Jordan is upgrading its Air Tractors for precision-strike
Jordan is upgrading its Air Tractor-based Archangels, enabling them to carry precision-guided bombs such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition
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.
Azerbaijan invites Pakistan to showcase the JF-17 at ADEX 2016
The Government of Azerbaijan invited Pakistan to present the JF-17 at its upcoming ADEX 2016 defence exhibition in September
Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s IRST
The JF-17 Block-III could incorporate an infrared search and track (IRST) system, but what IRST options are available? We take a look.
Saudi Arabia aims to local-source 50% of future arms acquisitions
Being the world’s fourth highest defence spender, Saudi Arabia is aiming to direct its expenditure to develop a robust domestic defence industry.
Romania and Pakistan eager to strengthen defence ties
With an eye on acquiring Romanian-built Puma helicopters, Pakistan is looking to take up Romania’s offer to strengthen defence ties
Pakistan orders six Cessna MEDEVAC aircraft
The Pakistan Armed Forces have ordered six Cessna-built aircraft for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions under a $14.1 million U.S. contract
Pakistan looks to market the JF-17 Thunder to Morocco
Despite the challenges, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is eager to market the JF-17 in Africa, especially Morocco and Nigeria
Is Pakistan in talks with China for the CH-4 armed drone?
A leading designer at CASC says that an “unnamed South Asian” country with a history of buying CH-drones is in talks for the CH-4.
Is the Altay MBT nearing production?
Turkish news outlets are reporting that Otokar is ready to mass produce the Altay main battle tank
Pakistan might consider the Klimov RD-33MK for JF-17
The Pakistan Air Force is considering the idea of changing the JF-17's engine from the RD-93 to the newer RD-33MK or WS-13.