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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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....
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KSEW Cuts Steel for Pakistan’s Second MILGEM Corvette
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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....
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Istanbul Naval Shipyard Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM
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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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Zulfiquar-Class (F-22P) Frigate
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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
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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....
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Type 054A/P Frigate: Pakistan’s New Multi-Mission Frigates
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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
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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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Skepticism Clouds Over US Navy’s FFG(X) Cost Estimates
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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
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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)....
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Saudi Arabia Inks Drone Manufacturing Deal
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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....
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Boeing-Embraer Joint-Venture Falls Through
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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....
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Russia Studies Next Generation Lightweight Fighter
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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....
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Azerbaijan Expresses Interest in Russian Combat Aircraft
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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
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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
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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....
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Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile
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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)
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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
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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
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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....
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Turkey Announces Akya Heavyweight Torpedo Tests
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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
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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) ...
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Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding
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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
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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....
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Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC
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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...
Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia
Bilal Khan
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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. ...
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Leonardo Demos Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
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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....
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Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year
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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. ...
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Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan
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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. ...
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Pakistan Navy Officially Inducts ATR-72 MPA and LUNA NG UAV
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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)....
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Pakistan’s PAC and AVIC Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Chinese Commercial Aircraft
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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....
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The Jinnah-Class Frigate: Pakistan’s Next-Generation Warship?
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)...
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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. ...
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