The U.K. could put Royal Navy Type 23 frigates for sale
The U.K. could put up to five Royal Navy Duke-class Type 23 frigates for sale. Officials have reportedly engaged Brazil and Chile on the 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.
Qatar and Russia sign defence cooperation agreement
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah signed a MoU with Russia’s Defence Ministry Sergey Shoygu in Doha.
Amid restructuring concerns, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones SA seeks partner for Pampa III
With the Argentinian government warning of a possible restructuring, the state-run company FAdeA is seeking buyers for its Pampa III trainer aircraft
Indian Air Force reportedly not keen on PAK-FA
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly pushing for India’s withdrawal from the PAK-FA 5th-generation fighter program with Russia
Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka
Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey.
Egypt reportedly mulling optional Rafale and Gowind 2500 purchases
Egypt is reportedly planning to exercise its optional clauses for 12 additional Rafale fighters and two Gowind 2500 corvettes from France
Egypt receives Gowind 2500 corvette and Type 209 submarine
Egypt’s first Gowind 2500 corvette and second Type 209 diesel-electric submarine arrived at a naval base in Alexandria on Wednesday, October 19
Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile
Bahrain inks F-16 deal, expresses interest in S-400 air defence system
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad El Khalifa, the Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, announced that Bahrain is negotiating with Russia for the S-400