Pakistan Air Force Chief sets expectations for near and long-term force goals
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the PAF’s near and long-term modernization goals
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.
Leonardo receives an AW139 helicopter order from Pakistan
Italian defence giant Leonardo announced that it received a “new order for an undisclosed number of additional” AW139 utility helicopters from Pakistan
Turkey reportedly interested in Ukraine’s 6TD-3 diesel engine for Altay main battle tank
In the backdrop of unsuccessful efforts to procure diesel engine technology for the Altay main battle tank, Turkey may look to Ukraine for support
Pakistan and South Africa sign memorandum-of-understanding for defence cooperation
Pakistan and South Africa signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas
Pakistan officially unveils extended range Ra’ad 2 air-launched cruise missile
The Pakistan Strategic Plans Division officially revealed an improved and extended-range variant of the Ra’ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM)
Leonardo and Airbus take aim at Southeast Asia maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements
Europe’s defence giants Leonardo and Airbus Defence & Space (DS) are taking aim at emerging maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements in Asia
Pakistan inches closer to JF-17 Block-III
The forthcoming dual-seat version of the PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder, the JF-17B, could be housing several features and systems of the JF-17 Block-III
Aselsan Korkut SPAAG enters production
The Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) system entered production for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). FNSS’ ACV-30 is the carrying platform.
Pakistan test-fires shore-based ‘long-range’ anti-ship missile
The Pakistan Navy announced that it tested a shore-based ‘long-range’ anti-ship missile (AShM) equipped with “advanced technology and avionics.”
Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s corvette options
Overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s corvette options, which it may examine as a means to build a sizable surface fleet for peacetime patrol...