IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan
Bilal Khan
Founder of Quwa, Bilal has been researching Pakistani defence industry and security issues for over 15 years. His work has been cited by Pakistan's National Defence University (NDU), the Council of Foreign Relations, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Centre of Airpower Studies and many others. He has a Hons. B.A in Political Science and Masters of Interntional Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”
Antonov reportedly unveils An-148-based AEW&C system
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Update to Turkey’s efforts to sell T-129 helicopters to Pakistan
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IDEF 2017: Aselsan will showcase new AHS-120 mortar-firing system
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Pakistan seeking guided multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS)
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IDEF 2017: Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce new vehicles
Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce a new 4x4 armoured vehicle at IDEF 2017, Turkey’s forthcoming biennial defence exhibition
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group completes first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group rolled out its first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) on May 1, building upon the success of the L-15A
Pakistan may negotiate with Ukraine for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks
Pakistan’s ambassador to Ukraine Athar Abbas reportedly said that Islamabad is in talks for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks from Kiev
The JF-17B could be the foundation of the Block-III
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