Has the Pakistan Army selected the AK-103?
According to a credible Russian media outlet, Pakistan is planning to procure a large number of Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifles from Russia.
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.
Boeing and Tata begin construction of new AH-64 plant
Boeing has begun construction on a new AH-64 Apache production facility in partnership with Tata. India will become the source of key AH-64 parts.
UPDATE: Crashed UAV in Pakistan was undergoing flight tests
Wreckage from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crash in Mianwali (Pakistan) suggests that the Pakistani armed forces are evaluating the Chinese Wing Loong.
UAE’s NIMR successfully produced 1000 armoured vehicles
NIMR Automotive, a leading defence vendor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), successfully rolled out its 1000th armoured vehicle.
This Week in Review: Emergent Powers & New Paths
Qatar bought itself a brand new navy, Botswana is building a new air force, and Pakistan is forging a new path.
Details on Qatar’s multi billion-dollar naval deal with Italy
For $4.47 billion U.S. Qatar will be procuring four corvettes, two offshore patrol vessels and a landing platform dock (LPD) from Italy’s Fincantieri.
Pakistan to spend $12 billion on arms in 2016-2024
According to analysts, Pakistan will likely spend $12 billion U.S. on armaments from 2016 to 2024. An uncertain economic outlook could have an impact.
UAE will end year-long campaign in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will end its military operations in Yemen, roughly one year after it and Saudi Arabia entered the...
Qatar is buying five Italian warships for $5.61bn
Qatar will soon sign a $5.61 billion U.S. contract with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for five corvettes/light frigates and a support ship.
Botswana in talks for 8 to 12 JAS-39 Gripen fighters for $1.7bn
Botswana has confirmed that it is in talks with the Swedish government for 8-12 Gripen multi-role fighters for the Botswana Defence Force.