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September 28, 2023
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Pakistan Adds to JF-17 Value Proposition with Taimoor ALCM
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Quwa Team
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Feb 19, 2023
Pakistan is reportedly offering its Taimoor air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) for export. It may package this ALCM with the new JF-17 Block-3....
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Pakistan Adds to JF-17 Value Proposition with Taimoor ALCM
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 19, 2023
Pakistan is reportedly offering its Taimoor air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) for export. It may package this ALCM with the new JF-17 Block-3....
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J-10CE and JF-17 – Pakistan’s Emerging High-Low Mix
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Quwa Team
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Jan 22, 2023
Through this decade, the J-10CE and JF-17 Block-3 will form the new mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) combat aircraft fleet...
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J-10CE and JF-17 – Pakistan’s Emerging High-Low Mix
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2023
Through this decade, the J-10CE and JF-17 Block-3 will form the new mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) combat aircraft fleet...
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IDEAS 2022: The JF-17 Reaches a Key Maturation Phase
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Quwa Team
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Nov 20, 2022
One of the highlights of Pakistan’s most recent biennial defence exhibition, IDEAS 2022, is the story around the JF-17’s growth as a platform. ...
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IDEAS 2022: The JF-17 Reaches a Key Maturation Phase
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 20, 2022
One of the highlights of Pakistan’s most recent biennial defence exhibition, IDEAS 2022, is the story around the JF-17’s growth as a platform. ...
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Analysis: Why the JF-17 is the Right Choice for Argentina
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Quwa Team
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Sep 11, 2022
By Arslan Khan On 15 September 2021, the Government of Argentina allocated funding for the procurement of 12 JF-17 Thunder multi-role aircraft from China. According to Jane’s, the total procurement cost of the program was set...
Analysis: Why the JF-17 is the Right Choice for Argentina
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Arslan Khan
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Sep 11, 2022
The JF-17 caters to countries that need a NATO-standard fighter tailored for NATO tactics in mind, but minus the restrictions of a NATO fighter....
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Argentina Weighs its Fighter Options: Is the JF-17 Still on the Table?
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Quwa Team
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Jul 3, 2022
For Argentina, the challenge of buying the JF-17 is not just a narrow technology issue, but a broader geo-political matter....
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Argentina Weighs its Fighter Options: Is the JF-17 Still on the Table?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2022
For Argentina, the challenge of buying the JF-17 is not just a narrow technology issue, but a broader geo-political matter....
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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
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Quwa Team
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Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, Pakistan's workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force’s workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
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Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
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Quwa Team
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Oct 3, 2021
As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter....
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Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2021
As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter....
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Nigeria Takes Delivery of 3 JF-17 Thunder Fighters
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Quwa Team
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May 23, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took delivery of its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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Nigeria Takes Delivery of 3 JF-17 Thunder Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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May 23, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took delivery of its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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Quwa Team
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May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
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JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
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JF-17 Block-3 Starts Taking Shape
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Quwa Team
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May 2, 2021
A recent photo of a JF-17 Block-III prototype (3001) equipped with the PL-10 high-off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) shows that weapons integration is underway....
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JF-17 Block-3 Starts Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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May 2, 2021
A recent photo of a JF-17 Block-III prototype (3001) equipped with the PL-10 high-off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) shows that weapons integration is underway....
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Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
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Quwa Team
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Feb 21, 2021
In 2019, the PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan, revealed that the PAF was acquiring 26 JF-17Bs to serve as conversion aircraft to the JF-17 platform. The PAF is...
Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 21, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly assigning its newly inducted JF-17Bs to both operational squadrons and a dedicated training unit....
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Delivers New JF-17B Batch
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Quwa Team
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Jan 2, 2021
On 30 December 2020, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled out 14 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC also showed glimpses of its drone and export projects....
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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...
Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder
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Quwa Team
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Dec 6, 2020
In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder. The disclosure follows Buenos Aires’ inability to...
Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2020
In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder....
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Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
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Quwa Team
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Jul 12, 2020
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17? ...
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Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 12, 2020
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17? ...
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Pakistan Should Prioritize Investment in the JF-17
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Quwa Team
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Apr 5, 2020
Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17. ...
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Nigeria Will Take Delivery of JF-17 Fighters in November 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2020
The Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar announced that the NAF will receive its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters in November 2020....
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Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III....
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Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III....
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Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2020
In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020. ...
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Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17Bs?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2020
In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020. ...
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Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
Pakistan’s PAC Inaugurates JF-17 Integration Facility
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2020
On 27 December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) inaugurated a new integration facility for installing, testing and qualifying electronics and munitions to the JF-17 domestically....
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JF-17 Block 3 Prototype Takes Flight
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2019
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block III conducted its maiden test flight. There are only minor changes to the airframe, most of the upgrades are either internal or subsystem related....
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First Batch of Dual Seat JF-17 Aircraft Roll Out at PAC
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Quwa Team
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Dec 27, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra achieved yet another remarkable milestone when first batch of 08 dual seat JF-17 aircraft rolled out from PAC Kamra, today....
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Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Participates in Flypast as Part of Qatar’s National Day Celebrations
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Quwa Team
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Dec 18, 2019
A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising of JF-17s took part in Qatar's National Day celebrations....
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Why the JF-17 Block 3 Matters to the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2019
The JF-17 Block-III is the first major iterative upgrade to the JF-17: it will introduce an active-electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an integrated electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) suite, updated avionics suite, three-axis/all-digital fly-by-wire...
JF-17 to Take Part in Malaysia’s New Fighter Competition
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 20, 2019
Malaysia shortlisted the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex/Aviation Industry Corporation of China JF-17 as one of seven potential fighters for its light combat aircraft competition....
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The JF-17’s air-launched rocket (CM-400AKG)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2019
Marketed as a ‘supersonic anti-ship missile’, the CM-400AKG is among the proposed stand-off range weapon options for the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China. The CM-400AKG is marketed with a weight of...
Pakistan Rolls Out First Locally Overhauled JF-17 Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 30, 2019
On 26 September 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it rolled-out its first two domestically overhauled JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters. ...
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Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
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...
Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
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...
Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions. ...
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Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions. ...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility....
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility....
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Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
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Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
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Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
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Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
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Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2019
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....
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Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2019
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....
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Airshow China 2018: AVIC Showcases AESA Radars for the JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has officially unveiled two new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for use on the JF-17 Block-III. First, an updated variant of the NRIET KLJ-7A, which was originally revealed in...
Airshow China 2018: AVIC Showcases Subsystems for the JF-17 Block-III and Demonstrates the Thunder’s Potential
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has officially unveiled two new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for use on the JF-17 Block-III. First, an updated variant of the NRIET KLJ-7A, which was originally revealed in...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 2): The JF-17 Emerges as Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) search for a domestically built, sanction-free multi-role fighter ended through the induction of the JF-17 Thunder. However, it had been a long-term process with starts and stops that, arguably, date as......
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter: The JF-17 Emerges as Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) search for a domestically built, sanction-free multi-role fighter ended through the induction of the JF-17 Thunder. However, it had been a long-term process with starts and stops that, arguably, date as...
Aselsan Confirms ASELPOD Integration on Pakistani JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2018
Turkish defence giant Aselsan confirmed (in its Annual Yearbook for 2017) that its ASELPOD advanced targeting pod was successfully integrated and tested from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters....
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Nigeria Approves Budget with New Payments for JF-17 fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 20 June 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s next fiscal budget – i.e. the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria – into law. Not only did the final budget retain...
Nigeria Approves Budget with New Payments for JF-17 fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 20 June 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s next fiscal budget – i.e. the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria – into law. Not only did the final budget retain...
Is Azerbaijan’s SOM Cruise Missile a Factor for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
On 26 June 2018, Azerbaijan showcased a Roketsan SOM air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) as part of its annual military parade in its capital, Baku. Operational since 2012, the SOM is a near-600 kg ALCM with a...
Is Azerbaijan’s SOM Cruise Missile a Factor for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
On 26 June 2018, the Azerbaijani Military had showcased a Roketsan SOM air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) as part of its annual parade in the capital Baku. Although the Azerbaijani Air Force (AAF) has a number of...
JF-17 Export Efforts: Negotiating Expectations
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 22, 2018
An analysis of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) efforts to export the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter, specifically in terms of potential calls for offsets, transfer-of-technology and partnerships. Is Pakistan able to offer such concessions? ...
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NRIET to Integrate KLJ-7A AESA Radar to JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) is integrating its newly-revealed KLJ-7A active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar to the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III. NRIET says that the new AESA radar will provide improved range, target tracking/engagement...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Matters to the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2018
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...
Outgoing Pakistan Air Force Chief: JF-17 Block-III design finalized
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 19, 2018
The outgoing Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman announced that the design of the JF-17 Block-III was “finalized”....
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Monthly Report: The JF-17 in 2017 and Outlook for 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2018
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...
Nigeria budgets additional payment for JF-17 order from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 7, 2018
In its federal budget proposal for 2018, Nigeria has allocated $15 million U.S. as a payment for an order for three JF-17 fighters from Pakistan....
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Chengdu reportedly achieves milestone in JF-17 Block-III development
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2018
The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) reportedly pushed the JF-17 Block-III through the ‘preliminary design stage’ ...
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Second JF-17B prototype now flying
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2017
The second prototype of the twin-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder – designated JF-17B – is now undergoing flight tests in China...
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KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for JF-17 undergoing tests
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2017
CCTV News footage shows the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology KLJ-7A undergoing tests with the China Flight Test Establishment...
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First JF-17 will undergo major overhaul at AVIC
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2017
China Aviation News (CAN) reports that the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) received a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter at its Aircraft Maintenance Factory in Chengfei for major overhaul on November 07....
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder: Is Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter Any Good?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 31, 2017
Overview of the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China, including current and future variants (Block-III)....
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Pakistan reportedly orders more ASELPOD targeting pods for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2017
Aselsan has secured a $24.9 million U.S. order for an undisclosed number of ASELPOD electro-optical targeting pods, reportedly from Pakistan...
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AVIC pitches air-cooled AESA radar for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC) 607 research institute announced that it completed the development of an air-cooled AESA radar...
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The JF-17B could be the foundation of the Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2017
By introducing several key technologies and improvements to the platform, the JF-17B may form the basis of the JF-17 Block-III...
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Dual-seat JF-17B prototype has successful test flight
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 26, 2017
The dual-seat version of the JF-17 Thunder – the JF-17B – is reportedly undergoing ground tests in preparation for a maiden test flight...
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Pakistan inches closer to JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 20, 2017
The forthcoming dual-seat version of the PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder, the JF-17B, could be housing several features and systems of the JF-17 Block-III...
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Pakistan integrates JF-17 with stand-off range weapon (GIDS REK)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2017
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...
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Pakistan formally equips fifth JF-17 squadron
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2017
The JF-17 Thunder has formally been handed over to the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 14 squadron at Minhas Air Base in Kamra....
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s electronics suite
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2017
The JF-17 Block-III, the forthcoming variant of the Pakistan Air Force’s emerging backbone fighter, could reflect current industry trends in electronics...
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Pakistan expected to order its JF-17 Block-IIIs in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force is expected to place its formal order for 50 JF-17 Block-IIIs from the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in the first half of 2017....
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Myanmar reportedly in talks to license-produce JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2017
Myanmar is reportedly in negotiations with Pakistan for the local licensed production of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters...
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JF-17 Block-II production crosses 30 planes
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2017
Photos from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex show that JF-17 Block-II has reached 33 aircraft, thus positioning 2017 as the final year of PAF Block-II production...
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Official 2016 Nigerian budget confirms JF-17 order
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 4, 2017
The officially released 2016 Nigerian budget confirms the Nigerian Air Force’s order for three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex delivered 70 JF-17s to the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 7, 2016
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) delivered a total of 70 JF-17 Block-I and Block-II multi-role fighters to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)…...
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Nigerian Air Force Chief confirms expected JF-17 deliveries
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 30, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar confirmed that the delivery of JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters is expected…...
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Azerbaijan rekindles interest in the JF-17 Thunder
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2016
The Azerbaijani Air and Air Defence Force has reportedly rekindled its interest in the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter…...
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Pakistan reportedly committed to a total of 250 JF-17 Thunders
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 25, 2016
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officials have reportedly told local Pakistani media outlets, including The Express Tribune, that the PAF is committed to procuring a total of 250 JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters. Notes & Comments: Officially, the...
Discussion: With KLJ-7A, could an AESA radar-equipped JF-17 come sooner?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 11, 2016
The availability of the KLJ-7A AESA radar is a very exciting prospect for the Pakistan Air Force, but could it expedite the availability of an AESA radar-equipped JF-17?...
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Saudi Arabia reportedly interested in the JF-17 Thunder
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2016
The Royal Saudi Air Force is reportedly interested in procuring a “hefty” number of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters…...
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KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for the JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) has unveiled a new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 …...
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JF-17 participated in Russian-Pakistani bilateral exercise
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 7, 2016
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the JF-17 Thunder and AH-1F/S Cobra were used to provide close air support coverage …...
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Nigeria will ink JF-17 deal in November
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
Nigeria will ink a contract with Pakistan for an undisclosed number of JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters in November....
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Analysis: The process of acquiring HMD/S for the JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2016
An analysis and discussion of the steps the Pakistan Air Force could take in order to acquire a helmet mounted display and sight system ......
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Analysis: The value of HMD/S on the JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2016
An analysis and discussion of whether a helmet mounted display & sight system is necessary for the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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Pakistan offers JF-17 & Super Mushshak to Kuwait
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 7, 2016
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, the Pakistan Air Force’s commander, formally offered the Kuwaiti Air Force the JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak trainer....
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The JF-17 II: Introducing BVR & Precision Strike (Updated)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 11, 2016
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....
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Nigeria preparing to induct JF-17 & Super Mushshak
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 8, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force is readying itself to induct a batch of JF-17 Thunder & Super Mushshak trainers acquired from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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What did Pakistan gain from the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
The JF-17 Thunder is one of Pakistan’s cornerstone programs, but little is understood about its importance, especially from a strategic standpoint...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s AESA radar
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Bilal Khan
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May 23, 2016
The JF-17 Block-III is a significant upgrade of the Thunder, and an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar will be the most important addition. ...
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Could Pakistan re-approach Argentina on JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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May 16, 2016
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?...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s HOBS AAM
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Bilal Khan
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May 5, 2016
A look at possible high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) options for the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III....
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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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Could Aselsan provide EW/ECM gear for the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2016
An overview of how Aselsan - Turkey’s leading avionics vendor - could potentially equip the JF-17 Thunder, especially for export purposes...
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Next Steps for PAC and the JF-17 Thunder
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Bilal Khan
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May 2, 2016
An analysis of why the PAF should focus on the JF-17 and possible next steps to enhance the Thunder’s development process...
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JF-17 logs over 19,000 operational flight hours
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 29, 2016
Pakistan's JF-17s have logged over 19,000 operational flight hours, talks are also underway with up to eight countries interested in the Thunder...
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As dual-seat JF-17B enters production, Pakistan eyes induction in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 28, 2016
The first dual-seat Thunder – the JF-17B – has entered production in Chengdu, the Pakistan Air Force is aiming to induct the fighter by April 2017...
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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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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s IRST
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
The JF-17 Block-III could incorporate an infrared search and track (IRST) system, but what IRST options are available? We take a look....
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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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Pakistan might consider the Klimov RD-33MK for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 22, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force is considering the idea of changing the JF-17's engine from the RD-93 to the newer RD-33MK or WS-13....
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JF-17 formally handed over to the PAF’s No. 2 squadron
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2016
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif formally handed over the JF-17 Thunder to the No. 2 (“Minhas”) fighter squadron at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Masroor. ...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s HMD/S
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2016
A look at how the Pakistan Air Force could pursue its helmet-mounted display/sight (HMD/S) options for the JF-17 Block-III...
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Pakistan wants the Damocles targeting pod for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 8, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force is interested in acquiring the Thales Damocles targeting pod for the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter...
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JF-17 should get a reconnaissance pod
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 10, 2016
In addition to the subsystems slotted for use on the JF-17, it may be prudent for the PAF to incorporate a photo-reconnaissance pod on the Block-III...
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Could Italy’s Selex ES Equip the JF-17 Block-III?
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2016
The JF-17's Chief Project Directo said that Selex was competing for the JF-17 Block-III's AESA radar requirement; could more be afoot in this area? ...
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Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2016
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....
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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 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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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...
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...
JF-17 Block-2 and Block-3 Details Confirmed
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2015
The information below will not be new to most Pakistani defence enthusiasts, especially those following the development of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s new mainstay multi-role fighter. That said, all of what...
No. 2 Squadron Replaces F-7P with JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2015
By Bilal Khan The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s No. 2 fighter squadron operating out of Masroor Air Base in Karachi has formally inducted the JF-17 Thunder. The squadron was previously flying the Chengdu F-7P Skybolt, a...
The JF-17 IV: Tomorrow’s Weapon Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2015
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...
The JF-17 III: Major Changes Ahead on JF-17 Block-3
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 30, 2015
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...
First Hints of AESA Radar on JF-17 Block-III?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2015
By Bilal Khan DefenseNews published an interesting article the other day about a Chinese firm, NAV Technology, putting out a marketing document showing a fighter radar that is identical to the Israeli Elta ELM-2052 Active Electronically...
The JF-17 II: Introducing BVR & Precision Strike
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2015
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...
The JF-17 (Part 1): A Wave of Change for the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2015
Note: This was Quwa’s very first article, published over four years ago in 2015. Whether it be wars with its rival India or periods of not-so-great relations with the U.S, the PAF has often suffered as...
Monthly Defense News – September 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2023
India mulls second indigenous aircraft carrier. Pakistan's GIDS reveals indigenous turbojet engine for cruise missile and drone applications....
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Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
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Quwa Team
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Sep 24, 2023
In August, Turkey’s Deputy Defense Minister, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, said that Turkish officials will visit Pakistan to discuss the latter’s potential entry into Turkey’s next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program, the TF-X KAAN. Moreover, Tüfekçi revealed that...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2023
In August, Turkey’s Deputy Defense Minister, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, said that Turkish officials will visit Pakistan to discuss the latter’s potential entry into Turkey’s next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program, the TF-X KAAN. Moreover, Tüfekçi revealed that...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part-1)
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Quwa Team
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Sep 10, 2023
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability? ...
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Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2023
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability? ...
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Pakistan Looks to Use Drones as Strike Assets
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Quwa Team
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Aug 14, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is integrating numerous stand-off range weapons (SOW) to its newly inducted Bayraktar Akıncı drone....
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Pakistan Looks to Use Drones as Strike Assets
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is integrating numerous stand-off range weapons (SOW) to its newly inducted Bayraktar Akıncı drone....
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Türkiye and Pakistan to Start Talks on KAAN Stealth Fighter
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Quwa Team
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Aug 11, 2023
Türkiye will start negotiations with Pakistani officials in August about Pakistan potentially joining the KAAN next-generation fighter project....
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Türkiye and Pakistan to Start Talks on KAAN Stealth Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 11, 2023
Türkiye will start negotiations with Pakistani officials in August about Pakistan potentially joining the KAAN next-generation fighter project....
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Cluster Warheads Enter the Russia-Ukraine War
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Quwa Team
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Jul 9, 2023
The U.S is releasing Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) artillery rounds to Ukraine, marking the entry of submunitions warheads in the war....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Securing the Munitions Supply Chain
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 18, 2023
Pakistan is gearing its defence industry to produce more sophisticated munitions, a likely move to secure more of its ammunition supply channel....
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How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
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Quwa Team
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Apr 9, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had voiced its interest in one day acquiring a next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) as early as 2016. However, contrary to analyst expectations (of collaborating in a foreign project), the PAF undertook...
How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2023
With Project AZM defunct, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will have to adjust its next-gen fighter requirements by seeking an off-the-shelf solution....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
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Quwa Team
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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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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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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
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Quwa Team
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
by
Bilal Khan
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
by
Quwa Team
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Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
by
Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – January 2023
by
Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2023
Turkish Aerospace reaches new milestone. Pakistan cuts steel of first indigenous patrol boat. India works to integrate its own AIP to Scorpene submarine....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Quwa Team
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
by
Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – November 2022
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Quwa Team
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Nov 27, 2022
During IDEAS 2022, the Pakistani military set the direction of its modernization efforts by announcing several marque projects, like the Haider tank....
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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2022
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs....
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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2022
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs....
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First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV
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Quwa Team
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Oct 24, 2022
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2022
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
by
Quwa Team
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2022
by
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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A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
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Quwa Team
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Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
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A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2022
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Quwa Team
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Jul 31, 2022
Pakistan will start getting its first of seven ex-Belgian C-130Hs soon. The Pakistan Navy ordered a new batch of OPVs. And South Korea flew its homegrown fighter....
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The Defense Industry: Turning Liability into Opportunity
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Quwa Team
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Jul 17, 2022
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan's so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs. ...
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The Defense Industry: Turning Liability into Opportunity
by
Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jul 17, 2022
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan's so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2022
by
Bilal Khan
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Jun 26, 2022
Pakistan’s J-10CE and Type 054A/P frigate programs continue progressing. Pakistan is also aiming to shore up its existing US equipment. ...
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NASTP: Birthing an Industry
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Quwa Team
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May 16, 2022
The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is a project under the Aviation City Initiative. The goal is the establishment of an aerospace technology cluster that is physically collocated in order to accrue the many...
NASTP: Birthing an Industry
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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May 16, 2022
Author Profile: Syed Aseem Ul Islam is a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, specializing in adaptive and model-predictive flight control systems. He received his bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the...
J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2022
In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China. ...
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J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 18, 2022
In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China. This marked the completion of a six-year-long acquisition effort....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
by
Quwa Team
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
by
Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
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Quwa Team
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Mar 20, 2022
On 09 March 2022, an Indian Air Force (IAF) BrahMos supersonic land-attack cruise missile (LACM) crashed in Mian Channu, an area located in Khanewal District in Pakistan’s Punjab province. In a press conference, the Director General...
Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
by
Bilal Khan
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Mar 20, 2022
Both Pakistan and India will improve their anti-air capabilities to neutralize cruise missile threats. But will incident spur a new foreign relations shift?...
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Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
by
Quwa Team
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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 Defense News Recap: February 2022
by
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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Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
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Quwa Team
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Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
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Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
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Pakistan Orders J-10 Fighters from China
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Quwa Team
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Jan 9, 2022
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly has a number of Chengdu J-10CE fighters on order from China. The PAF is slated to receive its first J-10CEs by March 2022....
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Pakistan Orders J-10CE Fighters from China
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2022
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly has a number of Chengdu J-10CE fighters on order from China. The PAF is slated to receive its first J-10CEs by March 2022....
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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
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Quwa Team
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Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
by
Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
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Pakistan Gets First Type 054A/P Frigate from China
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2021
On November 08 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first of four Type 054A/P frigates – PNS Tughril....
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China’s New Fighters Emerge
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Quwa Team
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Oct 31, 2021
Last week, photos emerged of two new fighters from China’s burgeoning aerospace industry: the twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20, and, potentially, the carrier-borne J-XY (or J-35)....
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Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
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Quwa Team
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Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
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Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
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Pakistan Reveals its Own ‘Space Command’
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 26, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) seems to have carried out a quiet 'soft launch' of a national-level space command entity....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
by
Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 19, 2021
Designing these UCAVs that are approaching manned fighter jets in complexity will give PAC experience and build capacity that it is lacking....
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
by
Quwa Team
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Sep 12, 2021
PAC is seeking foreign partners for collaboration in the development of the FGFA. Serious discussions are being held with Turkish Aerospace Industries on merging the TAI TFX program...
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
by
Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 12, 2021
PAC is seeking foreign partners for collaboration in the development of the FGFA. Serious discussions are being held with Turkish Aerospace Industries on merging the TAI TFX program...
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Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 30, 2021
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
by
Quwa Team
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Aug 1, 2021
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2021
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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Quwa Team
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Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
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More Pakistan Navy Ships Enter Construction
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Bilal Khan
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May 16, 2021
China and Turkey have laid the keels of the Pakistan Navy’s third Type 054A/P frigate and second MILGEM corvette, respectively....
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Why ‘Next-Gen’ Will Include Non-Stealth Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2021
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) studying the idea of developing a new ‘fourth-generation’ fighter to replace its F-16s, so ‘next-generation’ fighters may not all be stealth-focused....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
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Quwa Team
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Apr 11, 2021
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2021
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s....
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Project AZM: Updates on Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft
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Quwa Team
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Mar 7, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently revealed a wide range of updates on its projects, including its next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program under Project AZM...
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Project AZM: Updates on Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Mar 7, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently revealed a wide range of updates on its projects, including its next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program under Project AZM...
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Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
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Quwa Team
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Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the latter half of this article delves into how the PAF used the Mirage...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the latter half of this article delves into how the PAF used the Mirage...
Pakistan’s Surface-to-Surface Missiles: Strategic Intent with Conventional Potential
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Quwa Team
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Feb 14, 2021
Though initially developed to deliver nuclear warheads, the Ghaznavi and Babur-series of surface-to-surface missiles (SSM) could become key conventional strike assets....
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Pakistan’s Surface-to-Surface Missiles: Strategic Intent with Conventional Potential
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2021
In February 2021, Pakistan conducted training launches of its Ghaznavi short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and Babur 1A ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM). The Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) had conducted the training launches to assess various operational...
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 Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2021
On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km....
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Quwa Team
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Dec 20, 2020
The PAF repeatedly signalled an interest for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) repeatedly signalled an interest (or potential need) for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
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Quwa Team
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Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
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The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
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Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief Reveals 50-Ship Vision
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2020
Pakistan’s outgoing Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmoud Abbasi, revealed that the service arm is working to build a fleet of 50 ships, of which at least 20 would be ‘major surface vessels.’...
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The US NGAD and Digital Engineering: Lessons for Pakistan
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Sep 27, 2020
From the onset, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) cannot – and should not – try mimicking the USAF’s approach. However, it can learn important lessons from the U.S.’ use of digital engineering, and the Digital Century Series...
Pakistan Offers Glimpses of Next-Generation Fighter Program
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 20, 2020
In its commemoration event of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) showed a number of activities that may hint at its next-generation fighter aircraft program, Project Azm....
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Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development
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Quwa Team
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Aug 30, 2020
On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC)....
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Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 30, 2020
On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC). The PAF hopes to use CENTAIC to drive the development of new military and civilian...
Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
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Quwa Team
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Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
A Pragmatic Vision for Project Azm
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Quwa Team
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Jul 19, 2020
FGFAs, which are exponentially more complex, will face inevitable delays, so the PAF can decide to “cut its losses” by killing the FGFA program and, instead, buy off-the-shelf. To ensure the success of Project Azm, the...
A Pragmatic Vision for Project Azm
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jul 19, 2020
The central goal of Pakistan’s ‘Project Azm’ is the development of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA). Since the first announcement of Project Azm in 2017, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Air Staff Requirements (ASR) for the...
Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer
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Quwa Team
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May 25, 2020
On 18 May 2020, Saab announced that it signed a SEK 1.553 billion ($160.5 million US) contract with an undisclosed buyer for its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system....
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How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2020
In this article, we will attempt to outline broad goals of this FDCI, and the ingredients needed to establish such an institute keeping in mind various practical aspects....
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Azerbaijan Expresses Interest in Russian Combat Aircraft
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Quwa Team
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May 3, 2020
According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), Azerbaijan Government and Azerbaijan Air Force officials had visited United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) facilities to examine UAC’s Su-35 and MiG-35 multi-role combat aircraft. Azerbaijani officials expressed interest in acquiring...
Pakistan is Adapting its Training for Emerging Air Warfare Trends
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Quwa Team
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Apr 26, 2020
The final outcome of Swift Retort will see the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) tailor its training for large scale air operations and modern platforms at all stages....
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Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 26, 2020
The final outcome of Swift Retort will see the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) tailor its training for large scale air operations and modern platforms at all stages....
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Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems
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Quwa Team
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Apr 19, 2020
Major fighter-jet producers have extensive flight dynamics and control groups and invest heavily in flight dynamics and control technologies and human resource. The lack of emphasis on this key technology in the institutional breakup for Project...
Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Apr 19, 2020
Major fighter-jet producers have extensive flight dynamics and control groups and invest heavily in flight dynamics and control technologies and human resource. The lack of emphasis on this key technology in the institutional breakup for Project...
Pakistan Must Diversify its Electronic Warfare Assets
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Quwa Team
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Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 5, 2020
Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17. Procuring an off-the-shelf fighter may offer marginal benefits relative...
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030
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Quwa Team
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Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
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Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile
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Quwa Team
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Feb 18, 2020
On 18 February 2020, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) test-fired the Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The Ra’ad II has a stated range of 600 km, and it...
Pakistan’s Economic Challenges (Part 1): The Trade Deficit
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 2, 2020
Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems....
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Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2020
Ukraine is implementing an extensive re-armament program for its armed forces along, in tandem, with growing the output and activity of its defence industry. The policy was cemented in August 2017, when Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko,...
Pakistan’s PAC and AVIC Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Chinese Commercial Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2020
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed an agreement with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to “co-produce” the latter’s commercial aircraft....
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A Joint Land and Air Approach to SEAD/DEAD
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 22, 2019
In environments with increasingly saturated and layered air defence systems, it is likely that the future of Pakistan’s SEAD/DEAD capability rests on joint air and land operations....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Shows Off Ongoing Projects
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is currently working on multiple programs, including a high-speed target drone, precision-guided bombs, targeting pod integration, and possibly its MALE UAV project....
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Turkey’s Aselsan to Open an Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2019
The Turkish defence electronics supplier Aselsan is reportedly planning to open an office in Pakistan, one of its leading overseas customers across multiple big-ticket programs....
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South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2019
In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2019
In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
A Look at Pakistan’s Sonmiani Weapon Test Range
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 3, 2019
On 02 February 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range....
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How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
Pakistan Conducts ‘Command Level Operation’ Exercise
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
On 29 November 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it held a ‘command level operation’ exercise – designated ‘Hawk-Eye’ – across all three of its Regional Commands. ...
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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...
China Officially Promotes J-10C for Export
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has begun promoting a variant of the J-10C for export. Designated FC-20E, the product was officially put on display as a mock-up at the 2019 Dubai Air Show. ...
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Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2019
On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities....
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India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets....
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India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
Through its deployment of land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) and various ballistic missiles, Pakistan stated that it is maintaining “minimum credible deterrence.” However, while that might be accurate in terms of its nuclear deployment capability, Pakistan’s conventional...
EU Military Committee Chairman Makes Official Visit to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 7, 2019
The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, General Claudio Graziano, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on Wednesday, 06 November 2019....
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Pakistan Air Force Chief Visited South Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 30, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan paid an official visit to South Africa on 24 October 2019. ACM Khan discussed various matters of professional interest with his...
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
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Pakistan’s Defence Exports Reached USD 212.6 million in 2018-2019
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2019
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP), the country’s defence exports had reached $212.6 million US from August 2018 to August 2019. ...
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AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2019
On 03 March 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally equipped the No. 88 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) squadron with two Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters. The No. 88 “Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School” operates from...
Italy Approved $762 m in Arms Sales to Pakistan in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2019
According to Italy’s “Report on Authorized Transactions Carried Out for Export, Import and Transit Control of Armament Materials,” the Italian government approved €682.91 million (i.e., $762 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan in 2018. However,...
Pakistan Makes Progress on Next-Gen Fighter Program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2017-2018, Pakistan’s Aviation Research, Innovation and Development (AvRID) Secretariat completed the first of four “conceptual design phase” cycles for the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter...
Pakistan Makes Progress on Next-Gen Fighter Program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2017-2018, Pakistan’s Aviation Research, Innovation and Development (AvRID) Secretariat completed the first of four “conceptual design phase” cycles for the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter...
Denel Dynamics Certifies A-Darter Air-to-Air Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 7, 2019
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)....
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Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan laid-out the PAF’s upcoming procurement plans, which include expanding the JF-17 order, buying lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT), and defining the next-generation...
Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2019
On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The...
Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had expressed a willingness to engage with Turkey on the development of a next-generation fighter since 2016. However, the two sides are far from achieving traction. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2019
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...
Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
In April 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took delivery of three Saab 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) ordered in February 2018. This may be connected to the PAF’s reported order...
February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2019
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)....
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February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2019
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot down a PAF F-16. Thus far, only one downing (an IAF...
Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
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Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2019
In part-two, we examine the countries that Pakistan could collaborate with to develop new air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface munitions....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2019
In part-two, we examine the countries that Pakistan could collaborate with to develop new air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface munitions....
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Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2018
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....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2018
Besides announcing a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) program, much of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) procurement activity centers on staying the course with a pre-existing, long-term modernization plan....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2018
Besides announcing a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) program, much of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) procurement activity centers on staying the course with a pre-existing, long-term modernization plan....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force is Seeking a Lead-in Fighter Trainer
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2018
In surprise news, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled plans for a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) with an afterburning engine. Leonardo and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are working on their proposals, but it...
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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China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’; ...
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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...
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...
India Inks Contract for S-400 Long-Range Air Defence System
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2018
On 05 October 2018, New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion US contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. ...
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Denel Dynamics Completes A-Darter Missile Qualification Tests
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2018
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....
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 1): On-and-Off Efforts to Build a Fighter Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The emergence of the JF-17 as the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) backbone fighter certainly prevented many adverse scenarios, not least continuing to rely on the F-7P as the workhorse into the 2020s. However, though a solution...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 1): On-and-Off Efforts to Build a Fighter Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The emergence of the JF-17 as the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) backbone fighter certainly prevented many adverse scenarios, not least continuing to rely on the F-7P as the workhorse into the 2020s. However, though a solution...
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...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Develop Munitions with South Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 29, 2018
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....
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Pakistan’s Opportunity to Develop Munitions with South Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 29, 2018
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....
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Pakistan and Italy Agree to Explore Joint Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2018
On 09 July 2018, Pakistan’s state-owned news agency reports that “Pakistan and Italy stressed upon the need to explore the field of joint defence production.” The call comes following meetings between the Pakistan Minister of Defence...
Leonardo Unveils Low-Cost ‘Grifo-E’ AESA Radar
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2018
On 13 July 2018, Leonardo officially launched the ‘Grifo-E’, an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar that aims to offer a “flexible, cost-effective package” for a wide-range of combat aircraft. Though the Grifo-E will be qualified in...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Pakistan’s Erieye AEW&C Follow-On Order Now Proceeding?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2018
Export-Import registries in April 2018 show the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) taking delivery of radar equipment from Saab AB in Sweden, potentially indicating that the PAF’s follow-on order of three Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
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 Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
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 Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Pakistan announced that it will increase its defence budget by 19.6% - i.e. to PKR 1.1 trillion (i.e....
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of main and ancillary Pakistani defence news topics along with short-hand analysis to offer clarity and context: Pakistan announced its defence budget for 2018-2019; the Public Sector Development Program’s (PSDP) budget includes...
PAF Bholari: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Main Operating Base
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 22, 2018
On April 20, a retired Indian Army officer – Col. Vinayak Bhat – provided a detailed insight of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) new main operating base (MOB), PAF Bholari. Available on The Print, Bhat’s analysis...
Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 2): Air Defence Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2018
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’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 1): Su-35 Flanker-E
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 8, 2018
On 05 April, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan confirmed to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun talks with Russia for the purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters, T-90...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. In March 2018: 3 Turkish T129 attack helicopters took part at the Pakistan Day Parade; ASELPOD spotted on...
Pakistan’s next – near-term – steps for bridging airpower gap
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 25, 2018
In his final address to Air Headquarters, the previous Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the need to maintain quantitative parity with India in terms of...
Analyzing the SIPRI Report on Pakistani Defence Procurement
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 18, 2018
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its research on worldwide defence procurement activities from 2013 to 2017. Quwa analyzes SIPRI’s findings regarding the reduction in Pakistan’s defence imports, touching upon structural economic woes and...
Pakistan concludes joint-naval and air exercise – RIBAT-2018
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 6, 2018
On 06 March the Pakistan Navy (PN) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded their joint-exercise in the North Arabian Sea – RIBAT-2018....
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RIBAT-2018 (Part 1): Improving PAF-PN Interoperability
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 6, 2018
Introduction: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted a joint exercise in the North Arabian Sea – RIBAT-2018 – from 24 February to 06 March 2018 to “validate … war fighting concepts under...
Pakistan inaugurates new fighter squadron – No. 28 “Phoenix”
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force inaugurated its sixth JF-17 Thunder unit through an entirely new multi-role fighter squadron, the No. 28 “Phoenix”, stationed at Samungli Air Base, Quetta, Baluchistan....
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Pakistan-Russia Relations: Tempering Expectations
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2018
This is an overview of the current state of Pakistan’s bilateral relations with Russia in terms of foreign relations, economic/trade relations and defence ties. It is too early to expect robust bilateral defence relations, but even...
Pakistan Defence Review: Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2018
Updates to ongoing Pakistani defence procurements – e.g. deliveries and contractual changes – with accompanying short-form analyses: (1) Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pod deliveries; (2) JF-17 in-flight refueling pods reaching squadrons; (3) ATR-72 MPAs nearing delivery; and...
The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2018
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...
Pakistan establishes new Instrumented Weapon Testing Range
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 4, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force announced that it has established a new Instrumented Weapon Testing Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range for munitions testing purposes....
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Can Pakistan capitalize upon Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 2, 2018
Ukraine’s re-armament efforts – and in tandem, its defence industry development – present opportunities for countries requiring technology....
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Pakistan-Indonesian Ties: Why Pakistan ought to Push for Partnerships, not Sales
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 30, 2018
Introduction On 26-27 January 2018, the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo paid an official state visit to Pakistan. The visit was earnestly received by Pakistan, which not only presented Mr. Widodo and Indonesia’s First Lady Mrs....
Pakistan’s Defence Minister looks to Russia and China for new arms
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Pakistan is engaging with Russia for the supply of new military hardware....
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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...
Why Pakistan is unlikely to procure a lead-in-fighter-trainer (LIFT)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2018
Quwa Premium Sample: The following article 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...
Nigeria receives second batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 14, 2018
The Nigerian Air Force has received the second and final batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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The Impact of Pakistan’s Harba dual-AShM and LACM
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2018
Introduction On January 03, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with land-attack capabilities, the “Harba.” The dual-ASCM/land-attack cruise missile (LACM) was fired from an Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC),...
Pakistan breaks ground on Air University campus in Kamra
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2018
Pakistan performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus in Kamra under the Aviation City Complex initiative...
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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...
China-Pakistan Relations: Why it matters for Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 29, 2017
Prologue This article is part of a series Quwa will publish under Quwa Premium through 2018. For this week, we are broadly overviewing the key aspects of Pakistan’s relations with China, which – in some respects,...
Pakistan Air Force inaugurates new air base – PAF Bholari
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 25, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inaugurated its new air base, PAF Bholari, on December 25....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: High Risk and High Reward Partnerships
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
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...
Analysis: The Case for Pakistan Procuring the FC-31 Gyrfalcon
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2017
Officially, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter (FGF) program is being executed under ‘Project Azm’ (resolve). Under the PAF’s long-term plan, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra has been entrusted to manufacture a FGF as well as...
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....
Editor’s Note: Introducing Quwa Premium
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2017
In 2015 I founded Quwa with the aim of discussing Pakistani defence issues. In the lead-up to releasing my first post, I had found that there was a dearth in accessible information on Pakistani defence programs....
DEPO’s Call for Coherent Export Policy & Pakistan’s Defence Product Development (FREE SAMPLE)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2017
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) called upon the Government of Pakistan to establish a coherent policy framework for exporting defence products. The statement was conveyed by the Director of Coordination Brig. Gen. Waheed Mumtaz in...
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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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...
Pakistan Air Force Chief meets Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
On November 24 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman conducted an official visit to Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: PGZ) to discuss bilateral industrial cooperation...
Pakistan aiming to produce commercial commuter aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand...
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Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 7, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is reportedly examining the possibility of acquiring a lightweight fighter to complement its F/A-18D and Su-30MKM fleets...
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South Africa and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 3, 2017
Following her first meetings in Pakistan, South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises called for co-production and transfer-of-technology initiatives...
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Pakistani delegation on official visit to Czech Republic
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is on an official visit to the Czech Republic, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry...
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Top South African delegation visiting Pakistan to discuss defence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2017
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...
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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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Pakistan and Italy commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
The Pakistani defence minister was on an official visit to Italy, during which Italy’s Deputy Secretary General of Defence led a delegation to Pakistan...
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Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2017
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile...
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Qatar requests six BAE Hawk trainers to accompany Typhoon
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2017
As part of its letter-of-intent (LOI) to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, Qatar also requested six Hawk trainers from BAE...
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Pakistan and Azerbaijan discuss defence cooperation opportunities
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2017
On his official visit to Azerbaijan, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman promised the timely delivery of Super Mushshak and briefed his counterparts on opportunities...
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Pakistani troops in Russia for bilateral exercise “Friendship 2017”
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2017
Pakistani soldiers arrived in Russia on September 23 to participate in a bilateral exercise with their counterparts in Russia...
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Pakistan Air Force leadership invites private sector to invest aviation ventures
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2017
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman urged the private sector to invest in Pakistan’s aviation efforts at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
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Discussion: How an off-the-shelf fighter can fit with Pakistan’s air warfare plans
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi asserted that while Pakistan would prefer buying F-16s, it could look to other options...
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Saab introduces ‘Gripen Aggressor’ DACT platform
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
Saab has introduced a new variant of the JAS-39C Gripen in the ‘Gripen Aggressor’ dissimilar air combat training (DACT) platform...
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Pakistan and China commence Shaheen VI joint air-exercise
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Quwa Team
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Sep 10, 2017
Shaheen VI is the sixth iteration of the bilateral air exercise between the PAF and PLAAF. It began on September 7 and will conclude on September 27...
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Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2017
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...
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Pakistan aspires for CPEC-driven aviation industry growth
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2017
At a symposium, the Pakistani government, Pakistan Air Force and private sector set near-term aviation activities and long-term industry goals...
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Russia has delivered Mi-35M assault helicopters to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 27, 2017
Pakistani officials have confirmed the delivery of four Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia. Raise possibility of more arms....
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Korea Aerospace Industries pushes FA-50 against Gripen for Botswana combat aircraft bid
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2017
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pushing the FA-50 Golden Eagle against the JAS-39C/D Gripen for Botswana’s next-generation fighter bid...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex orders Portuguese Structural Health Management System
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed an agreement with Critical Materials to acquire its PRODDIA AERO 3.0-based Structural Health Management System ...
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Argentina reportedly halts (on-and-off) IAI Kfir Block-60 talks
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 16, 2017
The centerpiece of the Argentinian Air Force’s modernization plans – i.e. the procurement of Kfir Block-60 fighters from Israel – hit a snag...
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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...
Pakistan hopeful of strengthening defence ties with Azerbaijan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2017
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Saeed Khan Mohmand reiterated Islamabad’s interest in strengthening defence ties with Baku...
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US approves A-29 Super Tucano light combat aircraft sale to Nigeria
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved a $593 million U.S. sale of 12 Sierra Nevada A-29 Super Tucano close air support aircraft to Nigeria...
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Pakistan will send 19 aircraft for air exercise in China
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will send 19 of its aircraft for an air exercise – Shaheen VI – in China. This will be its largest force detachment to date...
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Azerbaijan orders 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 27, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has inked a sale of 10 Super Mushshak trainers to Azerbaijan. This is the fourth recent Super Mushshak sale....
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Saudi Arabia interested in Textron Scorpion light combat aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2017
Textron’s CEO Scott Donnelly told investors that the company is in talks with Saudi Arabia for the sale of the Scorpion light combat aircraft...
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PAC delivers first batch of Super Mushshak trainers to Qatar
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Quwa Team
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Jul 20, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has delivered its first batch of Super Mushshak trainers to the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) on Wednesday, July 19...
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Nigeria takes delivery of new Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 17, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five (from an order of 10) Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex on Friday, July 14...
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Reviewing Pakistan’s goals for the Kamra Aviation City initiative
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2017
The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...
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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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Hensoldt: Europe’s new but also experienced defence electronics vendor
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2017
ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....
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Nigeria will receive remaining 10 Mi-35M in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 29, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force will receive its remaining 10 (or 12) Mi-35M attack helicopters from Russian Helicopters in 2018...
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Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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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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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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Nigerian Special Forces battalion completes training course in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 8, 2017
A Nigerian Army Special Forces battalion completed an eight-week counter-terrorism training course in Pakistan under Pakistan’s Special Service Group (SSG)...
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Guizhou rolls out first FTC-2000 light fighter/advanced trainer
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 7, 2017
Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) rolled out its first FTC-2000 light fighter and advanced trainer likely destined for the Sudanese Air Force...
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Pakistan raises annual defence budget to $8.78 billion U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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May 28, 2017
The Pakistani government has budgeted $8.7 billion U.S. for the armed forces in its 2017-2018 budget – an increase of $500 million (or 6%) to 2016-2017...
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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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Hongdu Aviation Industry Group completes first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer
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Bilal Khan
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May 4, 2017
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group rolled out its first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) on May 1, building upon the success of the L-15A ...
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China marketed its growing armed drone portfolio in Latin America
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Quwa Team
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May 1, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) marketed its popular and growing armed drone portfolio to the Latin American market ...
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Nigeria inducts two new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formally inducted its first two (of 12) new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters from Russia Helicopters on April 24, 2017...
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Aselsan aims to secure sizable chunk of Mil Mi-17-upgrade market
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Quwa Team
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Apr 18, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is reportedly aiming to secure a sizable chunk of the legacy Mil Mi-17 upgrade market...
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U.S. reportedly greenlights Super Tucano sale to Nigeria
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Quwa Team
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Apr 10, 2017
The U.S. government has reportedly approved a U.S. $600 million sale of 12 Embraer-Sierra Nevada Corp. A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft ...
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Italian defence industry makes marketing push in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2017
Italy’s top defence vendors, among them Fincantieri, Leonardo, Elettronica and MBDA, made a marketing push in Pakistan, hoping to secure sales....
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Will South Africa impact Pakistan’s defence procurement plans?
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 30, 2017
On the back of a bilateral defence cooperation MoU, will South Africa – specifically Denel Group SOC and Paramount Group – impact Pakistan’s procurement?...
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Pakistan Air Force Chief sets expectations for near and long-term force goals
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 29, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the PAF’s near and long-term modernization goals...
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Pakistan and South Africa sign memorandum-of-understanding for defence cooperation
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2017
Pakistan and South Africa signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas...
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Afghanistan receives new batch of A-29 Super Tucano
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2017
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) recently received a batch of four additional Embraer A-29 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft...
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Chinese Foreign Office met with the Pakistan Army
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Quwa Team
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Mar 19, 2017
The Chinese Foreign Office – led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi – met with the Pakistan Army leadership on Friday, 17 March 2017. ...
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Pakistan aims to domestically produce AESA radars
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 14, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is aiming to have Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) produce active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars...
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Nigeria graduates first Super Mushshak instructors
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 13, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force graduated its first set of instructors for the Super Mushshak, which it recently procured from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex overhauled a total of 1,000 aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) celebrated its milestone of overhauling 1,000 aircraft. Focus shifts to the JF-17, next-generation fighter & AESA radars...
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Senegal Air Force chief keen on enhancing ties with the Pakistan Air Force
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
The Senegalese Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff, Brigadier General Birame Diop, expressed his interest to build relations with the Pakistan Air Force...
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Brazil will sell three surplus Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force announced that it received approval from Brazil to procure three used EMB-314 Super Tucano light combat aircraft from Embraer...
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Denel will display the Umkhonto-EIR surface-to-air missile at IDEX 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
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...
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Argentina drops fighter replacement plans
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Argentine Ministry of Defence announced that the government has suspended plans for a new fighter to replace the country’s legacy A-4AR Fightinghawks...
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Discussion: A look at Russia’s MiG-35 pitch
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) high-performance low-cost pitch for the MiG-35 may support Russia’s defence and aerospace exports initiatives...
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2017 Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group begins
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2017
The 12th Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group began on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 in Pakistan....
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Russia to reportedly refurbish Pakistan’s IL-78 aerial tankers
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2017
Photos from the 360th Aircraft Repair Plant indicate that Russia will be refurbishing the Pakistan Air Force’s fleet of IL-78 aerial refueling-tankers. ...
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Nigeria receives two Mi-35M attack helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of two Mil Mi-35M attack/assault helicopters from Russia...
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Argentina renews talks with Tel Aviv for IAI Kfir Block-60
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter...
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The Pakistan Air Force in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 3, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Air Force’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term...
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Discussion: Could the FC-31 factor into Pakistan’s next-gen fighter plans?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
With the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation FC-31 progressing, could China’s new fighter platform figure into Pakistan’s next-generation fighter plans?...
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Pakistan reportedly aiming to export another 100 Super Mushshak
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain reportedly told local media that Pakistan is aiming to export another 100 Super Mushshak…...
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Egypt expresses interest in defence collaboration with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 9, 2016
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi informed Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production that Cairo was interested in defence collaboration…...
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Philippines contemplating arms purchases from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2016
Manilla is considering the possibility of procuring arms from Islamabad in a bid to modernize its armed forces and diversify its supplier pool…...
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Pakistani Minister of Defence Production on official visit to Egypt
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is on an official visit to Egypt…...
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Media outlet reports possible air defence deal between Pakistan and Thales
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
As per a news publisher, Pakistan and French electronics giant Thales may be negotiating a deal for an air defence system…...
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Nigeria receives four Super Mushshak trainers
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force has received four Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)…...
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Azerbaijan reaches out to Pakistan for joint-production in defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2016
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan has reached out to Pakistan for the prospect of jointly producing defence hardware…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS (Part 3): Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2016
An overview of how China and Turkey have emerged to become Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers in terms of volume and technology…...
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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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IDEAS 2016: Pakistan Aeronautical Complex signs MoU with French company
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2016
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed a memorandum of understanding with a French company…...
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Denel Dynamics lands Brazilian A-Darter integration contract
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
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…...
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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Denel Land Systems will showcase the T5-52 howitzer
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2016
South Africa’s Denel Land Systems will showcase its T5-52 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar…...
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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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Sudan orders six Guizhou FTC-2000 fighter-trainers
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 11, 2016
The Sudanese Air Force ordered six Guizhou FTC-2000 lead-in fighter-trainers from China....
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South African arms exports almost $200 million U.S. in 2015
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2016
South Africa’s armaments exports amounted to more than $196 million U.S. in 2015; 2,743 permits were released for 86 countries....
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AVIC’s HMD/S and next-gen cockpit concepts outline strong Chinese defence industry progress
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2016
At the Zhuhai Air Show, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased its next-generation aircraft subsystems, which included a HMD/S, single panel MFD…...
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China marketing diverse range of air-to-surface weaponry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2016
At the Zhuhai Air Show, the Chinese defence industry showcased its diverse range air-to-surface munitions and solutions. IHS Jane’s reports that the Ying Sun (YINGS) III is a day and night-capable laser-targeting pod available in three...
Pakistan Air Chief meets China’s Minister of Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 4, 2016
Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman met with China’s Minister of Defence General Chang Wanquan in Beijing....
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Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2016
Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?...
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Pakistan Air Force Chief attended the Zhuhai Air Show
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff had attended the opening ceremony of the Zhuhai Air Show and with his Chinese counterparts…...
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Pakistan Air Chief meets Italian Chief of Defence Staff
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force Chief-of-Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman met with Italy’s Chief-of-Defence Staff General Claudio Graziano…...
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Pakistan Air Force Chief on official visit to Italy
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 28, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force Chief of Air Staff is currently on an official visit to Italy on the invitation of the Italian Air Force…...
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Pakistan & Qatar commit to stronger defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 28, 2016
Whilst visiting Pakistan, a high-level Qatari delegation has echoed the Pakistani government’s call for strengthening defence ties between the two countries....
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Textron AirLand Scorpion successfully test-fires munitions
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 24, 2016
The Textron AirLand Scorpion light combat aircraft successfully test-fired Hydra-70 unguided rockets, laser-guided APKWS, & AGM-114F Hellfire ATGM......
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex looks to make market gains in Africa
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2016
With the JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is working to make concrete market gains in Africa …...
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Pakistan Air Force: Combat Commanders School (CCS)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2016
An overview of the history, organization, capacity, and objectives of the Combat Commanders School, the Pakistan Air Force’s leadership training school....
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Discussion: Why Pakistan’s F-16s do not have in-flight refuelling support
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2016
With a total of 74 F-16s it is interesting to observe that the PAF does not possess an in-flight refuelling tanker that could support this key force....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 4)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2016
Pakistan's off-the-shelf purchase will likely come from China; the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10B or J-10C would be of interest ... ...
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Philippines looks to greatly expand airpower capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2016
With plans to acquire another 36 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s, the Philippine Air Force is looking to expand its airpower capabilities....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
The PAF could argue that it needs a high-tech solution to address a capability gap (before the Block-III). However, most off-the-shelf options are expensive...
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Pakistan looks to make inroads in Azeri defence market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and representatives from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Pakistan Ordnance Factories …...
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Armenia shows-off Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
Armenia showcased its Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile systems on its Independence Day parade which took place …...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
The capabilities that make high-quality imports valuable ought to be embraced and then extended to the PAF’s mainstay fighter platform - the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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Pakistan and Russia begin first-ever bilateral military exercise
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
With 200 soldiers from both countries participating, Pakistan and Russia have kicked-off their first ever bilateral exercise – Friendship 2016....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2016
The impact of India's Rafale purchase on Pakistan and Pakistan's ability to manage it in light of its challenges is now at the fore of discussion....
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Pakistan kicks-off major air exercise
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2016
Unperturbed by a rise in tensions along the Line of Control, Pakistan has initiated High Mark 2016, a major air exercise…...
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Italy’s defence minister visited Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 20, 2016
Italy’s Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti visited Pakistan on Tuesday to discuss matters of mutual interest....
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South Africa eager to enhance defence ties with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 20, 2016
South Africa will be opening a Defence Attaché office in Islamabad to help accelerate defence issues of mutual interest to fruition....
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Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2016
An analysis of whether the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş could be an appropriate acquisition for the Pakistan Air Force....
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Russia: No Su-35 negotiations with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2016
An official representative of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state-owned arms export agency, stated that there are no Su-35 negotiations with Pakistan....
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This Week in Review: Understanding the African Defence Market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2016
An overview of the African defence market with thoughts on regional differences and prospects for the continent’s defence vendors....
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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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Challenges for Shenyang’s FC-31 Gyrfalcon
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2016
An analysis of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Shenyang FC-31, China’s next-generation export offering…...
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Russia & Pakistan to hold bilateral military exercises
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Pakistan and Russia will be holding their first bilateral military exercise – designated ‘Friendship-2016’ - before the end of this year....
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This Week in Review: Understanding Russian-Pakistani Defence Ties
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2016
An overview and analysis of Pakistan’s defence relationship with Russia in terms of its growth, the challenges, and future prospects....
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Russian media reports suggest Pakistani interest in the Su-35 is genuine
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 8, 2016
Numerous Pakistani officials have reportedly told Russian media outlets that the Pakistan Air Force’s interest in the Su-35 is genuine....
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Pakistan hopeful of stronger defence ties with Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2016
Pakistan’s new ambassador to Russia, Qazi Khalilullah, indicated that discussions for various arms were underway between the two governments....
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Nigeria looks to Pakistan for training support
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 28, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force requested the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force to provide training and capacity building support....
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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: What would it take for Pakistan to produce helicopters? (Discussion)
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 20, 2016
An analysis of the challenges associated with domestically producing helicopters in-house in Pakistan....
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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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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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Could Pakistan switch to “Dual Mode” guided bombs?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2016
Lockheed Martin, Roketsan and others are beginning to push “Dual Mode” guided bombs that use laser as well as satellite-aided guidance systems....
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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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This Week in Review: Can Pakistan find an alternative to America?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2016
A discussion of what Pakistan has done – and is planning to do – in order to diversify from its dependence on high-tech American arms....
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Pakistan reduced defence imports by 90%
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, the country reduced its defence imports by 90% over the past three years....
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This Week in Review: The Value of Used Armaments
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 29, 2016
A discussion of why some countries, especially developing ones such as Pakistan, seek used military equipment in order to fulfil their defence needs....
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Pakistan in talks for Qatari Mirage 2000-5s? (Not likely)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 27, 2016
Is Pakistan in talks with Qatar for the purchase of the Qatar Emiri Air Force’s Mirage 2000-5s?...
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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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Pakistan’s air chief visited Russia in bid to strengthen ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2016
The commander of the Pakistan Air Force went on an official visit to Russia in a bid to enhance defence ties between Islamabad and Moscow....
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Lockheed Martin intends to upgrade over 800 F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2016
With 300 F-16s slotted for the F-16V upgrade, Lockheed Martin is anticipating upgrade orders for 500 additional F-16s over the coming years....
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Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 3): Cruise Missiles & Sub-Munitions
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2016
This is part three of Quwa’s discussion on Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets. Part one offered an overview of the – primarily economic – limitations preventing Pakistan from maintaining parity with India in terms of...
Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 2): Precision-guided bombs
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 8, 2016
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....
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Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2016
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other....
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This Week in Review: Strategic Shifts and Maturity
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 2, 2016
India’s favoured status with the United States has positioned New Delhi for success, Pakistan needs to adapt to this reality in earnest....
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Pakistan could create a company for defence exports
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 30, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports. ...
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2016
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs....
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Nigeria finalizes purchase of 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2016
The Nigerian Air Force has inked an agreement to purchase 10 Super Mushshak basic flight trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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This Week in Review: For Pakistan, Partnerships Matter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2016
With funding challenges in mind, Pakistan commits to hardware upgrades and improvements with the help of its key partners....
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Turkey’s Aselsan is selling eight ASELPOD targeting pods to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2016
Turkish defence vendor Aselsan is selling the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) 16 ASELPOD advanced targeting pods for $25 million U.S. ...
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Qatar finalizes purchase of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2016
The Qatar Emiri Air Force will procure an undisclosed number of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Super Mushshak basic flight trainers....
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UPDATE: Crashed UAV in Pakistan was undergoing flight tests
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2016
Wreckage from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crash in Mianwali (Pakistan) suggests that the Pakistani armed forces are evaluating the Chinese Wing Loong....
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This Week in Review: Emergent Powers & New Paths
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 19, 2016
Qatar bought itself a brand new navy, Botswana is building a new air force, and Pakistan is forging a new path....
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Pakistan to spend $12 billion on arms in 2016-2024
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 17, 2016
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....
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Botswana in talks for 8 to 12 JAS-39 Gripen fighters for $1.7bn
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 15, 2016
Botswana has confirmed that it is in talks with the Swedish government for 8-12 Gripen multi-role fighters for the Botswana Defence Force....
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Aselsan secured a sale for ASELPOD targeting pod (to Pakistan?)
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 13, 2016
Turkey's Aselsan secured a $25 million contract to integrate the ASELPOD advanced targeting pod to an airborne platform of an undisclosed country....
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Pakistan raises defence budget to $8.2 billion U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 6, 2016
The Government of Pakistan announced that it would increase the country’s defence budget by 11% to $8.2 billion for 2016-2017....
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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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Is Pakistan interested in the Umkhonto SAM?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 2, 2016
According to the South African Navy, the Pakistan Navy may be interested in the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM)....
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India blacklists Leonardo-Finmeccanica over corruption
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
The Government of India has essentially banned (on charges of corruption) the Italian defence giant Leonardo from competing for Indian military contracts....
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With no FMF support, Pakistan opts out of F-16 deal
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
Without support from the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, Pakistan opted to let an approved purchase of eight F-16C/D Block-52 expire....
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Armed L-15 spotted flying
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Bilal Khan
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May 27, 2016
The L-15, China’s promising lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT) is beginning to materialize as an adept lightweight multi-role fighter....
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Indigenization will be critical to Pakistan’s next-generation fighter
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2016
According to the Pakistan Air Force's commander, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, the next-gen fighter will be driven by building indigenous capacity ...
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Pakistan is planning to upgrade 74 F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is in talks with Turkish Aerospace Industries to upgrade 74 F-16A/B & C/D. Specific details have not yet been disclosed...
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Botswana may buy 8 Saab JAS-39C/D Gripen
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2016
According to the Swedish government, Botswana is in talks with Sweden for the purchase of eight surplus JAS-39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters...
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Saab launches the JAS-39E Gripen (Next Generation)
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Bilal Khan
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May 18, 2016
Saab has taken the wraps off its first JAS-39E Gripen NG fighter. The updated Gripen will enter service in Sweden, Brazil and potentially a number of other countries in the coming years...
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Pakistani Defence Minister: Other options besides F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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May 17, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, informed journalists that Pakistan could pursue other combat aircraft options besides the F-16. ...
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The Pakistan Air Force kicks-off Tempest II exercise
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Bilal Khan
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May 12, 2016
Earlier this week, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had initiated Tempest II, a key exercise designed to assess the effectiveness of its air warfare assets....
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The Pakistan F-16 deal is not yet dead
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Bilal Khan
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May 10, 2016
Although Congress has put a block on Foreign Military Financing (FMF) support for a proposed sale of 8 F-16 Block-52 to Pakistan, the idea has not died....
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Pakistan and Italy agree to strengthen defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 9, 2016
Last week, Italy and Pakistan agreed to strengthen their defence ties. There are many areas of possible cooperation, but costs will be an issue...
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Turkey and Pakistan agree to enhance defence industry ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2016
Pakistan & Turkey agreed to strengthen defence ties, could this mean Pakistan will hasten efforts towards buying Turkish armaments - such as the ASELPOD?...
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Pakistan threatens to pursue Russian or Chinese fighters
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Bilal Khan
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May 6, 2016
If Foreign Military Financing is not forthcoming, Pakistani officials have threatened to look at the Su-35, J-10 and J-20 in lieu of subsidized F-16s....
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The Value of Light Attackers – Part 1: Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2016
A look at the dedicated attack aircraft being pitched for counterinsurgency and close air support missions. This week, we start with Pakistan...
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Pakistan will not get subsidies for F-16 purchase
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2016
Congress has refused to release Foreign Military Financing for Pakistan’s request for eight Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-52+...
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Opinion: Pakistan needs to step back from new F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 29, 2016
It has to be asked – what new qualitative capability is the $70-80 million a unit F-16 Block-52+ bringing to the Pakistan Air Force?...
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Pakistan could export tactical munitions
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 29, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told media outlets that Pakistan would begin exporting missiles with ranges of under 300km....
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Pakistan is engaging Russia for helicopters, tanks, and SAMs
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 29, 2016
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik News that Pakistan was “in touch” with Russia for the possible buy of helicopters, SAMs & tanks....
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DSA 2016: Potential for Pakistan’s defence industry
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 21, 2016
Pakistan may not have many avenues to explore in the Pacific Asia defence market, but firms such as Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) do have a real shot if they play their cards correctly. ...
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Brazil may not acquire the A-Darter air-to-air missile
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2016
Severe economic troubles may result in Brazil suspending - if not cancelling - its procurement of A-Darter WVRAAMs...
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Pakistan ought to consider the Denel Dynamics Marlin missile program
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 18, 2016
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...
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India and France finalize Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2016
After protracted negotiations, India and France have finalized an $8.8 billion U.S. purchase for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters....
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The Pakistan Navy inducts a new anti-ship missile – “Zarb”
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 10, 2016
The Pakistan Navy has recently test-fired a shore-based anti-ship missile (AShM) named “Zarb.” Could it be a license-built C-602 or C-802?...
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“Link-17” – Pakistan’s homegrown data-link system
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 5, 2016
Link-17 has given the PAF a network protocol that it can use with a wide range of aerial assets, such as the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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Pakistan is reportedly interested in Su-35 & Mi-28NE
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 1, 2016
According to several recent news reports, Pakistan is in active talks with Russia for the acquisition of Su-35s and Mi-28NEs...
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Pakistan’s Air Chief sheds light on next-generation fighter plans
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 30, 2016
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman stated that the development of a next-generation fighter is the most difficult challenge on the horizon for the PAF. ...
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Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 4): Communications (Data-Links)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2016
Pakistan utilizes numerous data-link networks. The most notable one is the Link-16, a popular American TDL protocol in use by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). ...
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Pakistan should select the CAIC Z-10 attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 23, 2016
If Pakistan has a shot at building a quantitatively sizable attack helicopter fleet, that shot would rest with the Z-10. ...
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Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 3): Intelligence and Reconnaissance
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 17, 2016
Part-three of our series on Pakistan’s C4ISR, specifically in regards to Pakistan's intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities...
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Pakistan is hoping to replace 190 fighters by 2020
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2016
The Pakistan Air Force is aiming to retire 190 fighters by 2020. The F-16 & JF-17 will be at the center of these plans, but other fighters may be possible....
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Paramount and Boeing team up to arm the Mwari (AHRLAC)
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2016
At Abu Dhabi, Boeing and Paramount Group announced that they would jointly equip the AHRLAC with mission systems for ISR and light-attack missions....
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Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 1): Introduction and Overview
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2016
An introduction to Pakistan's C4ISR capabilities. ...
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 4, 2016
Jordan takes delivery of surplus Blackhawk helicopters from the U.S; India clears $3 billion U.S. in arms purchases from Israel; and more ...
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Analysis: Pakistan Should Get a Light Anti-Ship/Cruise Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2016
A lightweight anti-ship cruise missile offers specific advantages, especially in terms of the JF-17’s limited payload capacity...
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2016
Brief overview of some interesting revelations at the 2016 Singapore Airshow...
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Analysis: Pakistan’s Fighter Modernization Roadmap (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2016
Today’s piece will review the JF-17 and its role in forming the mainstay of the PAF fighter fleet, not only in terms of the upcoming Block-III, but beyond as well. We will also take a look...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Fighter Modernization Roadmap (Part-1)
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 22, 2016
The next several years will be critical for the PAF as it intends to phase-out a significant number of its legacy fighters by 2020. For the foreseeable future, the PAF will center its fighter acquisition plans...
This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2016
PAC's JF-17 and Super Mushshak make a goodwill visit to Qatar; More trouble in Congress for Pakistan's F-16 hopes...
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2016
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