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On 02 October 2019, Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the qualification and certification of the A-Darter, a high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM)....Read More

Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck....Read More

Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck....Read More

South Africa’s Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the missile qualification tests of its high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM), the A-Darter....Read More

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 its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile...Read More

Overview of the Denel 35 mm Dual Purpose Gun CIWS, Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and future aspirations and concepts...Read More

Denel Group SOC’s CEO Odwa Mhlwana admitted that Denel’s dwindling order book “is a cause for concern,” but affirmed efforts to secure new orders...Read More

In its annual report for 2016, Denel Group positioned the Denel Aviation Rooivalk Mk2 as a “flagship program” for the South African defence industry...Read More

Developed by Denel Dynamics, the Raptor is a glide-bomb with modular guidance options including GNSS/INS, EO/TV and IIR. It uses a 600 kg warhead. ...Read More

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) successfully qualified its M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (VLAP) for an undisclosed international client...Read More

Denel Group will display the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-EIR, an upgraded version of the Umkhonto surface-to-air missile, in the UAE at IDEX 2017...Read More

Denel Group announced that it is “on track” to deliver eight RG32M mine-resistant armoured vehicles to Namibia...Read More

Denel Land Systems and Yugoimport-SDPR are competing for the Pakistan Army’s requirement for a self-propelled howitzer…...Read More

Denel Dynamics has received a contract from Brazil to integrate the A-Darter high off-boresight air-to-air missile to the FX2 – i.e. Gripen NG – fighter…...Read More

South Africa’s Denel Land Systems will showcase its T5-52 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar…...Read More

An overview of the forthcoming Denel Cheetah Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) System, a solution meant to intercept low-intensity artillery …...Read More

Denel Dynamics and ITEAC Group, a Saudi company, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly market Denel’s…...Read More

Denel Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to collaborate on upgrading the Rooivalk Mk1 helicopters currently in use by South Africa....Read More

Saab and Denel have partnered to develop a sound air defence solution using the Giraffe AMB radar and Umkhonto SAM, respectively....Read More

South Africa’s Denel is seeking overseas partners to help it finish the development of its Lightweight Experimental Ordnance (LEO) howitzers....Read More

An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program....Read More

An overview of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile system; its development, usage, and future applications....Read More

Although risky and costly, the Marlin could be Pakistan’s opportunity to secure valuable technology for air-to-air and surface-to-air missile applications...Read More

The new program, now designated as ‘Marlin’, is envisaged as a 100km active radar-homing air-to-air and surface-to-air missile (SAM)...Read More

According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) 2017-2018 yearbook, Pakistan’s Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) ordered Kornet anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for $62.46 m US....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

Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....Read More

With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...

The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...

The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...

On March 12, 2019 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it test-fired a new “extended range” precision-guided weapon from a JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter....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

By agreeing to collaborate with Ukraine on the development of “high-precision missiles of various classes” and, reportedly, Roketsan on guided anti-tank, air-to-air, and air-to-surface missiles, it appears that Pakistan is prioritizing new munitions development....Read More

AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62x51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...

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

Despite an overt push by Cape Town to court Pakistan’s defence market, the Pakistani armed forces are not pursuing the defence technology and development opportunities available in South Africa, notably through Denel Group and Paramount Group....Read More

Despite an overt push by Cape Town to court Pakistan’s defence market, the Pakistani armed forces are not pursuing the defence technology and development opportunities available in South Africa, notably through Denel Group and Paramount Group....Read More

Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...

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...

In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...

In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan was quoted by the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun negotiating with Russia for various big-ticket armaments, including T-90 main battle tanks (MBT), Su-35 fighters...

Pakistan has been negotiating with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and its defence contractor - Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) – for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes since June 2016. Pakistan...

With the JF-17 Block-III’s design being ‘finalized’ following a two-and-a-half-year period, this article examines why the JF-17 Block-III matters to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It is not simply an issue of it being a more...

Quwa Premium’s Monthly Report for February 2018 provides a detailed overview of the leading events affecting the development of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter program. It starts with discussing the factors that...

On 23 February Saab rolled-out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft at its Linköping facility. Integrated to the Bombardier Global 6000, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the launch customer of Saab’s...

Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range. This is an important induction for the PAF – and the Pakistani...

The Turkish Ministry of Defence announced that Roketsan and Aselsan successfully test-fired the jointly-developed HİSAR-A short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on 01 February 2018....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...

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...

Introduction Jointly developed, marketed and produced by Russia and India, the BrahMos is a supersonic anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM). Weighing 2,500 kg and with an engagement range of 450 km, the Brahmos is one of India’s...

The Finnish Ministry of Defence cleared €223 m for upgrading the Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) with anti-submarine warfare torpedoes....Read More

Prologue: This is a continuation of the Quwa Premium articles discussing the Pakistani defence industry, specifically its inability to produce a domestic marketplace to which the Pakistani armed forces and foreign customers can consult, its nascent...

Sticking to time-tested designs that are proven to work is not inherently a problem. However, with Pakistan’s focus to boosting exports, then product catalogues will face scrutiny....Read More

The United Arab Emirates’ Mirage 2000-9s will reportedly be upgraded with the Thales RDY-3 radar and TALIOS targeting pod...Read More

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand...Read More

Following her first meetings in Pakistan, South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises called for co-production and transfer-of-technology initiatives...Read More

South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown is leading a delegation of industry officials – including Denel Group – to Pakistan from November 1-3...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

Saab announced that it has received an order for its Giraffe 1X AESA radar. It has not disclosed the customer, quantity or value of the deal....Read More

India media reports claim that the DRDO Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System’s (ATAGS) firing tests at Pokhran yielded “world-beating” records...Read More

Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Poland to attend the 25th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)...Read More

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ukraine signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement outlining joint development in numerous areas...Read More

Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22...Read More

Overview of the AM General Hawkeye lightweight self-propelled howitzer platform. Uses a 105 mm Mobile Weapon System and 4x4 utility vehicle...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

A ground-breaking ceremony shows that the 21st Air Defence Battalion of the Pakistan Navy Marine has been assigned to Ormara, Baluchistan. ...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

Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division (SPD) test-fired an improved variant of the Hatf IX Nasr short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on July 05, 2017...Read More

Serbia’s state-owned defence vendor Yugoimport-SDPR is showcasing its new artillery solutions, such as the Aleksandar howitzer, at Partner 2017...Read More

In January, the Pakistan Army’s Inspectorate of Armaments imported weapons from Hanwha Corporation and Poongsan Corporation for possible tests...Read More

As per the Ministry of Defence Production’s yearbook, the Military Vehicles Research & Development Establishment is to develop a light armoured vehicle...Read More

The Czech Republic’s defence industry vendors, most notably CZ and Aero Vodochody, are aiming for a resurgence in the global market...Read More

On the back of a bilateral defence cooperation MoU, will South Africa – specifically Denel Group SOC and Paramount Group – impact Pakistan’s procurement?...Read More

Pakistan and South Africa signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas...Read More

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex successfully integrated a stand-off range air-to-surface weapon to the Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters...Read More

NIMR Automotive received an order from the United Arab Emirates’ armed forces for more than 1,750 armoured vehicles...Read More

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

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, visited Yugoimport-SDPR’s exhibit at IDEX 2017, expressing interest in the NORA B-52 ...Read More

Ireland-based Timoney Technology is offering established and emerging armoured vehicle makers assistance in affordably developing critical components....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

Emirati defence manufacturer NIMR Automotive will collaborate with its Czech counterpart VOP CZ to make a push for the European armoured vehicles market...Read More

Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...Read More

A Pakistan Army delegation led by Major General Farhan Akhtar – the Director General of Artillery – is visiting Serbia...Read More

The Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) will be armed with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedoes as part of a mid-life-update (MLU)...Read More

Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter...Read More

The Government of Ukraine has reportedly approved the development of a new medium-range surface-to-air missile system...Read More

Overview of the Pakistan Army’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term....Read More

One of Turkey’s largest automakers, BMC, has recently confirmed that it has been producing mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles for Pakistan…...Read More

The United Arab Emirates displayed its NIMR Automotive’s N35 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle and AJBAN SOV during its National Day parade…...Read More

Denel Group has announced that the integration of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile system to an “international client” MEKO A200AN…...Read More

The Government of India has inked a $750 million U.S. contract for 145 BAE Systems M777 lightweight towed howitzers…...Read More

An overview of how China and Turkey have emerged to become Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers in terms of volume and technology…...Read More

At the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar, the Turkish shipbuilder STM offered its FAC-55 high-speed missile boat to the Pakistan Navy…...Read More

The Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force has reportedly rekindled its interest in the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter…...Read More

The Pakistan Navy is looking to procure four to six fast attack craft missile boats for deployment at Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port....Read More

The Swedish Defence Material Administration has ordered an unspecified number of Targo helmet-mounted display and sight systems for …...Read More

South Africa’s armaments exports amounted to more than $196 million U.S. in 2015; 2,743 permits were released for 86 countries....Read More

South Africa’s private sector defence giant Paramount Group is gearing up to begin manufacturing the AHRLAC from early 2017…...Read More

South Africa’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Mpendulo Kumalo called on Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain … ...Read More

South Africa will be opening a Defence Attaché office in Islamabad to help accelerate defence issues of mutual interest to fruition....Read More

An overview of the African defence market with thoughts on regional differences and prospects for the continent’s defence vendors....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

An analysis and discussion of the steps the Pakistan Air Force could take in order to acquire a helmet mounted display and sight system ......Read More

STM Turkey announced that it is contact with Pakistan over the prospect of a corvette project similar to the MILGEM....Read More

The Egyptian Air Force’s forthcoming MiG-29s will reportedly come with infrared search & track systems, targeting pods and modern EW systems....Read More

Turkey’s BMC will join hands with Rheinmetall AG & Malaysia’s Etika to create a new joint company to market armoured solutions for the Middle East & Asia....Read More

According to Senator and Chairman Defence Mushahid Hussain, the Pakistan Navy was poised to take on a significant role in Pakistan’s geo-political future....Read More

An overview of the JF-17's value to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), mainly as a new backbone fighter for mainstreaming current capabilities to the fleet....Read More

Force multipliers such as stand-off range weapons will likely be central aspects of the Pakistan Air Force’s procurement plans in the short and medium-term....Read More

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports. ...Read More

NIMR Automotive, a leading defence vendor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), successfully rolled out its 1000th armoured vehicle....Read More

Qatar bought itself a brand new navy, Botswana is building a new air force, and Pakistan is forging a new path....Read More

According to analysts, Pakistan will likely spend $12 billion U.S. on armaments from 2016 to 2024. An uncertain economic outlook could have an impact....Read More

The new generation armoured personnel carrier TULPAR-S by the Turkish military vehicles maker Otokar made its international debut at Eurosatory 2016....Read More

An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)'s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette....Read More

The Nigerian Air Force is readying itself to induct a batch of JF-17 Thunder & Super Mushshak trainers acquired from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....Read More

The Pakistan Navy reportedly requested Turkey for four MILGEM or Ada-class corvettes along with the rights and technology to produce them in Pakistan....Read More

According to the South African Navy, the Pakistan Navy may be interested in the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM)....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

Argentina is hoping to a squadron of used F-5Es from the US, but it still needs a modern multi-role fighter that is capable & affordable. Cue the JF-17?...Read More

A look at possible high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) options for the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III....Read More

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told media outlets that Pakistan would begin exporting missiles with ranges of under 300km....Read More

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik News that Pakistan was “in touch” with Russia for the possible buy of helicopters, SAMs & tanks....Read More

The Algerian Navy has commissioned into service the Erradii, the first of two German-built MEKO A-200AN multi-mission frigates...Read More

Being the world’s fourth highest defence spender, Saudi Arabia is aiming to direct its expenditure to develop a robust domestic defence industry....Read More

Severe economic troubles may result in Brazil suspending - if not cancelling - its procurement of A-Darter WVRAAMs...Read More

A look at how the Pakistan Air Force could pursue its helmet-mounted display/sight (HMD/S) options for the JF-17 Block-III...Read More

The Pakistan Air Force is interested in acquiring the Thales Damocles targeting pod for the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter...Read More

At Abu Dhabi, Boeing and Paramount Group announced that they would jointly equip the AHRLAC with mission systems for ISR and light-attack missions....Read More

To present the JF-17 Block-III with the latest in munitions technology, such as the Denel Dynamics A-Darter, Raptor-II, Umbani, etc would be a true leap....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

Helmet mounted display and sight (HMD/S) systems are an increasingly common addition to the cockpits of modern fighter aircraft. ...Read More

The sale of MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles and Piranha air-to-air missiles served as an important bridge for Brazilian-Pakistani commercial defence ties. Not only did they demonstrate Brazil’s willingness to sell Pakistan fairly advanced military technology ......Read More

While China has been a major source of weapons for Pakistan over the past 50 years, new Chinese export programs will form the nuclei of Pakistan's future needs. China has become a preferred vendor....Read More

The MBDA (UK) Brimstone air-to-ground missile has taken on quite a bit of attention in recent days following Britain’s decision to deploy its combat aircraft to Syria. In fact, Prime Minister David Cameron even specifically mentioned...

The F/A-50 is the fighter derivative of the T-50. The T-50 was developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) with the help of Lockheed Martin. ...Read More

The costs associated with developing effective counterinsurgency synergy are being driven down thanks in great part to systems such as the AHRLAC ...Read More

By Bilal Khan 21 September 2015 The first of the Algerian National Navy (ANN)’s upcoming MEKO A-200AN multi-mission frigates are reportedly ready to begin their sea trials (Navy Recognition). Ordered in March 2012 from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp...

By Bilal Khan The previous part of Quwa’s JF-17 series outlined the major changes coming to the platform via the development of JF-17 Block-3. Whereas the JF-17 of today is a significant improvement for the Pakistan...

By Bilal Khan Previous articles on Quwa discussed why the JF-17 is a significant advancement for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Not only is the JF-17 an effective multi-role platform that is poised to form the...

By Bilal Khan In my previous piece I took a high level look at the JF-17 program, and in broad strokes I identified the improvements it brought (and will continue) to bring to the Pakistan Air...

With three operational squadrons, I felt it was a good time to take a deeper look at the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s new backbone fighter. Since the first prototype’s rollout in 2003, I...