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March 29, 2024
Search results for "Saab"
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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Saab Delivers Deployable Maintenance Facility Solution to Hungary
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2019
The ‘Deployable Maintenance Facility’ (DAM) is a unique approach on forward aircraft deployment by enabling the end-user to move both the aircraft and its maintenance support elements with ease, i.e., without investing in fixed logistics infrastructure...
Saab and Boeing Successfully Test Fire GLSDB
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 15, 2019
On 14 October 2019, Saab and Boeing announced that they successfully test-fired the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) system in Norway towards the end of September 2019....
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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...
Saab highlights its market-strategy as niche provider and integrator
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2018
On 23 February Saab rolled-out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft at its Linköping facility. Integrated to the Bombardier Global 6000, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the launch customer of Saab’s...
Saab receives Giraffe 1X AESA radar order from undisclosed customer
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2017
Saab announced that it has received an order for its Giraffe 1X AESA radar. It has not disclosed the customer, quantity or value of the deal....
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Saab launches Arexis electronic warfare suite for Gripen E/F
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2017
At DSEI 2017, Saab launched its Arexis electronic warfare (EW) suite for fighter aircraft, including the JAS-39E/F Gripen multi-role fighter...
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Saab introduces ‘Gripen Aggressor’ DACT platform
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2017
Saab has introduced a new variant of the JAS-39C Gripen in the ‘Gripen Aggressor’ dissimilar air combat training (DACT) platform...
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Saab and Adani Group partner to promote Gripen in India
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2017
Saab and Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India...
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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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Saab AEW&C group receives USD $153 million order
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Bilal Khan
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May 16, 2017
Saab announced that it received a SEK 1.35 billion ($153 million U.S.) order in its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) group...
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Saab & BAE Systems table export credit for Malaysia fighter bid
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Quwa Team
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Mar 22, 2017
Saab and BAE Systems are reportedly offering export credit/financing plans for Malaysia’s fighter bid (to replace its MiG-29s)...
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Profile: Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
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Quwa Team
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Mar 5, 2017
Overview of the Bombardier Global Express 6000-based Saab Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) platform. Pitched for ISR, AShW and ASW....
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Aero India 2017: Saab and Lockheed Martin compete for India’s new fighter requirement
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2017
Saab and Lockheed Martin are competing for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) requirement of new single-engine fighter aircraft to replace its MiG-21s...
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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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Boeing & Saab lift covers off USAF T-X offering
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2016
On Tuesday, Boeing and Saab unveiled two production models of their offering for the U.S. Air Force T-X trainer competition....
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Saab & Denel pair up to offer credible air defence solutions
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Saab and Denel have partnered to develop a sound air defence solution using the Giraffe AMB radar and Umkhonto SAM, respectively....
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Indian Air Chief visiting Saab
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 7, 2016
India’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha is on a visit to Saab’s JAS-39 Gripen production facilities in Sweden....
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Saab’s AEW&C group has gotten a $132m order
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) business has gotten an order worth $132 million U.S. from an undisclosed customer...
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Saab and ERA sign R&D agreement on radars
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
Saab and the Czech Republic’s ERA have signed an agreement to jointly engage in research and development of new air surveillance and air defence radars....
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Botswana may buy 8 Saab JAS-39C/D Gripen
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2016
According to the Swedish government, Botswana is in talks with Sweden for the purchase of eight surplus JAS-39C/D Gripen multi-role fighters...
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Saab launches the JAS-39E Gripen (Next Generation)
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Bilal Khan
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May 18, 2016
Saab has taken the wraps off its first JAS-39E Gripen NG fighter. The updated Gripen will enter service in Sweden, Brazil and potentially a number of other countries in the coming years...
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How Saab is looking to thrive in the global ISR market
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2016
The Swedish defence vendor Saab recently announced that its aerial surveillance systems, the GlobalEye and Swordfish, are now available as complete off-the-shelf solutions. ...
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Pakistan’s Push to Replace Legacy Air Platforms
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Quwa Team
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Mar 24, 2024
The following article is a section from an upcoming quarterly report on the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) modernization plans, which will be available to Quwa Premium subscribers on 29 March 2024. In a public relations video...
Pakistan’s Push to Replace Legacy Air Platforms
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2024
The following article is a section from an upcoming quarterly report on the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) modernization plans, which will be available to... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Analysis: The Pakistan Army’s Air Defence Systems
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Quwa Team
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Feb 3, 2024
In January, the Pakistan Army (PA) conducted an exercise to test its various air defence systems. ...
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Analysis: The Pakistan Army’s Air Defence Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2024
In January, the Pakistan Army (PA) conducted an exercise to test its various air defence systems. Based on the details released by Inter-Services Publ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Quietly Inducts a New Erieye AEW&C System
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Quwa Team
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Jan 26, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed that it received a new Saab 2000-based Erieye AEW&C system. It was given the serial “23-053.”...
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Pakistan Quietly Inducts a New Erieye AEW&C System
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed that it received a new Saab 2000-based Erieye AEW&C system. It was given the serial “23-053.”...
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Pakistan Tests New Fatah-II Surface-to-Surface Missile
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2024
On 27 December 2023, the Pakistani military announced that it test-fired a new 400 km-range surface-to-surface missile, the Fatah-II....
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Rise of the Tactical Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2023
Building on the success of lightweight tactical fighters like the F-5-series, Mirage III/5, Mirage F-1, MiG-21, and others, aircraft original equipmen... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 2)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2023
Like his predecessor, Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains....
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India and Pakistan Continue Building Their Naval Aviation Capabilities
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Quwa Team
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Jul 16, 2023
Both Pakistan and India are heavily investing in unmanned technologies to complement their air, surface, and sub-surface fleets....
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India and Pakistan Continue Building Their Naval Aviation Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2023
Both Pakistan and India are heavily investing in unmanned technologies to complement their air, surface, and sub-surface fleets....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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New MPA Solutions Look to Take on Boeing P-8A Poseidon
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Quwa Team
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Apr 3, 2023
Today, the Boeing P-8 ‘Poseidon’ dominates the market of next-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). Based on the Boeing 737-800 ERX airliner, the P-8 is in service with the United States Navy (USN) as well as five...
New MPA Solutions Look to Take on Boeing P-8A Poseidon
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 3, 2023
South Africa’s Paramount Group and Canada’s PAL Aerospace are working to tap into the growing market for next-generation maritime patrol aircraft....
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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
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Quwa Team
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
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Quwa Team
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Dec 4, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX....
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Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives....
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A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
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Quwa Team
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Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
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A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
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Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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Quwa Team
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Sep 5, 2021
On 02 September 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that it will induct three new long-range maritime patrol aircraft based on the Embraer Lineage 1000E....
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Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2021
On 02 September 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that it will induct three new long-range maritime patrol aircraft based on the Embraer Lineage 1000E....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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Quwa Team
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Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
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Analysis: Pakistan Navy’s New LRMPA Project
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2020
The Pakistan Navy announced that it acquired one twin-engine commercial jet aircraft for use as a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA). Pakistan is currently seeking a total of 10 LRMPAs....
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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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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... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
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...
Germany Cleared EUR 174.4 M in Arms to Pakistan in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2020
According to Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s 2018 Military Equipment Export Report, Berlin approved €174.4 million ($194.35 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan....
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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 the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
JF-17 Block 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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Dutch Cabinet Approves Construction of New Combat Support Ship
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Quwa Team
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Dec 20, 2019
On 19 December the Cabinet of the Netherlands’ Government has submitted a so-called D-letter to the Parliament, to begin the construction of the Combat Support Ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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The Post Swift Retort Environment
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
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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Pakistan Confirms Deliveries of Follow-On Erieye AEW&C
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2019
In its yearbook for 2017-2018, the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force ordered its sixth Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control aircraft....
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Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....
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Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...
Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...
Pakistan 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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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...
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
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Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
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Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
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Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2019
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and duties....
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Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
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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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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 is Seeking a Lead-in Fighter Trainer
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2018
In surprise news, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled plans for a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) with an afterburning engine. Leonardo and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are working on their proposals, but it...
China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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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 Navy Reportedly Seeking a New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi reportedly stated that the PN is seeking a new, jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its aging P-3C Orion MPAs. As per Adm....
Pakistan Navy Reportedly Seeking a New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi reportedly stated that the PN is seeking a new, jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its aging P-3C Orion MPAs. As per Adm....
Pakistan Inks Contract for 4 MILGEM Ada Corvettes from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 7, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has formally inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (Askeri Fabrika ve Tersane İşletme Anonim Şirketi: ASFAT A.Ş.) for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes for...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Pakistan’s Erieye AEW&C Follow-On Order Now Proceeding?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2018
Export-Import registries in April 2018 show the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) taking delivery of radar equipment from Saab AB in Sweden, potentially indicating that the PAF’s follow-on order of three Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning...
Pakistan’s 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...
Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
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Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Pakistan announced that it will increase its defence budget by 19.6% - i.e. to PKR 1.1 trillion (i.e....
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of main and ancillary Pakistani defence news topics along with short-hand analysis to offer clarity and context: Pakistan announced i... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
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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India launches bid for 110 new multi-role fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2018
India has begun issuing requests-for-information (RFI) for 110 new multi-role fighters to supplant its older aircraft and augment forthcoming Rafale and Tejas procurement. The deal could be amount to up to $20 billion US in business...
NRIET to Integrate KLJ-7A AESA Radar to JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) is integrating its newly-revealed KLJ-7A active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar to the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III. NRIET says that the new AESA radar will provide improved range, target tracking/engagement...
Pakistan will stick with the Erieye AEW&C; add different ISR aircraft for other roles
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 26, 2018
In light of Saab revealing the GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) platform, one might ask if the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which flies four Saab Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft with another...
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...
BAE offers credit for Malaysian fighter bid
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2018
BAE Systems reiterated its willingness to facilitate a UK-based line-of-credit to back a sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Malaysia....
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Airbus could offer military variants of the A320neo
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2018
At the 2018 Singapore Air Show, Airbus Defence & Space said it was considering the prospect of offering MPA and ISR variants of the A320neo....
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The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2018
Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firin... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Nigeria receives second batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 14, 2018
The Nigerian Air Force has received the second and final batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
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The Impact of Pakistan’s Harba dual-AShM and LACM
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2018
Introduction On January 03, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with land-attack capabilities, the “... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
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...
Finland approves €223 m for arming Hamina FAC with torpedoes
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2017
The Finnish Ministry of Defence cleared €223 m for upgrading the Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) with anti-submarine warfare torpedoes....
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Ukraine’s Iskra to begin testing 80K6T air surveillance radar
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2017
UkrOboronProm’s Iskra bureau will begin testing its 80K6T S-band active-phased array ground-based air-surveillance radar....
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Qatar inks $8 billion US deal for 24 Typhoon fighters from UK
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2017
Qatar has inked an $8 billion U.S. (£6 billion) deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems. Deliveries will start in 2022....
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STM showcases modified MILGEM CF3500 for Colombia
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...
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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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Malaysia raises requirement for new maritime patrol aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will evaluate options for an active requirement of four new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)...
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Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 7, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is reportedly examining the possibility of acquiring a lightweight fighter to complement its F/A-18D and Su-30MKM fleets...
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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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Solutions Overview: Denel Air Defence Solutions (South Africa)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2017
Overview of the Denel 35 mm Dual Purpose Gun CIWS, Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and future aspirations and concepts...
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UK outlines steps for affordable, export-friendly Type 31e frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 7, 2017
Under the newly announced National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), the UK has outlined industry and procurement policy steps affordably grow its fleet...
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Profile: Hensoldt Spexer 2000 Border Surveillance Radar
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Quwa Team
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Aug 29, 2017
Overview of Hensoldt’s Spexer 2000 active electronically-scanned array-based Border Surveillance Radar for asymmetrical threats...
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The Indian Air Force pushes for additional 36 Rafale fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 28, 2017
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for an additional 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters to augment the 36 fighters on order...
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Korea Aerospace Industries pushes FA-50 against Gripen for Botswana combat aircraft bid
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2017
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pushing the FA-50 Golden Eagle against the JAS-39C/D Gripen for Botswana’s next-generation fighter bid...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex orders Portuguese Structural Health Management System
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed an agreement with Critical Materials to acquire its PRODDIA AERO 3.0-based Structural Health Management System ...
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Indian Defence Ministry Panel recommends PAK-FA involvement
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2017
A panel appointed by the Indian Defence Ministry has recommended that New Delhi participate in the PAK-FA – i.e. Su-57 – stealth fighter program with Russia...
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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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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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Pakistan Navy Marines’ 21st Air Defence Battalion assigned to Ormara
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2017
A ground-breaking ceremony shows that the 21st Air Defence Battalion of the Pakistan Navy Marine has been assigned to Ormara, Baluchistan. ...
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Pakistan Air Force enhancing base defence capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 13, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is investing in improving the training and equipment of its infantry personnel responsible for base defence tasks...
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Profile: BMT Defence Services Wyvern and Vidar 7 submarines
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Quwa Team
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Jul 12, 2017
Overview of BMT Defence Services’ Wyvern and Vidar-7 sub-1,000-ton diesel electric submarine (SSK) platforms designed for cost-sensitive navies...
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Hensoldt: Europe’s new but also experienced defence electronics vendor
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2017
ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....
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Oman takes delivery of two Eurofighter Typhoons
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2017
The Royal Air Force of Oman took delivery of its first two (of 12) Eurofighter Typhoons from BAE Systems on Wednesday, June 21...
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Lockheed Martin and TASL announce partnership to market F-16 to India
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 19, 2017
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed an agreement to jointly market and produce the F-16 Block-70 in India...
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Indonesia and Russia agree to Su-35 deal
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 7, 2017
Indonesia will sign a contract for Sukhoi Su-35 from United Aircraft Corporation by the end of 2017. The TNI-AU could acquire at least 8 aircraft. ...
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Pakistan raises annual defence budget to $8.78 billion U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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May 28, 2017
The Pakistani government has budgeted $8.7 billion U.S. for the armed forces in its 2017-2018 budget – an increase of $500 million (or 6%) to 2016-2017...
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Pakistan acquired Instalaza Alcotán-100 anti-tank rocket systems
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2017
In 2015-2016 the Pakistan Army ordered 158 Alcotán-100 VOSEL (M2) anti-tank rocket launchers with 1,413 Alcotán AT (M2) munitions for $24.75 million U.S....
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Dassault anticipates new Rafale fighter sale in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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May 15, 2017
French defence aviation vendor Dassault is anticipating a new sale for its Rafale multi-role fighter in 2018. It is negotiating with Malaysia and India...
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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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Czech defence industry aiming for global resurgence
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 9, 2017
The Czech Republic’s defence industry vendors, most notably CZ and Aero Vodochody, are aiming for a resurgence in the global market...
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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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Turkey’s STM competing for Colombian Navy frigate bid
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2017
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is competing for the Colombian Navy’s frigate requirement ...
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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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MiG Corporation begins MiG-35 marketing push in developing world markets
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2017
The MiG Corporation has reportedly begun its marketing push for the MiG-35 multi-role fighter, particularly in developing world markets...
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Discussion: Hangor Submarine Configuration Options
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
An analysis of how the Pakistan Navy could configure its forthcoming Hangor-class air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines...
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Aero India 2017: India will accelerate Tejas production
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2017
The Government of India approved US $203 million for raising a second production line for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas ...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s electronics suite
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2017
The JF-17 Block-III, the forthcoming variant of the Pakistan Air Force’s emerging backbone fighter, could reflect current industry trends in electronics...
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Aero India 2017: India steps up AEW&C procurement
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 13, 2017
With its first domestic airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the IAF is setting in motion next-gen AEW&C plans...
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Denel will display the Umkhonto-EIR surface-to-air missile at IDEX 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
Denel Group will display the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-EIR, an upgraded version of the Umkhonto surface-to-air missile, in the UAE at IDEX 2017...
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Argentina drops fighter replacement plans
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2017
The Argentine Ministry of Defence announced that the government has suspended plans for a new fighter to replace the country’s legacy A-4AR Fightinghawks...
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DSME launches first Royal Thai Navy frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2017
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the Royal Thai Navy’s 3,650-ton multi-mission frigate on Monday, 23 January 2017...
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Discussion: Could the Istanbul-class frigate interest Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...
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New Indonesian Air Chief says F-5 replacement not yet decided
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto has confirmed that the bid to replace the F-5E Tiger IIs is still open...
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Finland’s Hamina-class FAC will get anti-submarine warfare torpedoes
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2017
The Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) will be armed with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedoes as part of a mid-life-update (MLU)...
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Argentina renews talks with Tel Aviv for IAI Kfir Block-60
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter...
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The Pakistan Air Force in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 3, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Air Force’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term...
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Sierra Nevada Corp., and Turkish Aerospace Industries develop new trainer for USAF T-X and others
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are collaborating on a clean-sheet trainer design for the U.S. Air Force T-X program…...
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Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s Frigate Options (2016)
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 22, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s frigate options in light of the country’s limited financial means and need to prioritize big-ticket procurements…...
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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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India floating AESA radar bids for HAL Tejas Mk-1A
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2016
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a tender for active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for the HAL Tejas Mk-1A......
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Indonesia confirms talks with Russia for Su-35s
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2016
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed to state media that the Indonesian government is in talks with Russia for eight Su-35s…...
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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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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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Integration of Umkhonto SAM to Algerian MEKO A200 frigate nearing completion
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2016
Denel Group has announced that the integration of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile system to an “international client” MEKO A200AN…...
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Pakistan seeking 4 to 6 new fast attack crafts to guard Gwadar
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 25, 2016
The Pakistan Navy is looking to procure four to six fast attack craft missile boats for deployment at Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port....
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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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Sweden orders Targo HMD/S for Gripen E/F
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2016
The Swedish Defence Material Administration has ordered an unspecified number of Targo helmet-mounted display and sight systems for …...
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CETC offers new ZDK06 AEW&C for export, hints platform options
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 7, 2016
China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) began marketing its new AEW&C offering in the form of KJ-200-based ZDK06. Hinted of letting customers choose platforms…...
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Aviation vendors take aim at Indonesia’s F-5E replacement program
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 4, 2016
Saab, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, United Aircraft Corporation and Airbus Defence and Space are taking aim at Indonesia’s call for new fighter …...
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India begins search for MiG-21 replacement
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2016
The Government of India has begun the process of selecting probable candidates for replacing the Indian Air Force’s legacy MiG-21 interceptors …...
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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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Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 13, 2016
Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 4)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2016
Pakistan's off-the-shelf purchase will likely come from China; the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10B or J-10C would be of interest ... ...
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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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Philippines looks to greatly expand airpower capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2016
With plans to acquire another 36 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s, the Philippine Air Force is looking to expand its airpower capabilities....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
The PAF could argue that it needs a high-tech solution to address a capability gap (before the Block-III). However, most off-the-shelf options are expensive...
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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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This Week in Review: Understanding the African Defence Market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2016
An overview of the African defence market with thoughts on regional differences and prospects for the continent’s defence vendors....
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Third Azmat-class fast attack craft will be launched on this week
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2016
The third Pakistan Navy Azmat-class fast attack craft is scheduled to be launched this Friday, 16 September 2016....
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Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 4): Asymmetrical Munitions?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets, but an examination of the potential use of ground-based precision-guided munitions. ...
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Analysis: The process of acquiring HMD/S for the JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2016
An analysis and discussion of the steps the Pakistan Air Force could take in order to acquire a helmet mounted display and sight system ......
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USAF T-X: Northrop Grumman’s Model 400 prototype
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 25, 2016
Northrop Grumman was seen conducting taxi trials of its T-X prototype, the Model 400....
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Turkey’s next-gen fighter delayed in failed coup aftermath
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 18, 2016
The British government’s decision to monitor Turkey’s political climate in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt will delay the TFX....
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Lockheed Martin intends to upgrade over 800 F-16s
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2016
With 300 F-16s slotted for the F-16V upgrade, Lockheed Martin is anticipating upgrade orders for 500 additional F-16s over the coming years....
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Jordan has put up 15 F-16A/B MLU for sale (to Pakistan?)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2016
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has listed 14 F-16A and 1 F-16B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) multi-role fighters for sale on its official website. ...
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Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2016
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other....
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Czech Republic & Pakistan aim to enhance defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2016
General Raheel Sharif’s visit to the Czech Republic saw the two countries commit to strengthening their defence relationship across a number of areas....
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Boeing and Tata begin construction of new AH-64 plant
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2016
Boeing has begun construction on a new AH-64 Apache production facility in partnership with Tata. India will become the source of key AH-64 parts....
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Botswana in talks for 8 to 12 JAS-39 Gripen fighters for $1.7bn
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 15, 2016
Botswana has confirmed that it is in talks with the Swedish government for 8-12 Gripen multi-role fighters for the Botswana Defence Force....
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This Week in Review: Budgets, Growth and Relations
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2016
Every Sunday, Quwa will close the week’s news with a review and analysis with the aim to tie together several topics into broader themes....
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MILGEM Part 2: What will Pakistan gain from the MILGEM?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2016
An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)'s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette....
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MILGEM Part 1: Why is Pakistan seeking the Ada-class corvette?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 9, 2016
The Pakistan Navy requested four Ada-class corvettes from Turkey, but what is driving the Pakistan Navy to select the MILGEM platform?...
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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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India blacklists Leonardo-Finmeccanica over corruption
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
The Government of India has essentially banned (on charges of corruption) the Italian defence giant Leonardo from competing for Indian military contracts....
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Singapore Navy takes delivery of first Littoral Mission Vessel
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Bilal Khan
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May 27, 2016
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has taken delivery of its first of eight Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessels (LMV)...
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Parrikar: Rafale deal will be concluded in June
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2016
According to India’s defence minister, the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Rafale deal will be finalized in June....
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South Korea selects General Electric to power KFX
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Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2016
Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has selected General Electric (GE) to supply the powerplant that will be used on the KFX...
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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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Algeria’s first MEKO A-200AN frigate commissioned
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 26, 2016
The Algerian Navy has commissioned into service the Erradii, the first of two German-built MEKO A-200AN multi-mission frigates...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s IRST
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
The JF-17 Block-III could incorporate an infrared search and track (IRST) system, but what IRST options are available? We take a look....
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Brazil may not acquire the A-Darter air-to-air missile
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2016
Severe economic troubles may result in Brazil suspending - if not cancelling - its procurement of A-Darter WVRAAMs...
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India and France finalize Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2016
After protracted negotiations, India and France have finalized an $8.8 billion U.S. purchase for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters....
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s HMD/S
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 11, 2016
A look at how the Pakistan Air Force could pursue its helmet-mounted display/sight (HMD/S) options for the JF-17 Block-III...
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Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 2): Land and Airborne Surveillance Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2016
Part 2 of Quwa's series on Pakistan's C4ISR: an overview of Pakistan's ground-based and airborne radar surveillance assets....
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This Week in Defence News
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 11, 2016
Pakistan F-16 sale crosses through Senate; Dassault still committed India Rafale deal; UK and France agree to develop new UCAV ...
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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...
Could Italy’s Selex ES Equip the JF-17 Block-III?
by
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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Background: Infrared Search & Track (IRST)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2016
Although not a prevalent subsystem at present, it is worth taking a look at IRST systems as they are closely intertwined with modern......
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China Takes Center Stage in Pakistan’s Modernization Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 13, 2016
While China has been a major source of weapons for Pakistan over the past 50 years, new Chinese export programs will form the nuclei of Pakistan's future needs. China has become a preferred vendor....
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KFX/IFX: South Korea and Indonesia’s Stealth Fighter
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2016
Destined to one day begin replacing the ROKAF’s F-16s, the KFX (and IFX in terms of Indonesia) could have a real opportunity at replacing many of the world’s F-16s in the late 2020s and early 2030s....
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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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Keep an Eye Out for South Korea’s FA-50 Golden Eagle
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2015
The F/A-50 is the fighter derivative of the T-50. The T-50 was developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) with the help of Lockheed Martin. ...
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Overview of the E-8 JSTARS and its Possible Successor
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2015
It has been a rocky road for the U.S Air Force (USAF) and U.S Army’s current Boeing 707-based E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) ‘replacement’ program, and it will likely remain so for the...
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...
MEKO A-200AN: Algeria’s New Warships
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2015
By Bilal Khan 21 September 2015 The first of the Algerian National Navy (ANN)’s upcoming MEKO A-200AN multi-mission frigates are reportedly ready to begin their sea trials (Navy Recognition). Ordered in March 2012 from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp...
Indonesia to add Su-35 to its fleet
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2015
By Bilal Khan The Indonesian Ministry of Defence recently announced that the country would acquire “a squadron” of Sukhoi Su-35s from Russia to replace the Indonesian Air Force’s ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger IIs. The contract is...
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