Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales
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
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.
Dassault and Reliance ADAG cleared to form Rafale joint-venture in India
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Turkey reportedly in talks for S-400 SAM from Russia
Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system
Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering begins posting exports
Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering (KAE), a joint venture between Aselsan and Kazakhstan Engineering, has posted its first third-party sale of thermal sights
Discussion: A look at Russia’s MiG-35 pitch
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Ukraine reportedly developing IFV using Oplot-M tank chassis
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