Indonesia displays Kaplan MT medium-weight tank
The Indonesian Army officially displayed its newly developed Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) last week during an official military parade
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.
Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief reveals new frigate purchase from China and ‘Harba’ missile
The outgoing Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah outlined the PN’s modernization efforts, including a new frigate program
US State Department approves THAAD sale to Saudi Arabia
The U.S. State Department has approved a $15 billion U.S. sale of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia opts for S-400 and other Russian weaponry
Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations for the S-400 long-range air defence system along with TOS-1A MRLS, AGS-30 AGLs and Kornet-EM ATGMs
Pakistan affirms plans to deploy earth observation satellite in 2018
Pakistan’s SUPARCO has confirmed that it will launch the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) in March 2018. It will join the PakSat-1R.
Turkish defence industry head reveals T129 ATAK-2 program
Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) İsmail Demir outlined plans for an improved variant of the T129 attack helicopter – ATAK-2
Leonardo AW189K flying with new Safran Aneto engine
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines announced that the Leonardo AW189K has been integrated with Safran’s newly launched Aneto turboshaft engine
UAE reportedly planning to sign Su-35 contract in 2017
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly planning to sign on for a squadron (or more) of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia
Pakistan appoints new Chief of Naval Staff
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to the position of Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah
Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?