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Search results for "Pakistan Aeronautical Complex"
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...
The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Quwa Team
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Jun 7, 2020
Unfortunately, the entities under Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division provide many examples of what not to do in R&D organizations. Therefore, a quick study of the practices of the SPD’s organizations is extremely helpful in charting a...
The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jun 7, 2020
Unfortunately, the entities under Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division provide many examples of what not to do in R&D organizations. Therefore, a quick study of the practices of the SPD’s organizations is extremely helpful in charting a...
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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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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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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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex arming Super Mushshak trainer
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is using U.S. and Chinese systems to tailor the Super Mushshak trainer into a counterinsurgency (COIN) asset...
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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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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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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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IDEAS 2016: Turkey inks 52 Super Mushshak deal with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2016
The Turkish Undersecretariat of Defence Industries has inked a purchase of 52 Super Mushshak screening trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Turkey will ink MoU with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2016
The Turkish Ministry of Defence will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex during IDEAS 2016…...
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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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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s Pratt & Whitney PT6 MRO facility nearing readiness
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2016
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) seems to be close to completing its Pratt & Whitney PT6 maintenance, repair and overhaul facility…...
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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 Aeronautical Complex was key to repairing Saab Erieye AEW&Cs
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2016
According to Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum (retd), Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence, said two Erieye AEW&C units were repaired by PAC…...
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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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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
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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’s C4I Evolution
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Quwa Team
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Oct 10, 2021
With new assets and structural organization, Pakistan is improving its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverages across multiple areas....
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Pakistan’s C4I Evolution
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2021
Compared to India, Pakistan’s ability to acquire the latest fighter aircraft and other sophisticated weapons (especially from the West) is markedly more limited. However, the nature of modern warfare is that there is more to the...
Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
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Quwa Team
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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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Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
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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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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Quwa Team
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Quwa Team
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Jul 18, 2021
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....
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Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2021
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....
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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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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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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Quwa Team
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Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of PAC's larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 1
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Mar 14, 2021
As India surges ahead with its defence procurement and technology, what can Pakistan do with its limited means to gain parity? ...
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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 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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Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
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Quwa Team
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Nov 29, 2020
By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China....
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Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry
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Quwa Team
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Nov 15, 2020
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations....
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Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 15, 2020
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations....
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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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Quwa Team
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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...
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 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...
“Industry-Academia Linkages” in the Pakistani Context
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Quwa Team
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Aug 16, 2020
Pakistani industries and universities advertise deep & fruitful industry-academia linkages in their promotional materials. However, one struggles to see the fruits of these so-called linkages in either academia or industry. The results are not apparent....
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Pakistan’s UAV Development, Deployment, and Future
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Quwa Team
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Jul 5, 2020
The importance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the modern battlespace is widely recognized in our times. With the success that UAVs have had in military operations in Libya and Syria, the importance of UAVs has...
Pakistan’s UAV Development, Deployment, and Future
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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Jul 5, 2020
The importance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the modern battlespace is widely recognized in our times. With the success that UAVs have had in military operations in Libya and Syria, the importance of UAVs has...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Quwa Team
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Jun 14, 2020
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has not yet reached the level Turkey is at in drone design...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 14, 2020
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has not yet reached the level Turkey is at in drone design...
Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said that the PN will acquire new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), drones and helicopters....
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Pakistan 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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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 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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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 Navy Seeks Platform for Long-Range Anti-Sub Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2020
In January 2020, the Pakistan Navy (PN) released a tender for one twin-engine jet-powered aircraft intended for conversion into a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA)....
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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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Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 13, 2020
On 07 January 2020, Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production called on Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) to continue meeting the needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) while taking on more commercial ventures and reducing...
Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2020
Turkey’s main aerospace contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) opened an office in Pakistan’s National Science & Technology Park in 2019, becoming the first Turkish entity to do so. ...
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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 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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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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Pakistan’s Integrated Dynamics Reveals Pseudo-Satellite Project
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 16, 2019
Integrated Dynamics, a private sector company in Pakistan, says it is developing High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) platforms in the form of solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
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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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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...
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...
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...
Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2019
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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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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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 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 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 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...
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...
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...
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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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...
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
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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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Pakistan and Ukraine to Explore Opportunities for Defence Collaboration
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 9, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) and Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm had agreed to explore opportunities for defence collaboration across land, naval and aerial applications....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
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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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62x51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
Turkey’s current tensions with the US have cast doubt on the viability of Turkish Aerospace’s sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan. Granted, this has largely emanated from observers who are uncertain if the...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
In light of current tensions between Ankara and Washington – which escalated to Washington ordering a stay on the delivery of F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to Turkey through its newly-signed 2019 National Defence Authorization Act...
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...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Pakistan’s Senate Calls for Stronger Emphasis on Domestic R&D
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 19, 2018
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended that the country’s state-owned defence industry entities to commit to domestic research and development (R&D). This is to be done by staffing R&D departments with “competent professionals”...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
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 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...
Monthly Report: Can Offsets Work in Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2018
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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Pakistan will set-up a Satellite Development and Production Facility
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Bilal Khan
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May 14, 2018
The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to establish a domestic satellite development and production facility – the Pakistan Space Centre – to materialize forthcoming remote-sensing and other satellite programs....
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Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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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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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...
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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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 Army Aviation’s High-Altitude Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 20, 2018
The Airbus Helicopters H125M Fennec forms the mainstay of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps’ (PAA) high-altitude operations fleet. On 26 January 2018, two PAA H125Ms were deployed to execute the rescue of two European climbers on...
Pakistan’s MoDP met Turkish, Dutch ambassadors, Ukrainian officials
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Ambassadors of Turkey, Ukraine and the Netherlands this past week....
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Monthly Report: Review of Turkey’s efforts to sell the T129 ATAK to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2018
On his official visit to Turkey in November 24-26, 2017, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that a potential Pakistani purchase of T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) was...
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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Possible MALE UAV concepts at Pakistan’s Aviation Design Institute
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2018
In a promotional video for the breaking-ground event of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation campus in Kamra, Pakistan showed-off drone design concepts....
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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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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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The Push to Boost Pakistan’s Space Program
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2018
Introduction In his speech during the AirTech ’17 conference in December 2017 at Air University Islamabad, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman, stated that...
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...
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...
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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DEPO: Pakistan needs coherent policy on defence exports
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2017
Pakistan’s Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) is jointly hosting a two-day seminar with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). Titled, “Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Export Potential, Challenges and Prospects,” the seminar aims to pose and address central...
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 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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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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Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....
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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
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Pakistan and UK relaunch Defence Technical Cooperation agreement
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have ‘revived’ an earlier memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) on Defence Technical Cooperation...
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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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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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Pakistan Air Force officials outline Erieye AEW&C recovery process
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) leading engineering officers outlined the process the PAF undertook to repair two damaged Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C aircraft...
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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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Pakistan seeking growth in defence ties with the UK
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2017
On his official visit to the U.K., Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain had called for growth in bilateral defence relations...
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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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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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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 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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Turkey’s STM completes training programs in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM announced that its learning branch STM Academy completed two training programs in Pakistan in support of PAC...
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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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Turkish official confirms T129 talks with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2017
SSM’s Head of Helicopters Hüseyin Avşar confirmed that “administrative and financial terms” are being discussed with Pakistan over the T129 ATAK...
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Pakistan and the Czech Republic to explore for growth in defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...
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Could the CASC CH-5 UAV be an option for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 20, 2017
With its greater range, payload and endurance, the CASC CH-5 drone can provide Pakistan with a valuable long-haul ISR and loitering CAS capabilities...
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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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Pakistan sees defence export growth in 2016-2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2017
For fiscal year 2016-2017, Pakistan reported that its defence exports grew to over $98 million U.S., a 55% increase from exports in 2006-2017 ($63 million)...
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Pakistan Army chief in Turkey, visits defence ministry and TAI
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2017
The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to Turkey, where he met with the defence ministry and TAI...
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Pakistan’s first AH-1Z attack helicopters on-track for 2017 delivery
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 19, 2017
Pakistan's first batch of Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters are still on-track for delivery in 2017, with the first aircraft almost complete....
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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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TAI General Manager meets with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2017
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain...
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Pakistan will acquire three new Saab Erieye AEW&C
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Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force will order three new Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Will expand its fleet to six planes....
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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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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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Pakistan receives Cessna MEDEVAC aircraft from the U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 2, 2017
The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps took delivery of two Cessna 208 and four Cessna T206H from the U.S. These were ordered for U.S. $14.09 million in 2016...
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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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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 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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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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Turkey and Pakistan eager to enhance bilateral defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2017
On the Turkish Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) visit to Pakistan, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their intent to strengthen bilateral defence ties...
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Pakistan’s GIDS considers developing MALE UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
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Pakistan orders another batch of Leonard AW139 helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 21, 2017
Leonardo announced that Pakistan has ordered another batch of AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters, making this its third recent order...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Pakistan Army in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Army’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term....
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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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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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Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
On the heels of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to Pakistan, the Turkish Chief of General Staff and Pakistan Chief of Army Staff committed…...
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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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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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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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Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2016
As per Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum, the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey…...
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Pakistan 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Pakistan eyeing four MILGEM corvettes
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
The Pakistan Navy reportedly requested Turkey for four MILGEM or Ada-class corvettes along with the rights and technology to produce them in Pakistan....
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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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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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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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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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Romania and Pakistan eager to strengthen defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
With an eye on acquiring Romanian-built Puma helicopters, Pakistan is looking to take up Romania’s offer to strengthen defence ties...
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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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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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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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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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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...
Understanding the Pakistan Army’s Attack Helicopter Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2016
The Pakistan Army's near 40-strong Cobra fleet (Flight Global) has reached the point where a suitable successor must enter the pipeline, so as to ensure the Army’s close air support (CAS) capacities are not only maintained,...
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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Pakistan’s Shift to COIN Part 4: Airborne ISR and Airstrikes
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2016
The PAF delivered two key capabilities in order to effectively support the Army & Frontier Corps in FATA: (1) Airborne ISR and (2) precision airstrikes....
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Is Sri Lanka looking to buy JF-17s from Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2015
Last week an article emerged on Ceylon Today outlining not only a possible sale of 10 JF-17s to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), but additional news about mounting Indian...
Russia Might Become a Key Defence Partner of Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2015
17 November 2015 By Bilal Khan Much has been said about the recent uptick in Russian-Pakistani defence ties, particularly in regards to the reports about the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) looking at the Sukhoi Su-35, but...
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...
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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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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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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PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...
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PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...
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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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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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IDEF 2017: Turkey awards Super Mushshak contract to PAC
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Quwa Team
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries awarded a contract for 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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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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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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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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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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Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 27, 2022
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs. ...
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Monthly Defence News Recap: November 2021
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Quwa Team
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Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
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Monthly News Recap: November 2021
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
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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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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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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
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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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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...
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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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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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...
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
by
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...
Nigeria Will Take Delivery of JF-17 Fighters in November 2020
by
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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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 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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The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
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A Look into the ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Concept
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 3, 2019
A cursory look at the development of ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) throughout the world, but with particular attention paid to what a country requires to successfully develop one....
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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...
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...
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...
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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IDEAS 2018: Project Azm Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership had outlined its intentions for an indigenous, next-generation fighter. Little is known about the fighter program or how the PAF will implement it, but China will play...
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...
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
by
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?
by
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?
by
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...
RIBAT-2018 (Part 2): Effecting Peacetime Maritime Security
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2018
Under RIBAT-2018, the Pakistan Navy sought to validate its interoperability with the Pakistan Air Force as well as its capacity to undertake peacetime maritime security tasks, particularly in terms of interdicting ‘sub-conventional warfare’ threats....
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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...
The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
by
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...
Understanding India’s Entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2017
Introduction On December 07, the then 41-member Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) unanimously approved of India’s entry into the WA. Like the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which India joined in June 2016 as its 35th member, the...
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....
Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
by
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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Qatar requests six BAE Hawk trainers to accompany Typhoon
by
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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Argentina reportedly halts (on-and-off) IAI Kfir Block-60 talks
by
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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US approves A-29 Super Tucano light combat aircraft sale to Nigeria
by
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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Nigeria will receive remaining 10 Mi-35M in 2018
by
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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With M-345 HET Leonardo takes aim at turboprop trainers
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 2, 2017
With the M-345 High Efficiency Trainer, Leonardo is aiming at turboprop trainers, which are becoming increasingly common as legacy jet-trainer successors...
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Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Profile: Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka unmanned aerial vehicle
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Quwa Team
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Oct 10, 2016
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka is Turkey’s core intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....
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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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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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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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Keep an eye on the Diamond DART-450 trainer
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2016
The basic aircraft trainer market could see the entrance of a competitive player in the form of the Diamond Aircraft DART-450...
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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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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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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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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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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 8, 2016
Every Friday Quwa offers coverage and short-hand analyses of various news topics from around the world....
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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...
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...
India’s MMRCA Woes Continue
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2015
By Bilal Khan It is not an understatement to state that India’s Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) program has been a very long and arduous journey for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Indian Government, and...
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
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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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