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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
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....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
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....
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Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers 2 Anka-S to Turkish Forces
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 10, 2018
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...
TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2018
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....
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Saudi Arabia reportedly in talks for TAI Anka drones
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 19, 2017
Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones...
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Turkey pitches T129, Anka and Hürkuş for Southeast Asian requirements
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2017
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...
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Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2017
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka...
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Turkey completes development of engine for Anka UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 15, 2017
Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone...
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Ankara awards BMC contract for 529 armoured vehicles
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Quwa Team
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Aug 9, 2017
The Turkish government has awarded the Turkish auto manufacturer BMC a contract for 529 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles...
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TAI Anka MALE UAV engages in first air strike (against PKK)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2017
Turkey announced that its Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle undertook its first armed strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party...
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TAI successfully weaponizes Anka UAV with MAM-L
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully weaponized the Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone with the Roketsan MAM-L...
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Turkey will begin receiving Anka-S drones in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2016
The Turkish Armed Forces will begin receiving their satellite-communication (SATCOM)-equipped Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in 2017…...
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Profile: Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka unmanned aerial vehicle
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Quwa Team
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Oct 10, 2016
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka is Turkey’s core intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....
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Sri Lanka presses ahead with new fighter plans
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 13, 2016
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....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff visited Sri Lanka
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 8, 2016
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....
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Sri Lanka may buy a Russian fighter (instead of JF-17/LCA)
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Bilal Khan
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May 5, 2016
The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130...
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Pakistan Reportedly Closes JF-17 Sale to Sri Lanka; What to Expect Next
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2016
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...
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Is Sri Lanka looking to buy JF-17s from Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2015
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...
Türkiye Christens its Next-Gen Fighter as “KAAN”
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
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Quwa Team
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Apr 16, 2023
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...
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Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2023
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 26, 2023
The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries. ...
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Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
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Quwa Team
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Mar 19, 2023
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)....
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Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 19, 2023
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)....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Quwa Team
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Makes Statement in Aerospace & Aims to Soar in 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2022
Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, in time for its 100th anniversary....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2022
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Quwa Team
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Aug 29, 2022
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....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 29, 2022
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....
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Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Quwa Team
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
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Quwa Team
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Jul 24, 2022
By adding a long-range, high-altitude UAV, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy could open up many new capabilities....
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Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2022
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)....
Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 27, 2022
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. ...
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Monthly Defence News Recap: November 2021
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Quwa Team
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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?...
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Monthly News Recap: November 2021
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Bilal Khan
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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?...
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Quwa Team
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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....
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Bilal Khan
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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....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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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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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Quwa Team
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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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Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
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Quwa Team
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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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Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
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Bilal Khan
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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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Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Quwa Team
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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’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Bilal Khan
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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 Reportedly Launch Customer of Naval CAMM-ER
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Bilal Khan
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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. In a press release in March 2021, MBDA announced that it won a contract to supply the...
Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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Bilal Khan
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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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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Quwa Team
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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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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2021
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....
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Pakistan Takes Delivery of CH-4 Drones from China
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2021
On 15 January 2021, the Pakistan Army took delivery of five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT)....
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Delivers New JF-17B Batch
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2021
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 TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?
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Quwa Team
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Nov 22, 2020
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....
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Turkey’s TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?
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Arslan Khan
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Nov 22, 2020
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....
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Analysis: Ideas on How Pakistan Can Leverage the MILGEM Ada
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Arslan Khan
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Sep 6, 2020
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 Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Quwa Team
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Jun 21, 2020
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 Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2020
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...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Quwa Team
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Jun 14, 2020
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...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 14, 2020
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 Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM
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Quwa Team
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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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Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2020
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....
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Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
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Quwa Team
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Mar 8, 2020
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....
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Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2020
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....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Quwa Team
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Feb 16, 2020
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....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2020
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....
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US to Remove Turkey From F-35 Work by End of 2020
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Bilal Khan
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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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Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia
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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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Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year
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Bilal Khan
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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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Bilal Khan
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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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Bilal Khan
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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 Shows Glimpse of its New Drones
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Bilal Khan
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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...
Turkey Starts Testing S-400 Air Defence System
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Bilal Khan
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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....
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Turkey’s Baykar Delivers Second TB2 UAV Batch to Ukraine
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2019
The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar announced that it delivered a second batch of Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Ukraine....
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BMC Says Altay MBT Will Be Ready in Two Years
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2019
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....
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Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2019
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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Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
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....
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
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...
PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
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). ...
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Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2019
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. ...
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Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2019
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....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
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US Greenlights PAC-3 Patriot Sale to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2018
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...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2018
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....
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Pakistan and Ukraine to Explore Opportunities for Defence Collaboration
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 9, 2018
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....
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IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
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...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
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...
IDEAS 2018: Summary
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
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IDEAS 2018: Summary
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
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....
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Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
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....
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Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2018
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...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
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...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
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...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
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...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
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...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
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...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
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...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
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....
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Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
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 Expects First S-400 Air Defence System Delivery in 2019
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 17, 2018
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....
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Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
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...
Turkey and Ukraine Proceed with An-188 Transport Aircraft Program
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2018
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...
Turkey gets Altay MBT rolling by selecting BMC for serial production
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Bilal Khan
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May 15, 2018
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)...
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Qatar will buy Turkish drones, ships and armoured vehicles
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 21, 2018
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....
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Indonesia has not yet inked Su-35 contract
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 11, 2018
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....
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Monthly Report: Review of Turkey’s efforts to sell the T129 ATAK to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2018
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...
TAI Hürkuş B trainer prototype deliveries to start in June 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2018
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....
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AVIC to launch new Wing Loong UAV variant in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2018
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....
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Project Azm: The expansion of Pakistan’s drone program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2018
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, Roketsan & TÜBİTAK SAGE sign onto Turkey’s air defence program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2018
Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM...
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Indonesia and Turkey to collaborate on developing drones
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2018
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...
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Why is Pakistan procuring an off-the-shelf tank?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2018
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 –...
Turkish Government invites bids for F-35 system integration contract
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2018
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)...
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Possible MALE UAV concepts at Pakistan’s Aviation Design Institute
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2018
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....
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Turkey and Russia formally ink S-400 deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2018
Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more....
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Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
Bangladesh releases RFP for MALE UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2017
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....
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TAI lists official specifications of next-gen fighter TFX
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX....
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STM says it is nearing MILGEM sales in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2017
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 collaborating with China on next-gen fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 7, 2017
Pakistan’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years....
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Pakistan proposes joint defence production with Turkey and Azerbaijan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 5, 2017
Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....
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Possible details of Pakistan’s frigate purchase from China
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 3, 2017
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 nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
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...
Philippines aims to procure 23 attack helicopters in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2017
In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support...
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US officials contemplating Turkey’s F-35 involvement in light of S-400
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2017
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...
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Turkey reportedly interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy...
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Turkey confirms that it has signed for and ordered the S-400
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2017
Turkey’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia...
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Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2017
Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...
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Pakistan orders two corvettes from US-based Swiftships
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2017
According to Swiftships CEO Shehraze Shah, the Pakistan Navy placed an order for two 75 m Swift Corvettes from the Louisana-based shipbuilder...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
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...
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Rolls-Royce aiming to secure TFX engine development contract
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2017
The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX...
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Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....
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Bahrain inks F-16 deal, expresses interest in S-400 air defence system
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2017
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad El Khalifa, the Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, announced that Bahrain is negotiating with Russia for the S-400...
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Russia confirms receiving Turkey’s S-400 deposit
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2017
The Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Kozhin, confirmed that Russia received Turkey’s deposit for S-400 long-range air defence systems...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries announces new aviation programs
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
TAI’s General Manager Temel Kotil announced that the company has begun work on a heavyweight T129 ATAK, new advanced trainer and others...
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Erdogan: Turkey has finalized S-400 purchase, placed deposit
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed to Turkish journalists that Ankara has already paid a deposit for the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia...
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Turkish defence vendor Baykar Makina announces plans to develop 4.5-ton jet-powered UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 11, 2017
Baykar Makina’s technical manager Selçuk Bayraktar announced that the company will develop a jet-powered 4.5-ton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
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Turkey begins prototype development of first indigenous satellite TÜRKSAT-6A
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2017
Turkey has begun the prototype phase of its first indigenous communications satellite, the TÜRKSAT-6A. The program is valued at $170 million U.S....
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Discussion: Is Pakistan skipping counterinsurgency aircraft?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2017
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...
Erdogan announces that S-400 deal is “inked”
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Quwa Team
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Jul 25, 2017
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government has “inked” the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range SAM systems...
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Pakistan and the Czech Republic to explore for growth in defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...
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MBDA outlines plans for SAM technology collaboration with Turkey
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Quwa Team
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Jul 20, 2017
Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan have signed a “Heads of Agreement” protocol to support Turkey’s long-range air defence system program...
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Could the CASC CH-5 UAV be an option for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 20, 2017
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...
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Turkey signs onto Eurosam Aster 30-based SAMP/T program
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 19, 2017
Turkey has signed with the French-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam and its Aster 30-based long-range surface-to-air missile system...
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Turkey agrees to $2.5 billion deal for four S-400 SAM systems
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 13, 2017
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...
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Pakistan announces 5th-gen fighter and medium-altitude long-endurance UAV programs
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 6, 2017
In its inauguration of the Kamra Aviation City initiative, Pakistan announced the development of a 5th-generation fighter and MALE UAV under “Project Azm”...
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Turkey launches 4th Ada corvette and lays keel of first I-Class frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 5, 2017
Tuzla Shipyard launched the fourth MILGEM Ada-class corvette TCG Kınalıada. This was accompanied by the keel laying of the I-Class frigate...
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Russia and Turkey agree to S-400 contract, still need to settle funding
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 30, 2017
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...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) touts T625 utility helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed a mock-up of its T625 utility helicopter at the Paris Air Show, touting it as an attractive option ...
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Pakistan sees defence export growth in 2016-2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2017
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)...
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Pakistan Army chief in Turkey, visits defence ministry and TAI
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2017
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...
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First export-bound FC-1 spotted in China
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 13, 2017
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....
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Turkey and Russia in final stages of S-400 SAM talks
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2017
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...
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TAI General Manager meets with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2017
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain...
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TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”...
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Turkish defence vendor Kale Group partners with Rolls-Royce to develop aircraft engines in Turkey
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Quwa Team
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May 9, 2017
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...
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Update to Turkey’s efforts to sell T-129 helicopters to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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May 8, 2017
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 ...
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Turkey nearing decision to buy S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system
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Quwa Team
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Apr 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly nearing its final decision towards purchasing Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia...
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Turkey reportedly interested in Ukraine’s 6TD-3 diesel engine for Altay main battle tank
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 28, 2017
In the backdrop of unsuccessful efforts to procure diesel engine technology for the Altay main battle tank, Turkey may look to Ukraine for support...
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Turkey S-400 talks progressing
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Quwa Team
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Mar 20, 2017
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...
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FNSS selected to provide amphibious vehicles for Turkey’s landing helicopter dock
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2017
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles ...
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S-400 expected to come up in Putin-Erdogan meeting
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2017
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...
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Turkey and Pakistan eager to enhance bilateral defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2017
On the Turkish Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) visit to Pakistan, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their intent to strengthen bilateral defence ties...
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Pakistan’s GIDS considers developing MALE UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries reveals Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkey’s Ministry of Defence have revealed the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) and lightweight attack aircraft...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s attack helicopter options
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2017
An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios...
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Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...
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Turkish-Saudi defence production efforts showing results
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2017
One of several Turkish-Saudi joint-ventures in defence production – an Aselsan-MIC facility producing Aselsan’s software defined radios – is showing promise...
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Pakistan prepares for major naval exercise – AMAN 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2017
The Pakistan Navy will be hosting a major multi-national naval exercise encompassing more than 35 states from 10-14 February 2017...
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MEADS Consortium offers to assist Turkey in long-range SAM program
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2017
The consortium behind the Medium Extended Range Air Defence System (MEADS) is offering Turkey help in its long-range surface-to-air missile program...
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TAI General Manager confident of a T-129 sale to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan...
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Roketsan “Bora” ballistic missile reportedly nearing completion
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 6, 2017
Turkey's indigenous surface-to-surface ballistic missile - the Roketsan Bora - is reportedly nearing completion....
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Ukrainian industry association to open offices in Turkey and Poland
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Ukrainian industry association Ukroboronprom, which represents Ukraine’s defence vendors, will open offices in Turkey and Poland...
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Turkey reportedly in talks for S-400 SAM from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2017
Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...
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TAI will upgrade Pakistan’s F-16 MLU fighters with nighttime capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2017
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...
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Pakistan deploys new patrol boats to Gwadar
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2017
The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA)’s new 600-ton Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPV) have been deployed to the Gwadar deep-sea port...
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The Turkish forces receive first MPT-76 rifles
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2017
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) received their first 500 MKEK MPT-76 (7.62x51 mm) battle rifles...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries officially designates in-house utility helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officially designated its in-house light utility helicopter design as the TAI T-625....
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Roketsan successfully test-fired HİSAR-O medium-range SAM
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2016
Turkey’s leading munitions maker Roketsan successfully test-fired its HİSAR-O medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system…...
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Turkey’s Göktürk-1 earth observation satellite now in orbit
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
The European Space Centre in French Guiana successfully launched Turkey’s earth observation satellite, the Göktürk-1, into orbit…...
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Aselsan eager to expand activities in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 25, 2016
After securing several key subsystem contracts from the Pakistani armed forces, the Turkish defence giant Aselsan is eager to expand its business in Pakistan....
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Turkey is interested in the S-400 long-range SAM system
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2016
Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Işık said that Turkey is seeking the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile system from Russia…...
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Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
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…...
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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Turkey will ink MoU with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2016
The Turkish Ministry of Defence will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex during IDEAS 2016…...
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Turkey confirms intention to both import and develop long-range SAMs
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2016
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...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex open to private sector engagement
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2016
The Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) – Air Marshal Arshad Malik – has called on the Pakistani private sector to participate in PAC programs…...
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Turkey orders second batch of F-35 Lightning II fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
Turkey has greenlighted an order for the second batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for the Turkish Air Force…...
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Indonesian & Turkish firms showcase new medium tank
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
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 &...
Pakistan successfully concludes first PACES Competition
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 23, 2016
The Pakistan Army successfully hosted its first international infantry fitness and combat readiness competition – PACES 2016....
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Turkey opens long-range surface-to-air missile tender to Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2016
In a bid to normalize ties, Ankara has invited Moscow to compete in the former’s long-range surface-to-air missile program …...
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Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 13, 2016
Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …...
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Turkish universities agree to collaborate on turboshaft technology
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 5, 2016
The Anka University of Technology and Kharkov Technical University have agreed to collaborate on turboshaft engine technology for use on helicopters....
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Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2016
As per Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum, the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey…...
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Pakistan’s counter-insurgency training centre upgraded
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 26, 2016
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has inaugurated a series of upgrades made to the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) … ...
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Third Tejas Serial Production unit almost ready for induction
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
The third Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Series Production (SP) unit for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to induction…...
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Pakistani defence industry looking to make inroads in Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
A defence production delegation led by the Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is attending Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD)....
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Turkey reportedly in talks for SAMP/T Aster 30 SAM
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2016
Turkey is reportedly in negotiations with Eurosam for the acquisition of the SAMP/T Aster-30 long-range surface-to-air missile system....
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Otokar pushes for Turkish Army Altay MBT production
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 1, 2016
The Turkish defence vendor Otokar has submitted its final offer to the Turkish government for the Turkish Army’s Altay tank production contract....
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Euphrates Shield: Turkey pushes further into Syria
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 29, 2016
A round-up of news stories on Turkey’s entry into the Syrian Civil War....
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Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in next-gen TFX fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in the development of the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation TFX multi-role fighter program....
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This Week in Review: Pakistan’s drive to export military aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2016
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....
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Pakistan & Turkey have major defence programs in the pipeline
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production, Turkey and Pakistan have a number of major defence programs in the works....
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The Turkish air units involved in the failed coup
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2016
Initial details on the Turkish Air Force units that were involved in the failed military coup attempt that took place on 15 July 2016....
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Summary of the coup attempt in Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2016
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....
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Jordan has put up 15 F-16A/B MLU for sale (to Pakistan?)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2016
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. ...
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Turkey will produce Black Hawk helicopters under license
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 7, 2016
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) will produce the S-70 Black Hawk helicopters under license. It also secured export licenses for the S-70....
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This Week in Review: Turkish-Pakistani defence ties climb
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
Turkey and Pakistan are on-track to finalizing a number of big-ticket defence contracts, if successful, it would be a significant surge....
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Indonesia is interested in Kilo-class submarines from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 1, 2016
According to its ambassador in Russia, Indonesia is interested in acquiring two Kilo-class submarines and other arms from Russia....
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The Turkish Strike Arsenal
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Bilal Khan
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May 17, 2016
Roketsan and TUBITAK SAGE have made impressive strides in the development of precision-guided air-to-surface weaponry; we offer an overview...
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Ukraine will develop new turbofan engine for fighters
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Bilal Khan
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May 5, 2016
Developing a fighter-grade turbofan engine will not be easy, but with the right funding partner, Ukraine could bring its engine to completion. ...
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Azerbaijan invites Pakistan to showcase the JF-17 at ADEX 2016
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 26, 2016
The Government of Azerbaijan invited Pakistan to present the JF-17 at its upcoming ADEX 2016 defence exhibition in September...
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Pakistan looks to market the JF-17 Thunder to Morocco
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
Despite the challenges, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is eager to market the JF-17 in Africa, especially Morocco and Nigeria...
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Is Pakistan in talks with China for the CH-4 armed drone?
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 23, 2016
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....
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Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2016
Pakistan needs to guarantee the availability of the latest munitions with the JF-17. The ideal country to offer the goods is South Africa....
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Pakistan Reportedly Interested in the Altay MBT
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2016
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...
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2016
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......
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2016
Every Friday Quwa offers coverage and short-hand analyses of various news topics from around the world....
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Does the JF-17’s Market Potential Matter?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 4, 2016
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...
The Emerging (Non-Western) Armed UAV Market
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2015
Armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have seen relatively widespread adoption in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia this past year....
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Turkey’s New Long-Range Air Defence System to be Indigenous?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 30, 2015
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....
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Background on the Burraq Armed UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 8, 2015
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...
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