Lockheed Martin introduces dual-mode Paragon Direct Attack Munition
Lockheed Martin introduced a dual-mode laser and INS/GPS-guided bomb – designated the Paragon Direct Attack Munition – compatible with MK-80 series GBP
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.
Pakistani senate committee recommends funding boost for defence industry
The Pakistani Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended a funding boost for the country’s defence industry
MiG Corporation begins MiG-35 marketing push in developing world markets
The MiG Corporation has reportedly begun its marketing push for the MiG-35 multi-role fighter, particularly in developing world markets
FNSS selected to provide amphibious vehicles for Turkey’s landing helicopter dock
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles
S-400 expected to come up in Putin-Erdogan meeting
The issue of Turkey’s interest in the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is expected to come up in President Erdogan’s visit to Moscow
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers new T-129 batch to Turkish Armed Forces
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) delivered the 20th and 21st T-129 attack helicopters to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex overhauled a total of 1,000 aircraft
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) celebrated its milestone of overhauling 1,000 aircraft. Focus shifts to the JF-17, next-generation fighter & AESA radars
USAF intends to begin light attack aircraft tests in summer 2017
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) intends to begin testing light attack aircraft (OA-X) proposals in New Mexico in the summer.
Malaysia eager to provide submarine training support to Saudi Arabia
Malaysia’s defence minister revealed that Kuala Lumpur offered submarine training support and facilities to Riyadh as part of the latter’s naval development plans
France will procure 160+ H160 to replace legacy lightweight helicopters
The French government selected Airbus’ H160 to serve as the baseline platform for the Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger (HIL) program