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Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
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Quwa Team
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Sep 13, 2020
In its latest ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistani Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) said that it drafted and circulated a new defence offset policy. The offset policy is part of the MoDP’s effort to encourage...
Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2020
In its most recent ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) revealed that it drafted and proposed a new defence offset policy to accompany its arms procurement....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2019
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements....
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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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’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2017
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements....
India Rafale offsets in motion, Dassault partners with Reliance Group
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2016
Dassault Aviation will partner with private sector Reliance Group to begin executing its commercial offset commitments in India....
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This Week in Review: Technology Transfer & Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2016
An introductory overview of transfer-of-technology (ToT) and commercial offsets in the context of developing world defence industries and militaries. ...
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Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 19, 2023
TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Why CPEC Went Wrong for Both Pakistan and China
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Quwa Team
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Jan 15, 2023
Signed in 2015, many among the Pakistani intelligentsia had perceived that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a watershed moment for their country. The prevailing thought was that CPEC would herald an enormous and positive economic...
2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Quwa Team
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2022
Through June and July, Baykar Makina test-fired several guided air-to-ground munitions from its Bayraktar Akıncı high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). For example, on June 15, Baykar Makina test-fired the KGK-SIHA-82 gliding precision-guided bomb (PGB)....
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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Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
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Quwa Team
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Jun 12, 2022
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years....
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Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2022
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years....
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The Growth of Pakistan’s Air Defence Environment
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Bilal Khan
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May 8, 2022
One of the marque aspects of Pakistan’s defence modernization efforts is its widespread drive to improve its ground-based and sea-based air defence environments. Since Pakistan started this process in the early 2010s, it has improved its...
Monthly Defense News Recap – April
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2022
ASFAT A.Ş. selects SSI’s ShipConstructor solution for Jinnah-class frigate. Pakistan Navy inducts FAC(M)-4, PNS Haibat. Bayraktar TB2 extends its wartime utility....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization
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Quwa Team
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Feb 13, 2022
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back to the Indonesian economy....
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Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 13, 2022
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back to the Indonesian economy....
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Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
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Quwa Team
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Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, Pakistan's workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force’s workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
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Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
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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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Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 30, 2021
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun....
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Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 11, 2021
In an interview, Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Chairman, Maj. Gen Syed Aamer Raza, suggested that the al-Khalid 2 main battle tank could use technology from the VT-4....
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The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2021
In recent weeks, there have been reports of the Pakistani government working to “reset” its relationship with the United States. Pakistan’s main goal is to build holistic ties with the U.S across trade, investment, and other...
The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 3
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Quwa Team
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Mar 28, 2021
Now would be the absolute worst time to be left behind technologically, especially due to easily fixable faults in Pakistan's systems....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 2
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Quwa Team
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Mar 21, 2021
This article offers a roadmap for overhauling the administration of Pakistan’s existing network of military and strategic state-owned enterprises....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 1
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Quwa Team
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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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India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 17, 2021
On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade. ...
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) repeatedly signalled an interest (or potential need) for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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Can Pakistan Mirror Turkey’s Drone-Use Strategy?
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2020
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 has drawn attention for its effectiveness against armoured vehicles and air defence systems in Syria and Libya. Should Pakistan adopt a similar drone-use strategy as Turkey?...
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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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Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
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Bilal Khan
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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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The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
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Quwa Team
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Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
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The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
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Is Pakistan Getting More Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2020
Pakistan’s previous Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) seemingly indicated that the Navy will acquire six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of “larger tonnage.” Quwa examines if additional OPVs are on the roadmap, and if so, how they...
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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Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
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Quwa Team
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Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
Moving Forward With the MILGEM-J Corvette/Frigate
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2020
The Pakistan’s MILGEM corvette/frigate design shaping into a capable solution for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) current and future needs. The PN should commit to additional ships and boost the localization of subsystems, weapons, and other inputs....
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Turkey Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2020
Turkey’s Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) announced that it successfully tested its TJ300 miniature turbojet engine at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities. TEI also tested the “core” of its domestic TS1400 turboshaft engine, and is aiming to...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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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...
How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra
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Syed Aseem Ul Islam
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May 10, 2020
In this article, we will attempt to outline broad goals of this FDCI, and the ingredients needed to establish such an institute keeping in mind various practical aspects....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2020
On 14 January, Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group signed a memorandum-of-understanding with the Bangladeshi Ministry of Industry to “establish and develop a shipbuilding and ship repair industry” in the country aimed at fulfilling local and foreign...
Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2020
Ukraine is implementing an extensive re-armament program for its armed forces along, in tandem, with growing the output and activity of its defence industry. The policy was cemented in August 2017, when Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko,...
Pakistan’s PAC and AVIC Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Chinese Commercial Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2020
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed an agreement with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to “co-produce” the latter’s commercial aircraft....
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UAE Launches New Company ‘Edge’ to Spearhead Defence Industry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
The United Arab Emirates launched EDGE Group, a new state-owned enterprise, to consolidate the country’s 25 defence suppliers to provide new solutions for the domestic UAE and overseas markets. ...
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Indonesia is Planning to Procure 2 F-16 Block-72 Squadrons
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 4, 2019
The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, announced the TNI-AU is planning to procure two squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-72 fighters from 2020 to 2024....
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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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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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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...
Dassault Delivers First Four Rafale Fighters to India
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 9, 2019
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially received its first four (out of an order of 36) Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft at Dassault Aviation’s final assembly site for the Rafale in Mérignac, France....
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Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
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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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: 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...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
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);...
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...
India Inks Contract for S-400 Long-Range Air Defence System
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2018
On 05 October 2018, New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion US contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. ...
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Pakistan 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’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...
Russia Considers Trading in the Currencies of its Buyers
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2018
During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018”, which took place in Moscow, Russia in August 2018, Russia’s commercial trade agency for defence Rosoboronexport announced that it would consider trading in the local currencies of its...
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...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 27, 2018
Pakistan is reportedly planning to have Russia upgrade its T-80UD main battle tanks (MBT); the Pakistan Army is bolstering its self-propelled artillery with surplus M109L howitzers from Italy; the PRSS-O1 (i.e. Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite) is...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018, US President Donald Trump signed into law the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act, a $716 billion bill outlining the US’ fiscal defence priorities for the next year. A marquee aspect of the...
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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Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
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...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
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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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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Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 1): Su-35 Flanker-E
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 8, 2018
On 05 April, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan confirmed to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun talks with Russia for the purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters, T-90...
Analyzing the SIPRI Report on Pakistani Defence Procurement
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 18, 2018
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its research on worldwide defence procurement activities from 2013 to 2017. Quwa analyzes SIPRI’s findings regarding the reduction in Pakistan’s defence imports, touching upon structural economic woes and...
Saudi Arabia could order 48 new Typhoon fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 11, 2018
Saudi Arabia has signed a Memorandum-of-Intent with the UK Government for the potential purchase of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems....
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Indonesia signs contract for 11 Su-35 fighters from Russia
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 22, 2018
Indonesia has inked a $1.14 billion U.S. contract with Russia for the purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighters from United Aircraft Corporation…...
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Saudi Arabia’s S-400 talks progress, but questions remain
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 11, 2018
Negotiations with Saudi Arabia for the S-400 are progressing, but Riyadh’s near-term requirements for transfer-of-technology have complicated matters…...
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Indonesia has not yet inked Su-35 contract
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 11, 2018
Negotiations for the sale of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters to Indonesia are still ongoing, with issues relating to countertrade still preventing finalization....
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The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2018
Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range. This is an important induction for the PAF – and the Pakistani...
Can Pakistan capitalize upon Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 2, 2018
Ukraine’s re-armament efforts – and in tandem, its defence industry development – present opportunities for countries requiring technology....
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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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Indonesia reportedly looking for additional fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 28, 2018
As part of its defence modernization efforts, Indonesia is reportedly defining a new fighter requirement that could amount to a multi-billion-dollar bid....
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Why is Pakistan procuring an off-the-shelf tank?
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2018
Introduction On January 06 photos emerged purporting that a NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT) was in Pakistan, ostensibly for trials for an apparent Pakistan Army bid for an off-the-shelf MBT to augment its growing –...
Pakistan approves Gwadar Shipyard program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
The Pakistani government has greenlit the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port in the Arabian Sea....
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Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
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...
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...
Indonesia receives first AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) took delivery of its first Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter on December 18....
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New Saudi-Turkish company SADEC shows product range
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 19, 2017
Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions....
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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’s Product Development Efforts and the Role of the Private Sector
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 7, 2017
Sticking to time-tested designs that are proven to work is not inherently a problem. However, with Pakistan’s focus to boosting exports, then product catalogues will face scrutiny....
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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...
Indonesia will ink Su-35 Flanker-E fighter deal in November
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2017
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the Indonesian government will ink its purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters in November...
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Pakistan and Italy commit to strengthening defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
The Pakistani defence minister was on an official visit to Italy, during which Italy’s Deputy Secretary General of Defence led a delegation to Pakistan...
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Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2017
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile...
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Qatar requests six BAE Hawk trainers to accompany Typhoon
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2017
As part of its letter-of-intent (LOI) to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, Qatar also requested six Hawk trainers from BAE...
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US State Department approves THAAD sale to Saudi Arabia
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved a $15 billion U.S. sale of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system to Saudi Arabia...
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Saudi Arabia opts for S-400 and other Russian weaponry
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 5, 2017
Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations for the S-400 long-range air defence system along with TOS-1A MRLS, AGS-30 AGLs and Kornet-EM ATGMs...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited begins IPO process
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has begun the process of launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for partial privatization ...
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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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Indonesia Su-35 deal set at $1.14 billion US for 11 jets
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2017
The value of Indonesia’s forthcoming purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 fighters from Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation is set at $1.14 billion U.S....
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India begins search for 234 new naval helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2017
The Government of India has begun the process of procuring 123 anti-submarine warfare-capable naval multirole helicopters and 111 naval utility helicopters...
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New Delhi approves $654.6 m purchase for six Apache attack helicopters
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Quwa Team
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Aug 17, 2017
India’s Ministry of Defence Production has approved a $654.6 million U.S. purchase for six Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters...
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Indonesia will trade commodities for Su-35 fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 7, 2017
Indonesia has signed an MoU with Russia’s Rostec to exchange Indonesian coffee, palm oil and other agriculture products for Sukhoi Su-35 fighters...
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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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UAC will market MiG-35 to Kazakhstan with local workshare
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Engineering to jointly market the MiG-35 to Astana, promising parts production...
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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 to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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Pakistan sees defence export growth in 2016-2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2017
For fiscal year 2016-2017, Pakistan reported that its defence exports grew to over $98 million U.S., a 55% increase from exports in 2006-2017 ($63 million)...
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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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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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Portugal reportedly in talks with Embraer for KC-390 transport aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
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Jun 13, 2017
The Portuguese government has reportedly entered talks with Brazil's Embraer for five KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport aircraft...
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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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Aselsan working to secure Ukraine VHF radio requirement
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Bilal Khan
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May 29, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios...
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AVIC pitches air-cooled AESA radar for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC) 607 research institute announced that it completed the development of an air-cooled AESA radar...
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Saudi Arabia and America ink $110 billion arms deal
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Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2017
On his inaugural foreign visit, Trump inked a $110 billion U.S. arms deal – of air defence systems, helicopters, munitions and more – with Saudi Arabia. ...
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Saudi Arabia establishes new state-owned defence company
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Bilal Khan
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May 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund established a new state-owned defence company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) ...
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Dassault anticipates new Rafale fighter sale in 2018
by
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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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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Kazakhstan aims to export armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan
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Quwa Team
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Apr 23, 2017
With Paramount Group’s support, Kazakhstan is aiming to export Marauder – aka Arlans – armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan....
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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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Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) sign $270 million parts production deal
by
Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a U.S. $270 million deal for S-70 Black Hawk parts production in Turkey...
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IDEX 2017: Lockheed Martin hopeful for new F-16 sales and upgrades in the Middle East market
by
Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
While committing to retain F-16 manufacturing in the U.S., Lockheed Martin is hopeful of securing new sales and upgrade contracts in the Middle East...
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IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta sign letter-of-understanding
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 20, 2017
Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta have signed a letter-of-understanding for propelling the sale of Beretta pistols, shotguns and apparel in Pakistan...
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Pakistan orders 40 MaxxPro MRAP vehicles from the U.S.
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Defence has issued a US $35 million contract for 40 MaxxPro Dash DXM mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles for Pakistan...
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Aero India 2017: Saab and Lockheed Martin compete for India’s new fighter requirement
by
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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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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Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales
by
Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
The Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is taking aim at Germany and the European market at large for KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport sales...
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Dassault and Reliance ADAG cleared to form Rafale joint-venture in India
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 5, 2017
The Competition Commission of India cleared Dassault and Reliance ADAG to form a joint venture for the Indian Air Force’s Rafale program...
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India issues RFI for 57 carrier-borne fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2017
The Indian Navy issued a Request for International (RFI) for 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters for its burgeoning aircraft carrier fleet...
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Turkey and UK agree to next-gen fighter development deal
by
Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter program, the TFX, is officially in motion thanks to a GBP 100 million-plus contract to BAE Systems...
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The Pakistan Navy in 2016 (and beyond)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’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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Steps taken to support Saudi Arabia’s defence industry efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2016
With the official roll-out of the Antonov An-132D and the establishment of a Turkish-Saudi defence joint-venture, steps are being taken to support…...
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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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Indian Navy not yet ready to push ahead with Naval Tejas
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2016
The Indian Navy has determined that the Naval Tejas is not yet adequate for carrier operations because its low thrust-to-weight ratio…...
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India inks M777 lightweight howitzer purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2016
The Government of India has inked a $750 million U.S. contract for 145 BAE Systems M777 lightweight towed howitzers…...
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France’s Safran Group will support Kaveri turbofan development
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 30, 2016
France’s Safran Group will be supporting Gas Turbine Research Establishment in the final development work areas of the Kaveri turbofan…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS 2016 (Part 1): Pakistan Ordnance Factories
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2016
An overview of key procurement and industry trends observed during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar…...
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IDEAS 2016: Pakistan’s next-generation assault/battle rifle program(s)
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 22, 2016
A news report claims that FN Herstal and Beretta have been shortlisted as candidates to replace the Pakistan Army’s Heckler & Koch G-3 battle rifles…...
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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Turkey will ink MoU with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
by
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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IDEAS 2016 Preview: Private manufacturer will showcase ‘High Mobility Tactical Vehicle’
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 13, 2016
Private auto-manufacturer Metal Engineering Works is scheduled to unveil and demonstrate a ‘High Mobility Tactical Vehicle’ next week …...
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Sweden orders Targo HMD/S for Gripen E/F
by
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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Aviation vendors take aim at Indonesia’s F-5E replacement program
by
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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Understanding Pakistan’s submarine plans
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
An analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s recent purchase of eight conventional submarines from China, especially in terms of propulsion & strategic deterrence…...
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HAL & Safran inaugurate joint MRO facility
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 25, 2016
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran Helicopters Engines inaugurated a jointly-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for turboshaft engines…...
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Ukraine & Poland discuss possibility of a joint helicopter program
by
Bilal Khan
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Oct 20, 2016
Ukraine and Poland are discussing the prospect of jointly developing and producing a utility helicopter that could be marketed in Central and Eastern Europe …...
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BAE working to secure new Eurofighter Typhoon orders
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 19, 2016
In the backdrop of Dassault’s Rafale sales over the past year to Egypt, Qatar, and India, BAE is working to secure fresh Eurofighter Typhoon sales …...
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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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China confirms submarine sale to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2016
In a recent conference, the Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation confirmed that it has secured a sale of 8 submarines to Pakistan …...
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Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
by
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: Why Pakistan’s F-16s do not have in-flight refuelling support
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2016
With a total of 74 F-16s it is interesting to observe that the PAF does not possess an in-flight refuelling tanker that could support this key force....
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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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India may not procure additional Rafales; another platform?
by
Bilal Khan
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Oct 5, 2016
The Indian Ministry of Defence is reportedly not firm on the idea of additional Rafale fighters, may opt for another platform instead …...
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Analysts skeptical of India’s “surgical strikes” claim
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2016
Security analysts have received the Government of India’s claim about engaging “surgical strikes” in Pakistani Kashmir with skepticism....
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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: Where is Pakistan Ordnance Factories heading?
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 29, 2016
Overview of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ history and its role in leading the way for Pakistan’s defence industry development....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
The PAF could argue that it needs a high-tech solution to address a capability gap (before the Block-III). However, most off-the-shelf options are expensive...
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Pakistan looks to make inroads in Azeri defence market
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and representatives from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Pakistan Ordnance Factories …...
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South Africa’s High Commissioner called on Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 26, 2016
South Africa’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr. Mpendulo Kumalo called on Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain … ...
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Denel and Saudi company ITEAC Group agree to jointly market Ingwe anti-tank missile to Saudi Arabia
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 26, 2016
Denel Dynamics and ITEAC Group, a Saudi company, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly market Denel’s…...
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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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Third Tejas Serial Production unit almost ready for induction
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
The third Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Series Production (SP) unit for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is close to induction…...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 1)
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2016
The impact of India's Rafale purchase on Pakistan and Pakistan's ability to manage it in light of its challenges is now at the fore of discussion....
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India inks long-awaited Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 23, 2016
The Government of India has finally inked an $8.8 billion U.S. deal with France for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters and lucrative offsets....
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South Africa eager to enhance defence ties with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 20, 2016
South Africa will be opening a Defence Attaché office in Islamabad to help accelerate defence issues of mutual interest to fruition....
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Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
by
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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This Week in Review: Understanding the African Defence Market
by
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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Denel secures Airbus Helicopters’ support for the Rooivalk
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 15, 2016
Denel Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to collaborate on upgrading the Rooivalk Mk1 helicopters currently in use by South Africa....
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Pakistani defence industry looking to make inroads in Africa
by
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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Tata will produce P-8 components for Boeing
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 11, 2016
Tata Advanced Materials Limited will produce various composite materials, namely interior panels, for Boeing’s P-8 maritime patrol aircraft....
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Analysis: The process of acquiring HMD/S for the JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2016
An analysis and discussion of the steps the Pakistan Air Force could take in order to acquire a helmet mounted display and sight system ......
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Analysis: The value of HMD/S on the JF-17
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2016
An analysis and discussion of whether a helmet mounted display & sight system is necessary for the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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India may step away from additional Scorpene submarines
by
Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2016
The Government of India may walk away from the idea of acquiring an additional three Scorpene conventional submarines from France’s DCNS....
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Ideas for a helicopter industry in Pakistan (Discussion)
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 25, 2016
An overview of the avenues Pakistan could potentially take in order to build a viable helicopter industry....
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French shipbuilder DCNS suffers major data leak
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2016
Confidential details of DCNS’s Scorpene-class submarine, which is in use by India, Malaysia, and Chile were leaked in a 22K+ page document....
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories exports hit $100m for current year
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2016
According to Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)’s exports have hit $100 million U.S. for this year....
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Turkey invited Pakistan to participate in next-gen TFX fighter program
by
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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Indian Ministry of Defence will shift development funding to procurement
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
The Indian Ministry of Defence will re-allocate $8.46 billion U.S. in unspent development funding to procurements....
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Polish delegation visited Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2016
A delegation led by Poland’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Mr. Bartosz Kownacki, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production....
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This Week in Review: What would it take for Pakistan to produce helicopters? (Discussion)
by
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
by
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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This Week in Review: Can Pakistan find an alternative to America?
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2016
A discussion of what Pakistan has done – and is planning to do – in order to diversify from its dependence on high-tech American arms....
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Tata Technologies looks to grow in prominence
by
Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2016
Tata Technologies Limited, India’s growing defence giant, is seeking to expand and grow in prominence through targeted acquisitions....
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Is Pakistan selecting the T-129 ATAK?
by
Bilal Khan
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Jul 28, 2016
Has the Pakistan Army selected the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T-129 ATAK for its dedicated attack helicopter needs?...
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France offers to invest $1.12 billion U.S. in Kaveri turbofan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 4, 2016
As part of its offset commitments for India’s Rafale acquisition, France is offering to invest over a billion dollars in India’s homegrown fighter engine....
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India and the MTCR (Part-1)
by
Bilal Khan
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Jun 29, 2016
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs....
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India moves to finalize artillery deal with the U.S.
by
Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2016
India’s Defence Acquisitions Council (DAC) approves $750 million U.S. deal to procure 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzer artillery guns from the U.S....
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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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Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)
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Quwa Team
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Jun 19, 2016
An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program....
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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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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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Paramount Group introduces Mbombe 8 AFV
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 5, 2016
The South African defence giant Paramount Group has recently unveiled its new 8x8 wheeled armoured vehicle – the Mbombe 8...
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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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India’s Rafale deal stalls again
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2016
Bureaucratic friction once again grinds the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s Rafale purchase - $8.9 billion for 36 fighters and offsets - to a halt...
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First maritime patrol vessel for Pakistan enters production
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2016
The first of six maritime patrol vessels for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has entered production in Karachi. KSEW will produce two of the vessels....
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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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Saudi Arabia aims to local-source 50% of future arms acquisitions
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 25, 2016
Being the world’s fourth highest defence spender, Saudi Arabia is aiming to direct its expenditure to develop a robust domestic defence industry....
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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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Pakistan ought to consider the Denel Dynamics Marlin missile program
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 18, 2016
Although risky and costly, the Marlin could be Pakistan’s opportunity to secure valuable technology for air-to-air and surface-to-air missile applications...
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India and France finalize Rafale deal
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2016
After protracted negotiations, India and France have finalized an $8.8 billion U.S. purchase for 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters....
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Is the Pakistan Army looking for a new rifle?
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 16, 2016
A recent visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories by COAS Gen. Raheel Sharif has shed light on a requirement for a new standard rifle for the Pakistan Army...
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Pakistan’s Shift to COIN Part I: Tumultuous Beginnings
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2015
The Pakistani armed forces were not trained to think or fight in terms of counterinsurgency (COIN), and as a result, many of the armed forces’ early engagements were wrought with casualties and inefficiencies....
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The JF-17 IV: Tomorrow’s Weapon Systems
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2015
By Bilal Khan The previous part of Quwa’s JF-17 series outlined the major changes coming to the platform via the development of JF-17 Block-3. Whereas the JF-17 of today is a significant improvement for the Pakistan...
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...
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