Pakistan and Italy agree to strengthen defence ties
Last week, Italy and Pakistan agreed to strengthen their defence ties. There are many areas of possible cooperation, but costs will be an issue
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.
Saudi Arabia is Pakistan’s largest arms importer; POF reveals new rifle program
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is strengthening its export prospects, but it needs more support from the Pakistani government & local security entitites
Turkey and Pakistan agree to enhance defence industry ties
Pakistan & Turkey agreed to strengthen defence ties, could this mean Pakistan will hasten efforts towards buying Turkish armaments - such as the ASELPOD?
Pakistan threatens to pursue Russian or Chinese fighters
If Foreign Military Financing is not forthcoming, Pakistani officials have threatened to look at the Su-35, J-10 and J-20 in lieu of subsidized F-16s.
Ukraine will develop new turbofan engine for fighters
Developing a fighter-grade turbofan engine will not be easy, but with the right funding partner, Ukraine could bring its engine to completion.
Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s HOBS AAM
A look at possible high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) options for the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III.
Sri Lanka may buy a Russian fighter (instead of JF-17/LCA)
The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130
The Value of Light Attackers – Part 1: Pakistan
A look at the dedicated attack aircraft being pitched for counterinsurgency and close air support missions. This week, we start with Pakistan
First maritime patrol vessel for Pakistan enters production
The first of six maritime patrol vessels for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has entered production in Karachi. KSEW will produce two of the vessels.
Pakistan will not get subsidies for F-16 purchase
Congress has refused to release Foreign Military Financing for Pakistan’s request for eight Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-52+