Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is reportedly examining the possibility of acquiring a lightweight fighter to complement its F/A-18D and Su-30MKM fleets
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.
India successfully test-fires Nirbhay land-attack cruise missile
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Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion
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Romania will acquire locally-built Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters
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MKEK registers first exports of MPT-76 assault rifle
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HAL will source 70% of Tejas production work to Indian private sector
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will outsource nearly 70% of the Tejas multi-role fighter’s production work to India’s private sector
South Africa and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
Following her first meetings in Pakistan, South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises called for co-production and transfer-of-technology initiatives
Ukroboronprom undertakes marketing push for Antonov An-178 airlifter
Ukroboronprom is marketing the Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft to prospective customers, especially in the Middle East
Pakistan’s POF requests $250 m to modernize manufacturing facilities
Firearms and ammunition maker Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) requested $250 m U.S. over the next five years to modernize its manufacturing facilities
Indonesia receives second SIGMA 10514 frigate
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of its second SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR)-class frigate from PT PAL on Monday, October 30