Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market Plus
As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter.
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.
Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program Plus
On 02 September 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that it will induct three new long-range maritime patrol aircraft based on the Embraer Lineage 1000E.
Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun Plus
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun.
IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates Plus
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish...
Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur Plus
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur.
Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept Plus
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult.
Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power Plus
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes.
Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs Plus
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects.
Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth Plus
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap.
Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank Plus
In an interview, Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Chairman, Maj. Gen Syed Aamer Raza, suggested that the al-Khalid 2 main battle tank could use technology from...