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The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....Read More

The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....Read More

On 08 April, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that it delivered two Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), raising the TSK’s Anka-S fleet to six UAVs. The TSK began receiving the...

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is nearing a firm contract for the sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan. It is also in talks with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand....Read More

Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones...Read More

In its bid to secure markets in East Asia, Turkish Aerospace Industries is reportedly drawing interest from Bangladesh for the TAI T129, Anka and Hürkuş...Read More

The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka...Read More

Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone...Read More

The Turkish government has awarded the Turkish auto manufacturer BMC a contract for 529 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles...Read More

Turkey announced that its Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle undertook its first armed strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully weaponized the Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone with the Roketsan MAM-L...Read More

The Turkish Armed Forces will begin receiving their satellite-communication (SATCOM)-equipped Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in 2017…...Read More

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka is Turkey’s core intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....Read More

The Government of Sri Lanka has approved the Sri Lankan Air Force’s plan to procure a squadron of new fighter aircraft to supplant its ageing fleet....Read More

The Pakistan Air Force Chief of Air Staff (CAS)’s visit to Sri Lanka is a bid to continue enhancing defence ties between Sri Lanka & Pakistan....Read More

The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130...Read More

Pakistan reportedly closed the sale of eight JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft to Sri Lanka on 05 January 2016. This marks the second finalized overseas JF-17 sale for Pakistan, the first likely being Myanmar...Read More

Last week an article emerged on Ceylon Today outlining not only a possible sale of 10 JF-17s to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), but additional news about mounting Indian...

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system....Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....Read More

The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...Read More

The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...Read More

The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries. ...Read More

TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....Read More

TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....Read More

Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....Read More

Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....Read More

Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, in time for its 100th anniversary....Read More

A look at top Pakistani defence news topics in the month of August 2022: Pakistan inducts its second Type 054A/P frigate; Turkey tests SIPER long-range SAM....Read More

A look at top Pakistani defence news topics in the month of August 2022: Pakistan inducts its second Type 054A/P frigate; Turkey tests SIPER long-range SAM....Read More

Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....Read More

Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....Read More

By adding a long-range, high-altitude UAV, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy could open up many new capabilities....Read More

Through June and July, Baykar Makina test-fired several guided air-to-ground munitions from its Bayraktar Akıncı high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). For example, on June 15, Baykar Makina test-fired the KGK-SIHA-82 gliding precision-guided bomb (PGB)....

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. ...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....Read More

Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....Read More

Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....Read More

Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....Read More

The Pakistan Navy (PN) is reportedly the launch customer of MBDA’s Albatros NG Naval Based Air Defence (NBAD) system. In a press release in March 2021, MBDA announced that it won a contract to supply the...

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....Read More

The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of PAC's larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....Read More

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....Read More

On 15 January 2021, the Pakistan Army took delivery of five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT)....Read More

On 30 December 2020, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled out 14 JF-17B twin-seat fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). These aircraft will join the eight JF-17Bs PAC rolled out in December 2019 – they are...

Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability....Read More

Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability....Read More

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 corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). In addition to acquiring a heavily customized...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said that the PN will acquire new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), drones and helicopters....Read More

With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....Read More

With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....Read More

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....Read More

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....Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar announced that it delivered a second batch of Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Ukraine....Read More

BMC, the Turkish manufacturer awarded with the contract of manufacturing the Altay main battle tank for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), said that the TSK will operate the Altay MBT in two years....Read More

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. ...Read More

The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems....Read More

The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu...

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...Read More

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. ...Read More

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....Read More

In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....Read More

In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....Read More

Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...Read More

On 18 December the US State Department greenlit a proposed $3.5 billion contract for PAC-3 Patriot long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems to Turkey. As per a statement released by the State Department’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency...

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....Read More

At IDEAS 2018, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) and Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm had agreed to explore opportunities for defence collaboration across land, naval and aerial applications....Read More

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...

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...

Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...Read More

Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...Read More

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....Read More

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....Read More

This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Is Pakistan buying Wing Loong II UAVs from China? On 12 October, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded...

Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the...

Turkey’s current tensions with the US have cast doubt on the viability of Turkish Aerospace’s sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan. Granted, this has largely emanated from observers who are uncertain if the...

In light of the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Trump, the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters by Turkey to Pakistan could, as per some observers, potentially be blocked...

In light of current tensions between Ankara and Washington – which escalated to Washington ordering a stay on the delivery of F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to Turkey through its newly-signed 2019 National Defence Authorization Act...

On 13 August 2018 US President Donald Trump signed into law the $716 billion US National Defence Authorization Act. Of its salient mandates, the bill has currently barred the delivery of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II...

On 13 August 2018, US President Donald Trump signed into law the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act, a $716 billion bill outlining the US’ fiscal defence priorities for the next year. A marquee aspect of the...

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....Read More

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...

Turkey’s foreign minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, announced that Ankara expects the first deliveries of the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system before late 2019....Read More

On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...

At Eurasia Airshow 2018 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) Antonov announced that they will jointly proceed with the development and production of the Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft. The An-188 would add to TAI’s...

The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that the Turkish auto-manufacturer BMC was selected to mass-produce the Altay main battle tank (MBT)...Read More

At DIMDEX 2018, Qatar signed deals worth $800 million US with Turkey for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones, patrol and training boats, and NMS 4x4 armoured vehicles....Read More

Negotiations for the sale of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters to Indonesia are still ongoing, with issues relating to countertrade still preventing finalization....Read More

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 Pakistani purchase of T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) was...

Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....Read More

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China will launch a new variant of the Wing Loong I – i.e. Wing Loong ID – UAV in 2018 for prospective export customers....Read More

Pakistan is expanding its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet through the procurement of new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones, most notably with Project Azm (resolve), under which a MALE UAV is being developed along with a fifth-generation...

Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM...Read More

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...Read More

Introduction On January 06 photos emerged purporting that a NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT) was in Pakistan, ostensibly for trials for an apparent Pakistan Army bid for an off-the-shelf MBT to augment its growing –...

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)...Read More

In a promotional video for the breaking-ground event of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation campus in Kamra, Pakistan showed-off drone design concepts....Read More

Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more....Read More

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The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX....Read More

Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages....Read More

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....

Pakistan’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years....Read More

Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....Read More

The commanding officer of a Pakistan Navy frigate on a goodwill visit to China told Shanghai TV that the Pakistan Navy will procure the Type 054A frigate from China. The Zulfiqar-class (F-22P) frigate PNS Saif was...

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...

In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support...Read More

U.S. officials hinted at examining options for Turkey’s participation in the F-35 program in light of Ankara’s decision to acquire S-400 air defence systems...Read More

The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy...Read More

Turkey’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia...Read More

Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...Read More

According to Swiftships CEO Shehraze Shah, the Pakistan Navy placed an order for two 75 m Swift Corvettes from the Louisana-based shipbuilder...Read More

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...Read More

The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX...Read More

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....Read More

Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad El Khalifa, the Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, announced that Bahrain is negotiating with Russia for the S-400...Read More

The Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Kozhin, confirmed that Russia received Turkey’s deposit for S-400 long-range air defence systems...Read More

TAI’s General Manager Temel Kotil announced that the company has begun work on a heavyweight T129 ATAK, new advanced trainer and others...Read More

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed to Turkish journalists that Ankara has already paid a deposit for the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia...Read More

Baykar Makina’s technical manager Selçuk Bayraktar announced that the company will develop a jet-powered 4.5-ton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...Read More

Turkey has begun the prototype phase of its first indigenous communications satellite, the TÜRKSAT-6A. The program is valued at $170 million U.S....Read More

Foreword: This is not a news story, but a piece for discussion. The details offered in this article are not authoritative pieces of information, but rather, perspectives of the author. Since 2008 the Pakistan Air Force...

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government has “inked” the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range SAM systems...Read More

Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...Read More

Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan have signed a “Heads of Agreement” protocol to support Turkey’s long-range air defence system program...Read More

With its greater range, payload and endurance, the CASC CH-5 drone can provide Pakistan with a valuable long-haul ISR and loitering CAS capabilities...Read More

Turkey has signed with the French-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam and its Aster 30-based long-range surface-to-air missile system...Read More

Turkey has reportedly agreed to a $2.5 billion U.S. deal for four Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from Russia...Read More

In its inauguration of the Kamra Aviation City initiative, Pakistan announced the development of a 5th-generation fighter and MALE UAV under “Project Azm”...Read More

Tuzla Shipyard launched the fourth MILGEM Ada-class corvette TCG Kınalıada. This was accompanied by the keel laying of the I-Class frigate...Read More

Moscow and Ankara have reportedly agreed upon a contract for the supply of S-400 long-range SAM systems to Turkey, still need to agree on financing...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed a mock-up of its T625 utility helicopter at the Paris Air Show, touting it as an attractive option ...Read More

For fiscal year 2016-2017, Pakistan reported that its defence exports grew to over $98 million U.S., a 55% increase from exports in 2006-2017 ($63 million)...Read More

The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to Turkey, where he met with the defence ministry and TAI...Read More

Thanks to photos shared on Chinese websites (i.e. FYJS.cn), the first FC-1 bound for export, apparently to Myanmar, has been spotted in China....Read More

In a press conference with Turkish media outlets, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined negotiations for sale of S-400 to Turkey are in its final stages...Read More

The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”...Read More

Turkey’s Kale Group and Rolls-Royce are partnering to develop and manufacture jet engines in Turkey, especially for Turkey’s next-gen fighter, the TFX...Read More

With the Turkish defence ministry’s push, TAI is reportedly preparing the T-129 attack helicopter for further tests in Pakistan in a bid to sell the system ...Read More

The Turkish government is reportedly nearing its final decision towards purchasing Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia...Read More

In the backdrop of unsuccessful efforts to procure diesel engine technology for the Altay main battle tank, Turkey may look to Ukraine for support...Read More

Turkish and Russian officials have told their respective news media outlets that talks regarding the sale of S-400 SAM systems to Turkey are progressing...Read More

FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles ...Read More

The issue of Turkey’s interest in the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is expected to come up in President Erdogan’s visit to Moscow...Read More

On the Turkish Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) visit to Pakistan, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their intent to strengthen bilateral defence ties...Read More

Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkey’s Ministry of Defence have revealed the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) and lightweight attack aircraft...Read More

An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...Read More

One of several Turkish-Saudi joint-ventures in defence production – an Aselsan-MIC facility producing Aselsan’s software defined radios – is showing promise...Read More

The Pakistan Navy will be hosting a major multi-national naval exercise encompassing more than 35 states from 10-14 February 2017...Read More

The consortium behind the Medium Extended Range Air Defence System (MEADS) is offering Turkey help in its long-range surface-to-air missile program...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan...Read More

Turkey's indigenous surface-to-surface ballistic missile - the Roketsan Bora - is reportedly nearing completion....Read More

The Ukrainian industry association Ukroboronprom, which represents Ukraine’s defence vendors, will open offices in Turkey and Poland...Read More

Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...Read More

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s 45 F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters will reportedly be upgraded with optimized nighttime capabilities...Read More

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA)’s new 600-ton Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPV) have been deployed to the Gwadar deep-sea port...Read More

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) received their first 500 MKEK MPT-76 (7.62x51 mm) battle rifles...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officially designated its in-house light utility helicopter design as the TAI T-625....Read More

Turkey’s leading munitions maker Roketsan successfully test-fired its HİSAR-O medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system…...Read More

The European Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched Turkey’s earth observation satellite, the Göktürk-1, into orbit…...Read More

After securing several key subsystem contracts from the Pakistani armed forces, the Turkish defence giant Aselsan is eager to expand its business in Pakistan....Read More

Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Işık said that Turkey is seeking the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia…...Read More

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…...Read More

The Turkish Ministry of Defence will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex during IDEAS 2016…...Read More

The head of the Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. İsmail Demir reiterated SSM’s intention to develop a long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...Read More

The Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) – Air Marshal Arshad Malik – has called on the Pakistani private sector to participate in PAC programs…...Read More

Turkey has greenlighted an order for the second batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for the Turkish Air Force…...Read More

The Turkish armour vehicle manufacturer FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian defence vendor PT Pindad have unveiled the collaborative tank program, the Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT), at Indo Defence 2016, Indonesia’s bi-annual defence exhibition. Notes &...

The Pakistan Army successfully hosted its first international infantry fitness and combat readiness competition – PACES 2016....Read More

In a bid to normalize ties, Ankara has invited Moscow to compete in the former’s long-range surface-to-air missile program …...Read More

Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …...Read More

The Anka University of Technology and Kharkov Technical University have agreed to collaborate on turboshaft engine technology for use on helicopters....Read More

As per Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum, the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey…...Read More

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has inaugurated a series of upgrades made to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) … ...Read More

The third Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Series Production (SP) unit for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to induction…...Read More

A defence production delegation led by the Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is attending Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)....Read More

Turkey is reportedly in negotiations with Eurosam for the acquisition of the SAMP/T Aster-30 long-range surface-to-air missile system....Read More

The Turkish defence vendor Otokar has submitted its final offer to the Turkish government for the Turkish Army’s Altay tank production contract....Read More

A round-up of news stories on Turkey’s entry into the Syrian Civil War....Read More

Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in the development of the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation TFX multi-role fighter program....Read More

An overview of how Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and its products, such as the the JF-17 Thunder, factor into Pakistan’s defence export goals....Read More

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production, Turkey and Pakistan have a number of major defence programs in the works....Read More

Initial details on the Turkish Air Force units that were involved in the failed military coup attempt that took place on 15 July 2016....Read More

An overview of what is known about the military coup attempt that took place on Friday in Turkey, and a brief look at its possible ramifications....Read More

The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has listed 14 F-16A and 1 F-16B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) multi-role fighters for sale on its official website. ...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will produce the S-70 Black Hawk helicopters under license. It also secured export licenses for the S-70....Read More

Turkey and Pakistan are on-track to finalizing a number of big-ticket defence contracts, if successful, it would be a significant surge....Read More

According to its ambassador in Russia, Indonesia is interested in acquiring two Kilo-class submarines and other arms from Russia....Read More

Roketsan and TUBITAK SAGE have made impressive strides in the development of precision-guided air-to-surface weaponry; we offer an overview...Read More

Developing a fighter-grade turbofan engine will not be easy, but with the right funding partner, Ukraine could bring its engine to completion. ...Read More

The Government of Azerbaijan invited Pakistan to present the JF-17 at its upcoming ADEX 2016 defence exhibition in September...Read More

Despite the challenges, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is eager to market the JF-17 in Africa, especially Morocco and Nigeria...Read More

A leading designer at CASC says that an “unnamed South Asian” country with a history of buying CH-drones is in talks for the CH-4....Read More

Pakistan needs to guarantee the availability of the latest munitions with the JF-17. The ideal country to offer the goods is South Africa....Read More

Pakistan, who has sought to cultivate strong defence ties with Ankara over the past decade through a series of arms purchases, joint-exercises and a bilateral pilot training exchange program, is interested in the Altay MBT...Read More

Every Friday, Quwa offers coverage and short-form analysis of various news topics. It is difficult to offer in-depth coverage of every interesting piece of news, especially in areas unfamiliar to the staff......Read More

Every Friday Quwa offers coverage and short-hand analyses of various news topics from around the world....Read More

Nearly 12 years after its maiden flight, the JF-17 was able to secure its first export order during the Paris Air Show in June 2015. At the time the customer was not disclosed, but at this...

Armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have seen relatively widespread adoption in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia this past year....Read More

While Turkey did re-open talks with Raython and Eurosam, it has ultimately opted to pursue a local solution instead of an off-the-shelf alternative in the form of the Patriot or SAMP/T....Read More

By Bilal Khan The Pakistani military recently announced that they had officially begun using the Burraq armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) as part of its ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Produced...