Pakistan aspires for CPEC-driven aviation industry growth
At a symposium, the Pakistani government, Pakistan Air Force and private sector set near-term aviation activities and long-term industry goals
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.
Saab and Adani Group partner to promote Gripen in India
Saab and Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder: Is Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter Any Good?
Overview of the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China, including current and future variants (Block-III).
Ukraine aims for parallel armed forces and defence industry modernization
The Ukrainian government has laid out its intent to see the modernization of its armed forces and defence industry to “the level of the 21st...
The Indian Air Force pushes for additional 36 Rafale fighters
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for an additional 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters to augment the 36 fighters on order
Russia has delivered Mi-35M assault helicopters to Pakistan
Pakistani officials have confirmed the delivery of four Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia. Raise possibility of more arms.
Malaysia launches its first DCNS Gowind-based Littoral Combat Ship
Malaysia has launched its first DCNS Gowind-based Littoral Combat Ship for the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Maharaja Lela, on August 24
Kalashnikov signs letter-of-understanding with Pakistan’s POF
The Kalashnikov Concern and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) have signed an agreement to promote small arms to Pakistan’s civilian market
Russian Helicopters rolls out first dual-control Mi-28UB attack helicopter
Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22
Korea Aerospace Industries pushes FA-50 against Gripen for Botswana combat aircraft bid
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is pushing the FA-50 Golden Eagle against the JAS-39C/D Gripen for Botswana’s next-generation fighter bid