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Pakistan’s Naval Chief Visits Romania & Reviews Upcoming Corvette

On 16 November 2019, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, paid an official visit to Romania. The CNS also visited Damen Shipyards Galati, which constructed the PN’s two forthcoming 2,300-ton corvettes.

Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar

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On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities.

Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar

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On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities.

Damen FCS demonstrates versatility again in collaborative technology project

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Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Delft Dynamics and Next Ocean, has trialled a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea. The collaboration involved qualification testing of Delft Dynamics RH3 drone (RH-3 Swift), along with a fast rescue boat…

Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets

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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. Thus, each of the service arms…

Pakistan Navy Takes Part in Multi-National Exercise in Turkey

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The PNS Alamgir has been in Turkey since 09 November 2019 for a 12-day multinational maritime exercise – designated Operation Mediterranean Shield – in the Aegean Sea.

Promotional Video by the Pakistan Air Force

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By request of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Directorate of Media Affairs, the following is a promotional video of the Sherdils, the PAF’s aerobatics team.

Turkey Test Fires Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile from MILGEM Corvette

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On 4 November 2019, Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency announced that the Turkish Navy’s TCG Kinaliada, a MILGEM corvette, successfully test-fired an Atmaca anti-ship cruising missile.

Profile: Pakistan’s New Hangor Submarine

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The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028.

India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability

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The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets.