Turkey reportedly in talks for SAMP/T Aster 30 SAM
Turkey is reportedly in negotiations with Eurosam for the acquisition of the SAMP/T Aster-30 long-range surface-to-air missile system.
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.
This Week in Review: A Shift in Global Naval Shipbuilding?
A look at the apparent shift in the naval shipbuilding industry whereby new market entrants are making in-roads in the developing world.
U.S. proposes new rules for global armed drones market
The United States State Department has begun proposing a series of measures to a number countries aimed at managing the export of armed drones.
U.S. reportedly close to approving Qatar & Kuwait fighter deals
The U.S. will reportedly approve the sale of F-15Es and F/A-18E/Fs to Qatar and Kuwait, respectively, in the coming days.
Otokar pushes for Turkish Army Altay MBT production
The Turkish defence vendor Otokar has submitted its final offer to the Turkish government for the Turkish Army’s Altay tank production contract.
Saudi Arabia reportedly signs armed UAV deal with China
Saudi Arabia has reportedly signed on to buy an undisclosed number of Wing Loong armed unmanned aerial vehicles from China.
Denel seeking partners for lightweight artillery
South Africa’s Denel is seeking overseas partners to help it finish the development of its Lightweight Experimental Ordnance (LEO) howitzers.
India & Russia will raise logistics hub to support IAF Flankers.
India and Russia have agreed to a $300 million U.S. plan to establish a logistics hub to support the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI Flanker fleet.
The Pakistan Navy takes delivery of third ATR-72
The Pakistan Navy took delivery of its third ATR-72 MPA as well as a batch (of an undisclosed amount) of ScanEagle UAVs.
Opinion: The al-Khalid MBT should draw inspiration from Poland’s PT-16.
The PT-16 is evidence that older platforms such as the al-Khalid – if configured with current day subsystems and technologies – can remain relevant.