Monthly Defense News Recap – November 2022 Plus
During IDEAS 2022, the Pakistani military set the direction of its modernization efforts by announcing several marque projects, like the Haider tank.
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.
IDEAS 2022: The JF-17 Reaches a Key Maturation Phase Plus
One of the highlights of Pakistan’s most recent biennial defence exhibition, IDEAS 2022, is the story around the JF-17’s growth as a platform.
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs.
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape Plus
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs.
Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects Plus
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones.
Monthly Defense News Recap – October 2022 Plus
The UK puts 14 C-130Js up for sale. Russia is leaning on Iranian drones. Pakistan Navy ships may be using a European VLS.
First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV Plus
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
Lessons from Ukraine: How Pakistan Can Fine-Tune its A2/AD
The Russia-Ukraine War provides valuable lessons for Pakistan on how to improve its anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities against a better-equipped foe.
Pakistan Starts Building Original Patrol Boat Plus
On October 06, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works cut the steel of the first of 20 new 38.8 metre patrol boats for the Pakistan Navy.
Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing Plus
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives.