☰ Menu
Home
Quwa Premium
Pakistan Air Force Air Defence Development
Pakistan’s GIDS Makes Drone Marketing Push
Pakistan Reveals First Locally Built ‘Haider’ Tank
Account
Log In
Subscribe
About Us
About Quwa
Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Account
Log In
Pakistan Defence Forum
March 18, 2024
Pakistan Air Force Air Defence Development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 17, 2024
While it continued investing heavily in fighters since 2019, the PAF also revealed that it built a new and robust ground-based air defence system (GBADS)...
Read More
Pakistan’s GIDS Makes Drone Marketing Push
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 10, 2024
Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) demonstrated its Shahpar-II Block-II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to delegates from 11 countries....
Read More
Pakistan Reveals First Locally Built ‘Haider’ Tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 10, 2024
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) rolled out its first locally produced variant of the NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT), the Haider....
Read More
Pakistan Reveals ‘JF-17 PFX’ Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 2, 2024
In a recent promotional video commemorating Operation Swift Retort, Pakistan’s retaliatory response to India’s airstrikes in Balakot, the Pakistan Air... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
Damen Shipyards Launches Fourth Pakistan Navy OPV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 25, 2024
On 21 February, Damen Shipyards launched the fourth Yarmouk-class offshore patron vessel (OPV) for the Pakistan Navy (PN) from its facilities in Galat... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan Calls for Joint AAM Development with Turkiye
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 24, 2024
The senior leaderships of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Turkish Armed Forces tabled a discussion about jointly pursuing air-to-air missile (AAM) technology....
Read More
Pakistan Lays Keel for Sixth Hangor-Class Submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 15, 2024
Pakistan's KSEW laid the keel of its second of four Hangor submarines in production for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Eight submarines are on order....
Read More
Could Decoy Drones be on Pakistan’s Roadmap?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2024
With Shahpar-II production in full swing, will Pakistan carry the momentum with new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designs?...
Read More
Analysis: The Pakistan Army’s Air Defence Systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 3, 2024
In January, the Pakistan Army (PA) conducted an exercise to test its various air defence systems. Based on the details released by Inter-Services Publ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Quietly Inducts a New Erieye AEW&C System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 26, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed that it received a new Saab 2000-based Erieye AEW&C system. It was given the serial “23-053.”...
Read More
Pakistan Sends Type 21 Frigate Back to the UK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 24, 2024
The Pakistan Navy (PN) agreed to return the Type 21 frigate – PNS Tariq (HMS Ambuscade) – to the United Kingdom, where it could become a floating museum....
Read More
Analysis: Pakistan-Iran Tensions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 19, 2024
Last week, Iran and Pakistan exchanged guided munition fire across each other’s borders. This analysis unpacks the long-term outcomes....
Read More
Iran and Pakistan Exchange Cross-Border Strikes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 17, 2024
On Tuesday, 16 January, Iran carried out a strike using missiles and drones in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, apparently in the Panjgur district....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Announces Plans to Procure J-31 Stealth Fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 11, 2024
The Pakistan Air Force’s leadership announced that work is underway to induct the Chinese J-31 stealth fighter “in the near future.”...
Read More
Pakistan Tests New Fatah-II Surface-to-Surface Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 6, 2024
On 27 December 2023, the Pakistani military announced that it test-fired a new 400 km-range surface-to-surface missile, the Fatah-II....
Read More
Monthly Defense News – December 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 28, 2023
Iran reportedly signs deal to buy Su-35SE, Yak-130, and Mi-28NMEs from Russia. Pakistan’s JF-17 Block-III is reportedly powered by the Klimov RD-93MA engine. ...
Read More
Heavy Industries Taxila Indigenizing Armour & Artillery Portfolio
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 22, 2023
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) is aggressively working towards indigenizing the Pakistan Army’s (PA) forthcoming armour and artillery solutions....
Read More
Embraer C-390 Makes Inroads as C-130J Competitor
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 15, 2023
By securing several notable customers towards the end of 2023, Embraer’s C-390 multirole tanker-transport (MRTT) aircraft is emerging as a viable C-130J competitor....
Read More
Rise of the Tactical Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2023
Building on the success of lightweight tactical fighters like the F-5-series, Mirage III/5, Mirage F-1, MiG-21, and others, aircraft original equipmen... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
Monthly Defense News – November 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 2, 2023
Turkey Expresses Interest in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Portugal Orders Multirole Vessel Capable of Being a Drone Carrier....
Read More
Pakistan Reportedly Negotiating for L-15 Trainers from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 2, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly speaking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for the procurement of Hongdu L-15 lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT)....
Read More
What is Baykar Group Doing in Pakistan?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 12, 2023
Baykar announced that it will conduct research and development (R&D) work at Pakistan’s National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP)....
Read More
Pakistan Debuts JF-17 Block-3 at 2023 Dubai Air Show
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 5, 2023
In November, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) brought its newly inducted JF-17 Block-III to the 2023 Dubai Air Show, marking the latest Thunder variant’s international debut. ...
Read More
Monthly Defense News – October 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 29, 2023
Nigeria Receives First T129 Attack Helicopters from Turkey. Thailand Looks to Pivot S26T Purchase to a New Frigate Instead....
Read More
JF-17 Thunder: Giving 20 Important Years with Decades More to Come
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 22, 2023
It has been over 20 years since the maiden flight of the JF-17. Since then, the fighter has become Pakistan’s workhorse fighter....
Read More
Analysis: Is Pakistan’s Next Strategic Focus on Boosting Munitions Output?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 15, 2023
Ukraine’s struggles are exposing the necessity of having a reliable domestic munitions production capability....
Read More
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2023
Like his predecessor, Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains....
Read More
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2023
The PN has embarked on an ambitious plan to both modernize and expand its surface fleet with new warships from China, Turkey, and the Netherlands – and, in time, will complement those with locally built original...
Monthly Defense News – September 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 27, 2023
India mulls second indigenous aircraft carrier. Pakistan's GIDS reveals indigenous turbojet engine for cruise missile and drone applications....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Makes Gains in Surface Combatant Programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 24, 2023
Key Pakistan Navy (PN) surface combatant programs have started materializing, namely its Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette and Yarmouk-class Batch-II offs... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10 per...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 24, 2023
In August, Turkey’s Deputy Defense Minister, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, said that Turkish officials will visit Pakistan to discuss the latter’s potential ent... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 10, 2023
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability? ...
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 10, 2023
Several months after greenlighting the transfer of third-party F-16s and training from Europe, the U.S. will now directly provide F-16 flight training to Ukrainian pilots. ...
Read More
Pakistan Launches 4th MILGEM Corvette (PNS Tariq – 283)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 23, 2023
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Babur-class MILGEM corvette, the PNS Tariq (283)....
Read More
Pakistan Looks to Use Drones as Strike Assets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 14, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is integrating numerous stand-off range weapons (SOW) to its newly inducted Bayraktar Akıncı drone....
Read More
Türkiye and Pakistan to Start Talks on KAAN Stealth Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 11, 2023
Türkiye will start negotiations with Pakistani officials in August about Pakistan potentially joining the KAAN next-generation fighter project....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
Read More
India Greenlights Navy Rafale and Scorpene Talks With France
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2023
India’s Ministry of Defence’s Defence Acquisition Council paved the way for talks for 26 Rafale fighters and 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy....
Read More
India and Pakistan Continue Building Their Naval Aviation Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 16, 2023
Both Pakistan and India are heavily investing in unmanned technologies to complement their air, surface, and sub-surface fleets....
Read More
Cluster Warheads Enter the Russia-Ukraine War
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 9, 2023
The U.S is releasing Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) artillery rounds to Ukraine, marking the entry of submunitions warheads in the war....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 25, 2023
GE Aerospace signs MoU with India's HAL to produce the F414 turbofan engine; Pakistan seemingly shows interest in Turkiye's next-gen fighter....
Read More
Lessons from Ukraine: Securing the Munitions Supply Chain
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 18, 2023
Pakistan is gearing its defence industry to produce more sophisticated munitions, a likely move to secure more of its ammunition supply channel....
Read More
Pakistan Works to Enhance its Rocket Artillery Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 11, 2023
Pakistan is developing a new variant of its Fatah-series of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with a range of 250 km....
Read More
In-House SAM Projects Hint at Pakistan’s Air Defence Goals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 4, 2023
In May 2023, Pakistan’s GIDS revealed that the Pakistani defence industry is working on a number of surface-to-air missile (SAM) projects....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 28, 2023
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) successfully test flew its T625 Gökbey general purpose helicopter with the indigenously developed TS1400 turboshaft engine....
Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Industry Lays Out Ambitious Future Roadmap
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2023
Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), the commercial wing of Pakistan’s state-owned defence industry vendors, released its future product roadmap....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Commissions Last 2 Type 054A/P Frigates
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 14, 2023
The Pakistan Navy (PN) formally inducted its final pair of Tughril-class multi-mission frigates, completing its Type 054A/P fleet to four ships....
Read More
Türkiye Christens its Next-Gen Fighter as “KAAN”
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system....
Read More
Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 23, 2023
Ukraine receives additional MiG-29s, but are these jets enough? India is aiming to take its next big step with the AMCA. Brazil and the UAE are jointly developing new missiles. ...
Read More
Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 16, 2023
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...
Read More
How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2023
With Project AZM defunct, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will have to adjust its next-gen fighter requirements by seeking an off-the-shelf solution....
Read More
New MPA Solutions Look to Take on Boeing P-8A Poseidon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2023
South Africa’s Paramount Group and Canada’s PAL Aerospace are working to tap into the growing market for next-generation maritime patrol aircraft....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 26, 2023
The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries. ...
Read More
Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 19, 2023
TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
Read More
Economic Security: Pakistan’s Fatal Weakness
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2023
Pakistan’s anemic economy (relative to the country’s size, population, and potential) is a critical security vulnerability. ...
Read More
The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
Read More
Pakistan Adds to JF-17 Value Proposition with Taimoor ALCM
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 19, 2023
Pakistan is reportedly offering its Taimoor air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) for export. It may package this ALCM with the new JF-17 Block-3....
Read More
Japan to Replace Attack Helicopters With Drones
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 12, 2023
Japan announced that it will replace its fleet of manned attack and armed scout helicopters with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – January 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 5, 2023
Turkish Aerospace reaches new milestone. Pakistan cuts steel of first indigenous patrol boat. India works to integrate its own AIP to Scorpene submarine....
Read More
Kyiv Looks to Sharpen its Spear With Advanced Western Arms
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 29, 2023
Ukraine is reportedly expecting the U.S. and its other Western allies to supply upwards of 321 heavy tanks and, potentially later, fighter aircraft....
Read More
J-10CE and JF-17 – Pakistan’s Emerging High-Low Mix
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 22, 2023
Through this decade, the J-10CE and JF-17 Block-3 will form the new mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) combat aircraft fleet...
Read More
Why CPEC Went Wrong for Both Pakistan and China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2023
Why did CPEC ‘fail’ to deliver on Pakistan’s economic hopes? Was CPEC truly a “Marshall Plan?” ...
Read More
The “Silent Service” is Still the Future of Pakistan’s Navy
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 8, 2023
With the fifth and sixth boats under production, it seems that the Pakistan Navy’s Hangor submarine project is proceeding (but without German engines)....
Read More
2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – December 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 25, 2022
Turkish Aerospace continues showcasing the progress it is making on its key aircraft projects....
Read More
Bayraktar Kızılelma: Türkiye’s Homegrown Jet UCAV Takes Flight
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2022
On 14 December 2022, Baykar Technology announced that it flew its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first time....
Read More
Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
Read More
Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 4, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – November 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 27, 2022
During IDEAS 2022, the Pakistani military set the direction of its modernization efforts by announcing several marque projects, like the Haider tank....
Read More
IDEAS 2022: The JF-17 Reaches a Key Maturation Phase
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 20, 2022
One of the highlights of Pakistan’s most recent biennial defence exhibition, IDEAS 2022, is the story around the JF-17’s growth as a platform. ...
Read More
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2022
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs....
Read More
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2022
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs....
Read More
Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 6, 2022
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones. ...
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – October 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 30, 2022
The UK puts 14 C-130Js up for sale. Russia is leaning on Iranian drones. Pakistan Navy ships may be using a European VLS....
Read More
First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 24, 2022
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
Read More
Lessons from Ukraine: How Pakistan Can Fine-Tune its A2/AD
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 16, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine War provides valuable lessons for Pakistan on how to improve its anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities against a better-equipped foe....
Read More
Pakistan Starts Building Original Patrol Boat
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 9, 2022
On October 06, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works cut the steel of the first of 20 new 38.8 metre patrol boats for the Pakistan Navy....
Read More
Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
Read More
Is Ukraine’s Use of the HIMARS Making the Case for Land-Based Strike Capabilities?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 19, 2022
One of the key assets Ukraine has been using in its bid to reclaim territory has been the U.S-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)....
Read More
Is Ukraine’s Use of the HIMARS Making the Case for Land-Based Strike Capabilities?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 19, 2022
One of the key assets Ukraine has been using in its bid to reclaim territory has been the U.S-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)....
Read More
Turkey Makes Statement in Aerospace & Aims to Soar in 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 5, 2022
Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, in time for its 100th anniversary....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 29, 2022
A look at top Pakistani defence news topics in the month of August 2022: Pakistan inducts its second Type 054A/P frigate; Turkey tests SIPER long-range SAM....
Read More
A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
Read More
Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
Read More
New Photos of Chinese Z-10ME Show Additional Improvements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 7, 2022
New photos emerged through Weibo of the Z-10ME attack helicopter, an improved variant of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) Z-10. ...
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 31, 2022
Pakistan will start getting its first of seven ex-Belgian C-130Hs soon. The Pakistan Navy ordered a new batch of OPVs. And South Korea flew its homegrown fighter....
Read More
Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2022
Through June and July, Baykar Makina test-fired several guided air-to-ground munitions from its Bayraktar Akıncı high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) u... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10 per...
Argentina Weighs its Fighter Options: Is the JF-17 Still on the Table?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 3, 2022
For Argentina, the challenge of buying the JF-17 is not just a narrow technology issue, but a broader geo-political matter....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 26, 2022
Pakistan’s J-10CE and Type 054A/P frigate programs continue progressing. Pakistan is also aiming to shore up its existing US equipment. ...
Read More
Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 12, 2022
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years....
Read More
Ukraine: Showcasing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Drones
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 6, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war crossed its 100th day. Today, the war shows the benefits of drones for area and access denial, but their strategic limits as well....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 30, 2022
This week’s Quwa Premium article is a recap of some defence news items from around the world. Besides a basic overview of the news, this article also ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium...
Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Third MILGEM Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2022
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s third Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette – PNS Badr....
Read More
The Growth of Pakistan’s Air Defence Environment
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 8, 2022
One of the marque aspects of Pakistan’s defence modernization efforts is its widespread drive to improve its ground-based and sea-based air defence en... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Monthly Defense News Recap – April
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 25, 2022
ASFAT A.Ş. selects SSI’s ShipConstructor solution for Jinnah-class frigate. Pakistan Navy inducts FAC(M)-4, PNS Haibat. Bayraktar TB2 extends its wartime utility....
Read More
J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 18, 2022
In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China. This marked the completion of a six-year-long acquisition effort....
Read More
Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 10, 2022
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Bajwa, said that Pakistan will ultimately rely more on China for arms....
Read More
Turkey Sets Direction for Indigenous Fighter Engine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing an indigenous engine through its subsidiary, TR Motor, which it acquired in 2017....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
Read More
Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 20, 2022
Both Pakistan and India will improve their anti-air capabilities to neutralize cruise missile threats. But will incident spur a new foreign relations shift?...
Read More
After Inducting the J-10CE, Pakistan Hints at More Acquisitions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 13, 2022
In a promotional video, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) hinted that it was procuring the Wing Loong 2 as well as Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı drones and HQ-9BE long-range air defence system....
Read More
Drones: The Future of ‘Budget’ Air Power?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2022
The success of the Bayraktar TB2 is not only inviting the interest of established air forces. Rather, these drones could be a new entryway for smaller countries to build air power....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 27, 2022
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs. ...
Read More
Analysis: Pakistan’s Jinnah-Class Frigate Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2022
With the Jinnah-class frigate, the Pakistan Navy (PN) is trying to produce a capable, cost-effective mainstay surface warship to drive its future fleet....
Read More
Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 13, 2022
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back to the Indonesian economy....
Read More
The Pakistan Army is Evolving its Strike Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2022
The induction of the SH-15 self-propelled howitzer is another piece in Pakistan’s efforts to build its long-range, targeted strike capabilities from land....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap: January 2022
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 30, 2022
The Pakistan Army takes delivery of Norinco SH-15 self-propelled howitzers. The Pakistan Navy inducts 10 ex-Qatari Sea King helicopters. Turkey’s Bayraktar Akıncı secures an export order....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
Read More
JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force’s workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
Read More
Pakistan Orders J-10CE Fighters from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 9, 2022
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly has a number of Chengdu J-10CE fighters on order from China. The PAF is slated to receive its first J-10CEs by March 2022....
Read More
Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
Read More
Monthly Defense News Recap: December 2021
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 26, 2021
China launches Pakistan's fourth Type 054A/P frigate. Pakistan receives a new batch of VT4 tanks and kits for upgrading its older tanks....
Read More
Pakistan Reveals New Rifles – POF BW20 and POF BW21
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 19, 2021
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) revealed its in-house, original rifles, the BW20 and BW21. The POF BW20 and BW21 are chambered for 7.62x51 mm NATO rounds....
Read More
Pakistan’s KSEW Cuts Steel of Fifth Hangor Submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2021
On 09 December 2021, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) cut the steel of the fifth Hangor-class submarine for the Pakistan Navy (PN)....
Read More
Pakistan Showcases New Shahpar-II Drone
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 5, 2021
Pakistan’s GIDS is offering the Shahpar-II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Burq missile for export....
Read More
Monthly News Recap: November 2021
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
Read More
Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 21, 2021
On November 06, 2021, Turkey announced that it test-fired its SIPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is aiming to induct the SIPER by 2023....
Read More
Pakistan Gets First Type 054A/P Frigate from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 14, 2021
On November 08 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first of four Type 054A/P frigates – PNS Tughril....
Read More
New Mainstay Weapons: Loitering Munitions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 7, 2021
Available in various sizes, loitering munitions are versatile weapons that may become a mainstay staple in the world’s militaries and, potentially, non-state actors....
Read More
China’s New Fighters Emerge
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 31, 2021
Last week, photos emerged of two new fighters from China’s burgeoning aerospace industry: the twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20, and, potentially, the carrier-borne J-XY (or J-35)....
Read More
Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
Read More
Pakistan Army Inducts HQ-9/P Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 17, 2021
On 14 October 2021, the Pakistan Army announced that it inducted the HQ-9/P long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
Read More
Pakistan’s C4I Evolution
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 10, 2021
Compared to India, Pakistan’s ability to acquire the latest fighter aircraft and other sophisticated weapons (especially from the West) is markedly mo... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 3, 2021
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....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 5, 2021
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....
Read More
Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 30, 2021
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun....
Read More
IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 22, 2021
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 submarines....
Read More
Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 15, 2021
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur....
Read More
Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 8, 2021
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....
Read More
Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 1, 2021
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2021
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects....
Read More
Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 18, 2021
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....
Read More
Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 11, 2021
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 the VT-4....
Read More
Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 27, 2021
Pakistan is allocating funds in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget for 2021-2022 to study space development growth....
Read More
Pakistan Receives Additional VT4 and Al-Khalid-I Parts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 20, 2021
In May 2021, Pakistan took delivery of additional VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) and subassemblies for the al-Khalid Improved (al-Khalid I)....
Read More
Pakistan Reportedly Launch Customer of Naval CAMM-ER
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 13, 2021
The Pakistan Navy (PN) is reportedly the launch customer of MBDA’s Albatros NG Naval Based Air Defence (NBAD) system. In a press release in March 2... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access...
How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
Read More
The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 30, 2021
In recent weeks, there have been reports of the Pakistani government working to “reset” its relationship with the United States. Pakistan’s main goal ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Nigeria Takes Delivery of 3 JF-17 Thunder Fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 23, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took delivery of its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
Read More
More Pakistan Navy Ships Enter Construction
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 16, 2021
China and Turkey have laid the keels of the Pakistan Navy’s third Type 054A/P frigate and second MILGEM corvette, respectively....
Read More
JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
Read More
JF-17 Block-3 Starts Taking Shape
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 2, 2021
A recent photo of a JF-17 Block-III prototype (3001) equipped with the PL-10 high-off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) shows that weapons integration is underway....
Read More
Why ‘Next-Gen’ Will Include Non-Stealth Fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 25, 2021
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) studying the idea of developing a new ‘fourth-generation’ fighter to replace its F-16s, so ‘next-generation’ fighters may not all be stealth-focused....
Read More
Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 18, 2021
To bring its next-generation fighter (MMU) to fruition, Turkey realized that it would need to develop a wide range of critical inputs. Its efforts are now gaining traction....
Read More
The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 11, 2021
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s....
Read More
Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
Read More
Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the la... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 21, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly assigning its newly inducted JF-17Bs to both operational squadrons and a dedicated training unit....
Read More
Pakistan’s Surface-to-Surface Missiles: Strategic Intent with Conventional Potential
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 14, 2021
In February 2021, Pakistan conducted training launches of its Ghaznavi short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and Babur 1A ground-launched cruise missil... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
New Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Procurement Plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2021
In an interview with Global Times, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, revealed that the Pakistan Navy is looking for new corvettes, submarines, and helicopters....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Programs Continue Moving Forward
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 31, 2021
The Pakistan Navy saw through the launch of its second Type 054A/P frigate in China as well as the start to production of its third MILGEM corvette in Turkey....
Read More
Pakistan Takes Delivery of CH-4 Drones from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 23, 2021
On 15 January 2021, the Pakistan Army took delivery of five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT)....
Read More
India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 17, 2021
On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade. ...
Read More
Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 10, 2021
On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km....
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Delivers New JF-17B Batch
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 2, 2021
On 30 December 2020, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled out 14 JF-17B twin-seat fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). These aircraft will... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) repeatedly signalled an interest (or potential need) for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
Read More
Can Pakistan Mirror Turkey’s Drone-Use Strategy?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 13, 2020
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 has drawn attention for its effectiveness against armoured vehicles and air defence systems in Syria and Libya. Should Pakistan adopt a similar drone-use strategy as Turkey?...
Read More
Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 6, 2020
In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder....
Read More
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2020
By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China....
Read More
Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 15, 2020
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations....
Read More
The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
Read More
Pakistan’s A2/AD Efforts: P282 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 1, 2020
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) announcement of the P282 anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) indicates that the PN will continue boosting its anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities, despite fleet growth....
Read More
Is Pakistan Getting More Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 25, 2020
Pakistan’s previous Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) seemingly indicated that the Navy will acquire six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of “larger tonnage.” Quwa examines if additional OPVs are on the roadmap, and if so, how they...
Analysis: Pakistan Navy’s New LRMPA Project
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 18, 2020
The Pakistan Navy announced that it acquired one twin-engine commercial jet aircraft for use as a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA). Pakistan is currently seeking a total of 10 LRMPAs....
Read More
Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief Reveals 50-Ship Vision
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 10, 2020
Pakistan’s outgoing Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmoud Abbasi, revealed that the service arm is working to build a fleet of 50 ships, of which at least 20 would be ‘major surface vessels.’...
Read More
Pakistan Officially Reveals VT4 Tank Induction
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 4, 2020
On 22 September 2020, the Pakistan Army (PA) showed-off a newly acquired VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at the Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum. Pakistan’s... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistan Offers Glimpses of Next-Generation Fighter Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 20, 2020
In its commemoration event of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) showed a number of activities that may hint at its next-generation fighter aircraft program, Project Azm....
Read More
Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 13, 2020
In its most recent ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) revealed that it drafted and proposed a new defence offset policy to accompany its arms procurement....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 30, 2020
On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC). The PAF hopes to use CENTAIC to drive the development of new military and civilian...
Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
Pakistan Inducts Batch of al-Khalid-I Tanks
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 9, 2020
On 28 July 2020, the Pakistan Army’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) delivered a batch of al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBT)....
Read More
Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 12, 2020
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17? ...
Read More
Moving Forward With the MILGEM-J Corvette/Frigate
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 28, 2020
The Pakistan’s MILGEM corvette/frigate design shaping into a capable solution for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) current and future needs. The PN should commit to additional ships and boost the localization of subsystems, weapons, and other inputs....
Read More
Turkey Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 21, 2020
Turkey’s Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) announced that it successfully tested its TJ300 miniature turbojet engine at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities. TEI also tested the “core” of its domestic TS1400 turboshaft engine, and is aiming to...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 14, 2020
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has not yet reached the level Turkey is at in drone design...
Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 24, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said that the PN will acquire new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), drones and helicopters....
Read More
The Groundwork to Induct a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 17, 2020
The draw the full effectiveness of a long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), the end-user must employ an integrated radar surveillance system. This system must eliminate coverage blind spots caused by the curvature of the Earth, and guide...
The Jinnah-Class Frigate: Pakistan’s Next-Generation Warship?
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 3, 2020
In its contract for four MILGEM warships, the Pakistan Navy (PN) also bought assistance to design its own frigate. Considering that the PN is paying for both the design assistance and intellectual property (IP) rights, this...
Rumours Abound of Large Sino-Pakistan Armour Deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 3, 2020
China’s state-owned NORINCO announced that it will deliver two customized VT4 main battle tanks to an undisclosed customer. Reports suggest that the VT4s are meant for the Pakistan Army, which may have committed to ordering approximately...
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 3)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 26, 2020
The final outcome of Swift Retort will see the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) tailor its training for large scale air operations and modern platforms at all stages....
Read More
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Type 054A/P: Work Progresses on Pakistan’s New Frigates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 5, 2020
On 23 March 2020, the Pakistan Navy announced that the China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Limited (CSTC) laid the keel for Pakistan’s second Type 054A/P frigate. Pakistan has four Type 054A/P frigates on order, all of which...
Pakistan Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 5, 2020
Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17. Procuring an off-the-shelf fighter may offer marginal benefits relative...
Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030 (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
Read More
Germany Cleared EUR 174.4 M in Arms to Pakistan in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2020
According to Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s 2018 Military Equipment Export Report, Berlin approved €174.4 million ($194.35 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan....
Read More
Pakistan Issues Tender for Radomes for TPS-77 MRR and YLC-18A
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2020
The Directorate of Procurement (Air) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) issued a public tender for the “procurement of radomes for TPS-77 MRR and YLC-18-18A radars.”...
Read More
Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2020
With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....
Read More
Nigeria Will Take Delivery of JF-17 Fighters in November 2020
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2020
The Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar announced that the NAF will receive its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters in November 2020....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Seeks Platform for Long-Range Anti-Sub Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2020
In January 2020, the Pakistan Navy (PN) released a tender for one twin-engine jet-powered aircraft intended for conversion into a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA)....
Read More
The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 23, 2020
Pakistan is working to quadruple the size of its submarine fleet, while India is now aggressively working to build an extensive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. Can Pakistan overcome India’s efforts and, in turn, maintain a high-threat...
Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
Read More
Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III....
Read More
Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III....
Read More
Pakistan’s Economic Challenges: The Trade Deficit
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 2, 2020
Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for...
Pakistan’s Economic Challenges (Part 1): The Trade Deficit
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 2, 2020
Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Boeing Says Bangladesh is Considering AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 22, 2020
Boeing confirmed to reporters that its AH-64E was “down-selected” for a potential acquisition program in Bangladesh. If it materializes, it would be the first major big-ticket US arms sale to Dhaka following Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan...
US Demonstrates Anti-Cruise Missile Capability via Laser-Guided Rockets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 21, 2020
The US Air Force’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron demonstrated an ability to shoot down subsonic cruise missiles using AGR-20A APKWS laser-guided rockets from F-16s....
Read More
Turkey Announces Akya Heavyweight Torpedo Tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 20, 2020
On 16 January 2020, the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, highlighted the progress Turkey is making with its defence industry, and announced that the country also test-fired its own heavyweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the...
Turkey Tests Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 19, 2020
Turkey’s TÜBİTAK-SAGE announced that it test fired its currently under-development Gökdoğan beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) ...
Read More
Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 19, 2020
In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020. ...
Read More
Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17Bs?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 19, 2020
In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020. ...
Read More
Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 16, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems....
Read More
Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2020
On 14 January, Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group signed a memorandum-of-understanding with the Bangladeshi Ministry of Industry to “establish and develop a shipbuilding and ship repair industry” in the country aimed at fulfilling local and foreign...
US to Remove Turkey From F-35 Work by End of 2020
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 14, 2020
The Pentagon is working to remove Turkey from the majority of F-35 Lightning II supply work by March 2020, while aiming to completely end Ankara’s involvement in the program by end of year....
Read More
Pakistani Senate Committee Sets Goals for PAC
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 13, 2020
On 07 January 2020, Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production called on Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) to continue meeting the needs of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) while taking on more commercial ventures and reducing...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 12, 2020
Turkish Aerospace’s CEO announced that the company invited Malaysia to participate in the production of the Hürjet trainer/light combat aircraft and TF-X next-generation fighter. ...
Read More
Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 9, 2020
Ukraine is implementing an extensive re-armament program for its armed forces along, in tandem, with growing the output and activity of its defence industry. The policy was cemented in August 2017, when Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko,...
Leonardo Demos Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 8, 2020
Leonardo UK demonstrated a next-generation radar warning receiver (RWR) system that it says is four times as accurate as existing RWRs, but one-tenth the size....
Read More
Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 7, 2020
According to Turkey’s President of Defense Industries (SSB), Dr. Ismail Demir, Pakistan extended its delivery window for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter by one year. ...
Read More
Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 6, 2020
Turkey’s main aerospace contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) opened an office in Pakistan’s National Science & Technology Park in 2019, becoming the first Turkish entity to do so. ...
Read More
Pakistan Navy Officially Inducts ATR-72 MPA and LUNA NG UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 5, 2020
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Director General of Public Relations announced that the PN inducted ATR-72 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and Luna NG unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
Read More
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
Pakistan’s PAC and AVIC Sign Agreement to Co-Produce Chinese Commercial Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 2, 2020
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed an agreement with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to “co-produce” the latter’s commercial aircraft....
Read More
Pakistan’s PAC Inaugurates JF-17 Integration Facility
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 1, 2020
On 27 December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) inaugurated a new integration facility for installing, testing and qualifying electronics and munitions to the JF-17 domestically....
Read More
JF-17 Block 3 Prototype Takes Flight
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 31, 2019
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block III conducted its maiden test flight. There are only minor changes to the airframe, most of the upgrades are either internal or subsystem related....
Read More
The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 29, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
Read More
The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 28, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
Read More
A Joint Land and Air Approach to SEAD/DEAD
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 22, 2019
In environments with increasingly saturated and layered air defence systems, it is likely that the future of Pakistan’s SEAD/DEAD capability rests on joint air and land operations....
Read More
A Joint Land and Air Approach to SEAD/DEAD
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 22, 2019
In environments with increasingly saturated and layered air defence systems, it is likely that the future of Pakistan’s SEAD/DEAD capability rests on joint air and land operations....
Read More
The Push to Boost Pakistan’s Space Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2019
In his speech during the AirTech ’17 conference in December 2017 at Air University Islamabad, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman, stated that Pakistan...
Pakistan’s Integrated Dynamics Reveals Pseudo-Satellite Project
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 16, 2019
Integrated Dynamics, a private sector company in Pakistan, says it is developing High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) platforms in the form of solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
Read More
Tests Scheduled for Pakistan’s First Upgraded Agosta 90B in 2020
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 15, 2019
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) is planning to start the sea trials of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first upgraded Agosta 90B submarine – PNS/M Hamza – in early 2020....
Read More
The Post Swift Retort Environment
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
Read More
The Post Swift Retort Environment
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Shows Off Ongoing Projects
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is currently working on multiple programs, including a high-speed target drone, precision-guided bombs, targeting pod integration, and possibly its MALE UAV project....
Read More
Turkey’s Aselsan to Open an Office in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 11, 2019
The Turkish defence electronics supplier Aselsan is reportedly planning to open an office in Pakistan, one of its leading overseas customers across multiple big-ticket programs....
Read More
Why the JF-17 Block 3 Matters to the Pakistan Air Force
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 10, 2019
The JF-17 Block-III is the first major iterative upgrade to the JF-17: it will introduce an active-electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an integrated electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) suite, updated avionics suite, three-axis/all-digital fly-by-wire...
Turkey’s Akıncı Drone Completes First Test Flight
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 9, 2019
On 06 December 2019, the privately-owned Turkish aerospace company Baykar announced that its new twin-engine drone, the Akıncı, performed its maiden test flight....
Read More
Saab Delivers Deployable Maintenance Facility Solution to Hungary
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2019
The ‘Deployable Maintenance Facility’ (DAM) is a unique approach on forward aircraft deployment by enabling the end-user to move both the aircraft and its maintenance support elements with ease, i.e., without investing in fixed logistics infrastructure...
South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2019
In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2019
In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
Pakistan Army Conducts Training Exercise in Bahawalpur
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 5, 2019
On 05 December 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa observed a training exercise involving an Army Strike Corps in Bahawalpur, Punjab. ...
Read More
Rheinmetall Tests 76 km Range Artillery System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 4, 2019
On 06 November 2019, Germany’s Rheinmetall test-fired an artillery round from a South African Denel Land Systems G6 howitzer and achieved a range of 76, the highest achieved range for a 155 shell. ...
Read More
A Look at Pakistan’s Sonmiani Weapon Test Range
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 3, 2019
On 02 February 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range....
Read More
Update (2019): Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Purchase
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 2, 2019
In an interview published on 02 December 2019, the head of Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB), Dr. İsmail Demir said the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan is still proceeding....
Read More
Calidus B-250 Light Attack Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2019
Offered by the UAE-based company Calidus, the B-250 is a turboprop-powered light combat aircraft for primarily counterinsurgency (COIN) and counterterrorism (CT) missions. In 2019, Calidus secured its first contract from the UAE for 24 B-250 aircraft...
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
Pakistan Conducts ‘Command Level Operation’ Exercise
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2019
On 29 November 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it held a ‘command level operation’ exercise – designated ‘Hawk-Eye’ – across all three of its Regional Commands. ...
Read More
Pakistan Shows Glimpse of its New Drones
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 28, 2019
At the 2019 Dubai Air Show, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) showed both an illustration and a photo a test-launch of its new jet-powered target drone. It also showed an illustration of its medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned...
Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Fourth Fast Attack Craft (Missile)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 27, 2019
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft (missile) – or FAC(M) – on 27 November 2019. ...
Read More
Turkey Starts Testing S-400 Air Defence System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 26, 2019
The Ankara Governorate announced that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has started testing the radar systems of its newly acquired S-400 long-range air defence system....
Read More
South Africa Blocks New Arms Transfers to Saudi Arabia and UAE
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 25, 2019
The South African government blocked the sale of new arms to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries over a dispute over inspections....
Read More
China Officially Promotes J-10C for Export
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2019
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has begun promoting a variant of the J-10C for export. Designated FC-20E, the product was officially put on display as a mock-up at the 2019 Dubai Air Show. ...
Read More
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet signs EPC contract with Swedish Coastguard
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2019
Damen Oskarshamnsvarvet has signed an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Kustbevakningen, the Swedish Coastguard (KBV), for a modernisation and modification project on the vessel KBV 181. ...
Read More
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Pakistan Apparently Received a JY-27A Radar from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 21, 2019
Satellite images revealed the presence of a radar system, potentially the CETC JY-27A, at the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) M.M Alam Air Base. ...
Read More
JF-17 to Take Part in Malaysia’s New Fighter Competition
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 20, 2019
Malaysia shortlisted the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex/Aviation Industry Corporation of China JF-17 as one of seven potential fighters for its light combat aircraft competition....
Read More
Pakistan Will Need Submarine Rescue Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 19, 2019
In its 2015-2016 disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) listed the construction of a submarine rescue and salvage vessel for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at KSEW. The MoDP did not provide a specific timeline, but...
Aselsan Secures €176.9 m Contract for Pakistan’s MILGEM Corvette Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 18, 2019
On 14 November 2019, Aselsan announced that it signed a €176.9 m contract with ASFAT A.Ş to supply subsystems for the Pakistan Navy’s MILGEM corvettes....
Read More
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Visits Romania & Reviews Upcoming Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 17, 2019
On 16 November 2019, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, paid an official visit to Romania. The CNS also visited Damen Shipyards Galati, which constructed the...
Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 17, 2019
On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities....
Read More
Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 17, 2019
On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities....
Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 14, 2019
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements....
Pakistan Navy Takes Part in Multi-National Exercise in Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2019
The PNS Alamgir has been in Turkey since 09 November 2019 for a 12-day multinational maritime exercise – designated Operation Mediterranean Shield – in the Aegean Sea....
Read More
Turkey Test Fires Atmaca Anti-Ship Missile from MILGEM Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 12, 2019
On 4 November 2019, Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency announced that the Turkish Navy’s TCG Kinaliada, a MILGEM corvette, successfully test-fired an Atmaca anti-ship cruising missile....
Read More
Profile: Pakistan’s New Hangor Submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 11, 2019
The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028. ...
Read More
India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 10, 2019
The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets....
Read More
India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 10, 2019
Through its deployment of land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) and various ballistic missiles, Pakistan stated that it is maintaining “minimum credible ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
UAE Launches New Company ‘Edge’ to Spearhead Defence Industry
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 10, 2019
The United Arab Emirates launched EDGE Group, a new state-owned enterprise, to consolidate the country’s 25 defence suppliers to provide new solutions for the domestic UAE and overseas markets. ...
Read More
EU Military Committee Chairman Makes Official Visit to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 7, 2019
The Chairman of the European Union Military Committee, General Claudio Graziano, visited Air Headquarters Islamabad on Wednesday, 06 November 2019....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Tests Land-Based Anti-Ship Missile (Zarb)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 6, 2019
The Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired the land-based anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM), designated “Zarb,” on 05 November 2019. ...
Read More
China’s scale gives flexibility for high-tech arms development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 5, 2019
Note: This article was previously a Quwa Premium piece, it is now freely available. On 01 February 2018 observers spotted a large cannon turret placed onboard a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 072III landing ship...
Indonesia is Planning to Procure 2 F-16 Block-72 Squadrons
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 4, 2019
The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Chief of Air Staff, Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, announced the TNI-AU is planning to procure two squadrons of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-72 fighters from 2020 to 2024....
Read More
Steel Cut for 2 Pakistan Navy Type 054A/P Frigates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 3, 2019
China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) conducted the steel cutting ceremony of two Type 054A/P frigates for the Pakistan Navy (PN). The PN is slated to receive all four Type 054A/P frigates by 2021....
Read More
A Look into the ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Concept
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 3, 2019
A cursory look at the development of ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) throughout the world, but with particular attention paid to what a country requires to successfully develop one....
Read More
A Look into the ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Concept
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 3, 2019
A cursory look at the development of ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) throughout the world, but with particular attention paid to what a country requires to successfully develop one....
Read More
Pakistan Ordnance Factories Reveals New PK18 and PK21 Assault Rifles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 31, 2019
At the 5th Pak-Turkey Defence Exhibition (Defence Port Turkey), Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) revealed three new firearms: the PK18 assault rifle, PK21 submachine gun, and POF10 pistol. ...
Read More
Bangladesh Orders AESA Air Defence Radars from Leonardo
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 30, 2019
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) selected the Leonardo KRONOS Land radar for its future air surveillance and air defence needs. Leonardo announced the order at the 2019 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC). ...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Chief Visited South Africa
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 30, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan paid an official visit to South Africa on 24 October 2019. ACM Khan discussed various matters of professional interest with his...
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 29, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
Read More
Turkish Aerospace to Develop ‘T629’ Armed or Attack Helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 28, 2019
Turkish Aerospace’s General Manager and CEO, Temel Kotil, revealed that the company will develop a six-ton attack or armed helicopter that will fill a gap between the T129 ATAK and 10-ton ATAK II attack helicopters. The...
South Africa’s CSIR Raises Possibility of Wingman Drone Research
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 27, 2019
South Africa’s government-owned think-tank, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), proposed studying drone wingmen for the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) Gripen fleet....
Read More
Pakistan’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 27, 2019
In 2017-2018, the Pakistan Army started taking steps towards adding modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to its inventory, and across its infantry, armoured, and aviation platforms. ...
Read More
Pakistan’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 27, 2019
In 2017-2018, the Pakistan Army started taking steps towards adding modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to its inventory, and across its infantry, armoured, and aviation platforms. ...
Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Exports Reached USD 212.6 million in 2018-2019
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 24, 2019
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP), the country’s defence exports had reached $212.6 million US from August 2018 to August 2019. ...
Read More
Turkey’s Baykar Delivers Second TB2 UAV Batch to Ukraine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 23, 2019
The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar announced that it delivered a second batch of Bayraktar TB2 armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Ukraine....
Read More
AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 22, 2019
On 03 March 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally equipped the No. 88 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) squadron with two Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters. The No. 88 “Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School” operates from...
Italy Approved $762 m in Arms Sales to Pakistan in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 21, 2019
According to Italy’s “Report on Authorized Transactions Carried Out for Export, Import and Transit Control of Armament Materials,” the Italian government approved €682.91 million (i.e., $762 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan in 2018. However,...
Italian Defence Industry Heads Visit Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 20, 2019
On 17 October 2019, the President of the AIAD (Italian Companies for Aerospace, Defence and Security), Guido Crosetto, and CEO of MBDA Italy, Pasquale Di Bartolomeo, met with the Pakistan Navy’s Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)...
That Time When Pakistan Sought The A-7 Corsair II
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 20, 2019
In 1974 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally requested information on the LTV A-7 Corsair II. A deal for as many as 110 A-7s for the PAF was in the works until the Carter Administration withheld...
That Time When Pakistan Sought The A-7 Corsair II
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 20, 2019
In 1974 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally requested information on the LTV A-7 Corsair II. A deal for as many as 110 A-7s for the PAF was in the works until the Carter Administration withheld...
Ukraine Unveils New Supersonic Air-to-Surface Missile Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 17, 2019
Ukraine’s Yuzhnoye Design Office revealed that it is developing a new supersonic-cruising air-to-surface missile (ASM) called the ‘Bliskavka’ (Lightning). It showcased a mock-up of the Bliskavka at Ukraine’s marquee defence exhibition, Arms and Security 2019. ...
Read More
BMC Says Altay MBT Will Be Ready in Two Years
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 16, 2019
BMC, the Turkish manufacturer awarded with the contract of manufacturing the Altay main battle tank for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), said that the TSK will operate the Altay MBT in two years....
Read More
Saab and Boeing Successfully Test Fire GLSDB
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 15, 2019
On 14 October 2019, Saab and Boeing announced that they successfully test-fired the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) system in Norway towards the end of September 2019....
Read More
China Releases New Details on the AVIC Z-20 Helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 14, 2019
China’s state-owned newspaper provided details of the Z-20, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) new transport helicopter....
Read More
Turkey Completes HİSAR-A Surface-to-Air Missile Tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 13, 2019
Turkey’s Defense Industry President İsmail Demir announced that Roketsan and Aselsan completed the development of the HİSAR-A surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
Read More
Pakistan Makes Progress on Next-Gen Fighter Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 12, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2017-2018, Pakistan’s Aviation Research, Innovation and Development (AvRID) Secretariat completed the first of four “conceptual design phase” cycles for the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter...
Pakistan Makes Progress on Next-Gen Fighter Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 12, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2017-2018, Pakistan’s Aviation Research, Innovation and Development (AvRID) Secretariat completed the first of four “conceptual design phase” cycles for the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter...
Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 10, 2019
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
Read More
Dassault Delivers First Four Rafale Fighters to India
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 9, 2019
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially received its first four (out of an order of 36) Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft at Dassault Aviation’s final assembly site for the Rafale in Mérignac, France....
Read More
Pakistan Confirms Deliveries of Follow-On Erieye AEW&C
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2019
In its yearbook for 2017-2018, the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force ordered its sixth Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control aircraft....
Read More
Denel Dynamics Certifies A-Darter Air-to-Air Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 7, 2019
On 02 October 2019, Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the qualification and certification of the A-Darter, a high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM)....
Read More
Pakistan Ordered Kornet-E Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in 2017-2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 6, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) 2017-2018 yearbook, Pakistan’s Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) ordered Kornet anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for $62.46 m US....
Read More
Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
The JF-17’s air-launched rocket (CM-400AKG)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 3, 2019
Marketed as a ‘supersonic anti-ship missile’, the CM-400AKG is among the proposed stand-off range weapon options for the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China. The CM-400AKG is marketed with a weight of...
Pakistan to Develop a Supersonic Missile for Naval Usage
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 2, 2019
According to the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production’s disclosure for 2017-2018, the Directorate General of Munitions Production (DGMP) signed-off on the local development of a supersonic missile for the Pakistan Navy....
Read More
South Korea’s KAI to Start Work on KF-X Prototype
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 1, 2019
According to a press release by the Defense Acquisition Programme Administration, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will begin work on the first prototype of its next-generation KF-X combat aircraft....
Read More
Pakistan Rolls Out First Locally Overhauled JF-17 Fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 30, 2019
On 26 September 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it rolled-out its first two domestically overhauled JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters. ...
Read More
Steel Cut for Pakistan Navy’s First MILGEM Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 29, 2019
On Sunday, 29 September 2019, Istanbul Shipyard conducted the steel-cutting ceremony of the first MILGEM corvette slated for the Pakistan Navy. Pakistan has four MILGEM corvettes on order as part of a $1 to $1.5 billion...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 28, 2019
The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems....
Read More
Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 28, 2019
The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems....
Read More
Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 28, 2019
The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems....
Read More
Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
Read More
Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
Read More
A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 10, 2019
Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....
Read More
A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 10, 2019
Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....
Read More
Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 10, 2019
The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates....
Read More
Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 10, 2019
The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates....
Read More
Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...
Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...
Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions. ...
Read More
Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions. ...
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2019
The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu...
Damen Shipyards Launches Pakistan’s First Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 27, 2019
On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The...
Damen Shipyards Launches Pakistan’s First Corvette
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 27, 2019
On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The...
Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 26, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan laid-out the PAF’s upcoming procurement plans, which include expanding the JF-17 order, buying lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT), and defining the next-generation...
Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 26, 2019
On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The...
Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 3, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had expressed a willingness to engage with Turkey on the development of a next-generation fighter since 2016. However, the two sides are far from achieving traction. ...
Read More
Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 3, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had expressed a willingness to engage with Turkey on the development of a next-generation fighter since 2016. However, the two sides are far from achieving traction. ...
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 28, 2019
On 23 April 2019, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a cruise missile with dual-anti-ship and land-attack capabilities from one of its fast attack crafts (FAC)....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 28, 2019
On 23 April 2019, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a cruise missile with dual-anti-ship and land-attack capabilities from one of its fast attack crafts (FAC)....
Read More
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 16, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...
Read More
PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 16, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 16, 2019
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility....
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 16, 2019
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 14, 2019
In April 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took delivery of three Saab 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) ordered in February 2018. This may be connected to the PAF’s reported order...
Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 14, 2019
In April 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took delivery of three Saab 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) ordered in February 2018. This may be connected to the PAF’s reported order...
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
Read More
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
Read More
Denel Reportedly in Talks to Sell Artillery to a Country in Asia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 27, 2019
Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck....
Read More
Denel Reportedly in Talks to Sell Artillery to a Country in Asia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 27, 2019
Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck....
Read More
Damen Shipyards Den Helder signs order with Netherlands’ Defense Material Organization for Expeditionary Survey Boat
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 25, 2019
Damen Shipyards Den Helder (DSDH) and the Netherlands’ Defense Material Organization (DMO) procurement agency have signed a contract for the design, build and delivery of a prototype Expeditionary Survey Boat (ESB). The craft will be optimised...
Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
Read More
Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
Read More
Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2019
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors and torpedo countermeasure systems. ...
Read More
Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2019
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors and torpedo countermeasure systems. ...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2019
On March 12, 2019 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it test-fired a new “extended range” precision-guided weapon from a JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2019
On March 12, 2019 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it test-fired a new “extended range” precision-guided weapon from a JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter....
Read More
February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2019
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)....
Read More
February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2019
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)....
Read More
February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2019
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot down a PAF F-16. Thus far, only one downing (an IAF...
February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2019
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot down a PAF F-16. Thus far, only one downing (an IAF...
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 24, 2019
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and duties....
Read More
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 24, 2019
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and duties....
Read More
Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
Read More
Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
Read More
Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 10, 2019
Though local vendors have showcased various wheeled armoured vehicle designs, little focus is being paid to localizing key inputs (e.g., engine, transmission, etc) when proposing solutions to major needs....
Read More
Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 10, 2019
Though local vendors have showcased various wheeled armoured vehicle designs, little focus is being paid to localizing key inputs (e.g., engine, transmission, etc) when proposing solutions to major needs....
Read More
Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
Read More
Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 21, 2019
In part-two, we examine the countries that Pakistan could collaborate with to develop new air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface munitions....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 21, 2019
In part-two, we examine the countries that Pakistan could collaborate with to develop new air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface munitions....
Read More
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 4): The Silent Service Grows
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 18, 2019
The Pakistan Navy is slated to have 11 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines by 2028. There are also tentative plans to add a miniature submarine, which – if procured – would, without doubt, give Pakistan one of...
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 4): The Silent Service Will Grow
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 18, 2019
The Pakistan Navy is slated to have 11 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines by 2028. There are also tentative plans to add a miniature submarine, which – if procured – would, without doubt, give Pakistan one of...
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 3): The Support Fleet
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2019
The Pakistan Navy’s surface and sub-surface fleet expansion will see its support or auxiliary fleet not only grow, but evolve with new ships and capabilities....
Read More
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 3): The Support Fleet
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2019
The Pakistan Navy’s surface and sub-surface fleet expansion will see its support or auxiliary fleet not only grow, but evolve with new ships and capabilities....
Read More
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
Read More
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
Read More
Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 8, 2019
With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 27, 2018
By agreeing to collaborate with Ukraine on the development of “high-precision missiles of various classes” and, reportedly, Roketsan on guided anti-tank, air-to-air, and air-to-surface missiles, it appears that Pakistan is prioritizing new munitions development....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 1)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 27, 2018
By agreeing to collaborate with Ukraine on the development of “high-precision missiles of various classes” and, reportedly, Roketsan on guided anti-tank, air-to-air, and air-to-surface missiles, it appears that Pakistan is prioritizing new munitions development....
Read More
Steel Cut for the Second of Pakistan’s Four Type 054A/P Frigates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2018
On 20 December, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) held the steel-cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) second (of four) Type 054A/P multi-mission frigates....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Project Azm Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership had outlined its intentions for an indigenous, next-generation fighter. Little is known about the fighter program or how the PAF will implement it, but China will play...
IDEAS 2018: Project Azm Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership had outlined its intentions for an indigenous, next-generation fighter. Little is known about the fighter program or how the PAF will implement it, but China will play...
US Greenlights PAC-3 Patriot Sale to Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 19, 2018
On 18 December the US State Department greenlit a proposed $3.5 billion contract for PAC-3 Patriot long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems to Turkey. As per a statement released by the State Department’s Defence Security Cooperation Agency...
Turkey Gives the T625 Helicopter the Name ‘Gökbey’
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 18, 2018
The production version of the T625 Gökbey six-ton utility helicopter will also use Turkey’s domestically developed TS1400 turboshaft engine. The Gökbey will enter production in 2021....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2018
Besides announcing a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) program, much of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) procurement activity centers on staying the course with a pre-existing, long-term modernization plan....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2018
Besides announcing a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) program, much of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) procurement activity centers on staying the course with a pre-existing, long-term modernization plan....
Read More
Pakistan Navy Inducts Sea King Helicopters and ATR-72 MPA
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 13, 2018
On 12 December 2018, the Pakistan Navy (PN) formally inducted two refurbished, former Royal Navy Westland Sea King (one HAR3A and one HC4) naval helicopters and its first ATR-72-based maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). The PN also...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force is Seeking a Lead-in Fighter Trainer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2018
In surprise news, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled plans for a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) with an afterburning engine. Leonardo and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are working on their proposals, but it...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force is Seeking a Lead-in Fighter Trainer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2018
In surprise news, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled plans for a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) with an afterburning engine. Leonardo and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are working on their proposals, but it...
IDEAS 2018: Hajvairy Group Partners with Kia Motors to Propose Light Armoured Vehicle to the Pakistan Army
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 11, 2018
The private sector entity Hajvairy Group partnered with Kia Motors of South Korea to propose the latter’s Light Tactical Vehicle to the Pakistan Army. ...
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 10, 2018
Besides inducting many new surface, sub-surface and aerial platforms, the Pakistan Navy is focusing on improving its network-enabled warfare and threat-response capabilities against conventional and non-conventional threats. It is also focused on improving Pakistan’s maritime economy....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 10, 2018
Besides inducting many new surface, sub-surface and aerial platforms, the Pakistan Navy is focusing on improving its network-enabled warfare and threat-response capabilities against conventional and non-conventional threats. It is also focused on improving Pakistan’s maritime economy....
Read More
Pakistan and Ukraine to Explore Opportunities for Defence Collaboration
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 9, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) and Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm had agreed to explore opportunities for defence collaboration across land, naval and aerial applications....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan and Ukraine to Collaborate on Precision Munitions
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 7, 2018
During the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS), Pakistan and Ukraine mutually agreed to collaborate on precision-guided munitions, such as anti-tank missiles....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy MILGEM Corvette (and Frigate?) Update
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 6, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that its MILGEM purchase from Turkey’s ASFAT A.S. comprises of two parts: three anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes and a lone, domestically designed, frigate. The final ship will start the ‘Jinnah-class’ line of...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy MILGEM Corvette (and Frigate?) Update
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 6, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that its MILGEM purchase from Turkey’s ASFAT A.S. comprises of two parts: three anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes and a lone, domestically designed, frigate. The final ship will start the ‘Jinnah-class’ line of...
Pakistan Reportedly Seeking FD-2000 Long Range Anti-Air Missiles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 5, 2018
Having successfully procured nine HQ-16-based LY-80 40-km range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China, Pakistan is now reportedly setting its focus on the long-range FD-2000, an export variant of the HQ-9 long-range SAM system....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Summary
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Summary
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
Read More
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
Read More
China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Airshow China 2018: AVIC Showcases AESA Radars for the JF-17 Block-III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 9, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has officially unveiled two new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for use on the JF-17 Block-III. First, an updated variant of the NRIET KLJ-7A, which was originally revealed in...
Airshow China 2018: AVIC Showcases Subsystems for the JF-17 Block-III and Demonstrates the Thunder’s Potential
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 9, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has officially unveiled two new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for use on the JF-17 Block-III. First, an updated variant of the NRIET KLJ-7A, which was originally revealed in...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’;...
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’; ...
Read More
Details of the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 17, 2018
In June 2016 the Pakistan Navy (PN) signed a $350 million US contract with Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) to upgrade its three Agosta 90B air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines. As per STM, the first upgraded...
Details of the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 17, 2018
This is a compilation of verifiable information regarding the subsystems, costs and timelines regarding the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarine upgrade program....
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 12, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Is Pakistan buying Wing Loong II UAVs from China? On 12 October, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 12, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Is Pakistan buying Wing Loong II UAVs from China? On 12 October, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded...
India Inks Contract for S-400 Long-Range Air Defence System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2018
On 05 October 2018, New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion US contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. ...
Read More
India Inks Contract for S-400 Long-Range Air Defence System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2018
On 05 October 2018, New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion US contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. ...
Read More
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Czech Firearms Maker CZ Reveals BREN 2 in 7.62×51 mm
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 26, 2018
The Czech firearms maker Česká zbrojovka (CZ) unveiled a 7.62x51 mm (or 7.62 NATO) version of its BREN 2 assault rifle, i.e. BREN 2 BR....
Read More
Denel Dynamics Completes A-Darter Missile Qualification Tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 25, 2018
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the missile qualification tests of its high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM), the A-Darter....
Read More
Z-10ME: Photos Emerge of New Z-10 Attack Helicopter Variant
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 24, 2018
Photos have emerged of what appears to be a Z-10ME, an improved variant of the Z-10 attack helicopter manufactured by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation’s (CAIC). The Z-10ME reportedly incorporates a higher-output turboshaft engine compared to the...
Paramount Group and Leonardo Agree to Weaponize M-345
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 23, 2018
Paramount Group and Leonardo signed an agreement to arm Leonardo’s M-345 for combat operations. This will be done by integrating Paramount’s SWIFT (Smart Weapons Integration on Fast-Jet Trainers) mission system to the M-345, alongside configuring the...
Pakistan Navy Reportedly Seeking a New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 21, 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi reportedly stated that the PN is seeking a new, jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its aging P-3C Orion MPAs. As per Adm....
Pakistan Navy Reportedly Seeking a New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 21, 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi reportedly stated that the PN is seeking a new, jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its aging P-3C Orion MPAs. As per Adm....
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 2): The JF-17 Emerges as Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 16, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) search for a domestically built, sanction-free multi-role fighter ended through the induction of the JF-17 Thunder. However, it had been a long-term process with starts and stops that, arguably, date as......
Read More
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter: The JF-17 Emerges as Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter (Part 2)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 16, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) search for a domestically built, sanction-free multi-role fighter ended through the induction of the JF-17 Thunder. However, it had been a long-term process with starts and stops that, arguably, date as...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 1): On-and-Off Efforts to Build a Fighter Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 16, 2018
The emergence of the JF-17 as the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) backbone fighter certainly prevented many adverse scenarios, not least continuing to rely on the F-7P as the workhorse into the 2020s. However, though a solution...
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 1): On-and-Off Efforts to Build a Fighter Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 16, 2018
The emergence of the JF-17 as the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) backbone fighter certainly prevented many adverse scenarios, not least continuing to rely on the F-7P as the workhorse into the 2020s. However, though a solution...
Russia Considers Trading in the Currencies of its Buyers
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 12, 2018
In an attempt to circumvent the impact of US sanctions and to expand its market-share across a wide-range of industries, including defence, Russia is considering trade in the currencies of its customers. The move, if brought...
Russia Considers Trading in the Currencies of its Buyers
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 12, 2018
During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018”, which took place in Moscow, Russia in August 2018, Russia’s commercial trade agenc... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62×51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov C... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 4, 2018
Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 4, 2018
Turkey’s current tensions with the US have cast doubt on the viability of Turkish Aerospace’s sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan. Granted, this has largely emanated from observers who are uncertain if the...
Pakistan-US Defence Ties: Recalibration or Repudiation?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 3, 2018
On the heels of cutting $300 m in intended funding to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF), the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make an official visit to Pakistan to meet the new...
Pakistan-US Defence Ties: Recalibration or Repudiation?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 3, 2018
On the heels of cutting $300 m in intended funding to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF), the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make an official visit to Pakistan to meet the new...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 27, 2018
Pakistan is reportedly planning to have Russia upgrade its T-80UD main battle tanks (MBT); the Pakistan Army is bolstering its self-propelled artillery with surplus M109L howitzers from Italy; the PRSS-O1 (i.e. Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite) is...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 27, 2018
Pakistan is reportedly planning to have Russia upgrade its T-80UD main battle tanks (MBT); the Pakistan Army is bolstering its self-propelled artillery with surplus M109L howitzers from Italy; the PRSS-O1 (i.e. Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite) is...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 19, 2018
In light of the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Trump, the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters by Turkey to Pakistan could, as per some observers, potentially be blocked...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 19, 2018
In light of current tensions between Ankara and Washington – which escalated to Washington ordering a stay on the delivery of F-35A Lightning II fight... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018 US President Donald Trump signed into law the $716 billion US National Defence Authorization Act. Of its salient mandates, the bill has currently barred the delivery of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018, US President Donald Trump signed into law the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act, a $716 billion bill outlining the US’ fiscal... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 12, 2018
On 06 and 07 August, the respective defence ministries of Pakistan and Russia had conducted their first bilateral meeting under the Russian-Pakistan Military Advisory Committee on Defence and Security. In addition to discussing “prospects of bilateral...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 12, 2018
On 06 and 07 August, the respective defence ministries of Pakistan and Russia had conducted their first bilateral meeting under the Russian-Pakistan Military Advisory Committee on Defence and Security. In addition to discussing “prospects of bilateral...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
Read More
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
Read More
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Develop Munitions with South Africa
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 29, 2018
Despite an overt push by Cape Town to court Pakistan’s defence market, the Pakistani armed forces are not pursuing the defence technology and development opportunities available in South Africa, notably through Denel Group and Paramount Group....
Read More
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Develop Munitions with South Africa
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 29, 2018
Despite an overt push by Cape Town to court Pakistan’s defence market, the Pakistani armed forces are not pursuing the defence technology and development opportunities available in South Africa, notably through Denel Group and Paramount Group....
Read More
Analysis: Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2018
An analysis of how Pakistan’s purchase of 30 Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters will improve the air combat capabilities of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA)....
Read More
Analysis: Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2018
An analysis of how Pakistan’s purchase of 30 Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters will improve the air combat capabilities of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA)....
Read More
Aselsan Confirms ASELPOD Integration on Pakistani JF-17
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 23, 2018
Turkish defence giant Aselsan confirmed (in its Annual Yearbook for 2017) that its ASELPOD advanced targeting pod was successfully integrated and tested from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters....
Read More
Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Pakistan’s Senate Calls for Stronger Emphasis on Domestic R&D
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 19, 2018
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended that the country’s state-owned defence industry entities to commit to domestic research and development (R&D). This is to be done by staffing R&D departments with “competent professionals”...
Pakistan and Italy Agree to Explore Joint Defence Production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 18, 2018
On 09 July 2018, Pakistan’s state-owned news agency reports that “Pakistan and Italy stressed upon the need to explore the field of joint defence production.” The call comes following meetings between the Pakistan Minister of Defence...
Turkey Expects First S-400 Air Defence System Delivery in 2019
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 17, 2018
Turkey’s foreign minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, announced that Ankara expects the first deliveries of the Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system before late 2019....
Read More
Leonardo Unveils Low-Cost ‘Grifo-E’ AESA Radar
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 16, 2018
On 13 July 2018, Leonardo officially launched the ‘Grifo-E’, an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar that aims to offer a “flexible, cost-effective package” for a wide-range of combat aircraft. Though the Grifo-E will be qualified in...
Pakistan Navy Receives its First ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 15, 2018
The Pakistan Navy received its first of two ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Rheinland Air Service (RAS) and Aerodata in “the second quarter” of 2018. Conversion work on the second ATR-72 has reportedly begun, it...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helic... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Nigeria Approves Budget with New Payments for JF-17 fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 14, 2018
On 20 June 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s next fiscal budget – i.e. the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria – into law. Not only did the final budget retain...
Nigeria Approves Budget with New Payments for JF-17 fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 14, 2018
On 20 June 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s next fiscal budget – i.e. the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Govern... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Inks Contract for 4 MILGEM Ada Corvettes from Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 7, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has formally inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (Askeri Fabrika ve Tersane İşletme Anonim Şirketi: ASFAT A.Ş.) for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes for...
Poland Looks to Pakistan’s Defence Market for Sales
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 7, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa led a delegation to Poland with the aim of visiting the Polish Ministry of Defence and the Polish Armament Group (Polska...
Poland Looks to Pakistan’s Defence Market for Sales
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 7, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa led a delegation to Poland with the aim of visiting the Polish ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Is Azerbaijan’s SOM Cruise Missile a Factor for the JF-17?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2018
On 26 June 2018, Azerbaijan showcased a Roketsan SOM air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) as part of its annual military parade in its capital, Baku. Operational since 2012, the SOM is a near-600 kg ALCM with a...
Is Azerbaijan’s SOM Cruise Missile a Factor for the JF-17?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 1, 2018
On 26 June 2018, the Azerbaijani Military had showcased a Roketsan SOM air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) as part of its annual parade in the capital Baku. Although the Azerbaijani Air Force (AAF) has a number of...
Pakistan Plans to Get PRSS-01 Earth Observation Satellite Launched in July
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 27, 2018
Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) – which will also include the Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite (PakTES-1A) – will be launched into orbit in July. To be managed by Pakistan’s Space...
Pakistan Plans to Get PRSS-01 Earth Observation Satellite Launched in July
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 27, 2018
Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) – and the accompanying PakTES-1A (Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite) – will be launched into orbit in July....
Read More
Pakistan’s Erieye AEW&C Follow-On Order Now Proceeding?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 25, 2018
Export-Import registries in April 2018 show the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) taking delivery of radar equipment from Saab AB in Sweden, potentially indicating that the PAF’s follow-on order of three Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning...
Pakistan’s Erieye AEW&C Follow-On Order Now Proceeding?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 25, 2018
Export-Import registries in April 2018 show the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) taking delivery of radar equipment from Saab AB in Sweden, potentially indicating that the PAF’s follow-on order of three Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning...
Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 2): Submarines
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 23, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is well on its way in terms of constructing a sizable conventional submarine fleet. Its three existing Agosta 90Bs are undergoing a mid-life upgrade ahead of the much-anticipated delivery of eight Hangor (II)-class...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 2): Submarines
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 23, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is well on its way in terms of constructing a sizable conventional submarine fleet. Its three existing Agosta 90Bs are undergoing a mid-life upgrade ahead of the much-anticipated delivery of eight Hangor (II)-class...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 21, 2018
Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 21, 2018
Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements...
Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 18, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). With induction of the four ships slotted by 2021, it is...
Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 18, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd.... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 11, 2018
Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it inked a purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines; in 2017, the...
China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 11, 2018
Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it in... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Indust... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Type 054A Frigate Acquisition
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 3, 2018
On 01 June 2018, the Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) announced that they concluded a deal with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) for two Type 054A frigates. This is a...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Type 054A Frigate Acquisition
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 3, 2018
On 01 June 2018, the Pakistan Navy officially announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates from China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). Pakistan ordered its Type 054As in two batches of...
Pakistan Signs Contract for Type 054A Frigates from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 2, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has signed a contract with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) for two Type 054A multi-mission frigates. According to the MoDP, this is a follow-on order to an earlier order...
Pakistan Signs Contract for Type 054A Frigates from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 2, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has signed a contract with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) for two Type 054A multi-mission frigates. According to the MoDP, this is a follow-on order to an earlier order...
Turkey and Ukraine Proceed with An-188 Transport Aircraft Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2018
At Eurasia Airshow 2018 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) Antonov announced that they will jointly proceed with the development and production of the Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft. The An-188 would add to TAI’s...
Turkey and Ukraine Proceed with An-188 Transport Aircraft Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2018
At Eurasia Airshow 2018 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) Antonov announced that they will jointly proceed with the development and production of the Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft. The An-188 would add to TAI’s...
Monthly Report: Can Offsets Work in Pakistan?
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 21, 2018
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
Read More
Turkey gets Altay MBT rolling by selecting BMC for serial production
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 15, 2018
The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that the Turkish auto-manufacturer BMC was selected to mass-produce the Altay main battle tank (MBT)...
Read More
Pakistan will set-up a Satellite Development and Production Facility
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 14, 2018
The Government of Pakistan has announced plans to establish a domestic satellite development and production facility – the Pakistan Space Centre – to materialize forthcoming remote-sensing and other satellite programs....
Read More
Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
Read More
Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
Read More
Pakistan’s Rationale for Nuclear Weapons
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 13, 2018
Pakistan sought nuclear weapons as its guarantor of sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, though it could not trust foreign relations gains (e.g. ties with the US or China) to guarantee security, it required foreign relations to...
Pakistan’s Rationale for Nuclear Weapons
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 13, 2018
The starting-point for understanding Pakistan’s rationale for having nuclear weapons is to visit the history of its foreign relations and security eff... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2018
In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2018
In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...
Primer: Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2018
On 28 May 1998, Pakistan conducted five simultaneous underground nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai District, Baluchistan. Though there had been rumblings of Pakistan already possessing – and even testing a live nuclear...
Primer: Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2018
On 28 May 1998, Pakistan conducted five simultaneous underground nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai District, Baluchistan. Though there had ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Pakistan announced that it will increase its defence budget by 19.6% - i.e. to PKR 1.1 trillion (i.e....
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of main and ancillary Pakistani defence news topics along with short-hand analysis to offer clarity and context: Pakistan announced i... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Analysis: India’s Withdrawal from the FGFA Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2018
On 20 April 2018, reports emerged of the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally ending its participation in the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program it had started with Russia in 2007. This analysis piece offers a...
Analysis: India’s Withdrawal from the FGFA Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2018
On 20 April 2018, IHS Jane’s reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had formally ended its involvement in the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGF... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Overview: Babur 1B, Zarb and Harba Cruise Missiles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 23, 2018
Overview of Pakistan’s anti-ship cruising missiles (ASCM) – i.e. the Zarb, Harba and the Babur 1B. Collectively, it appears that these missiles will contribute to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts within its littoral waters and...
Steel Cutting Ceremony Held for Pakistan’s First Damen 1900 OPV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 22, 2018
Damen Shipyards held the steel-cutting ceremony of the first of two Damen 1800 offshore patrol vessels (OPV) ordered by the Pakistan Navy in 2017. The second OPV is to be built in Pakistan by Karachi Shipyard...
JF-17 Export Efforts: Negotiating Expectations
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 22, 2018
An analysis of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) efforts to export the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter, specifically in terms of potential calls for offsets, transfer-of-technology and partnerships. Is Pakistan able to offer such concessions? ...
Read More
PAF Bholari: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Main Operating Base
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 22, 2018
On April 20, a retired Indian Army officer – Col. Vinayak Bhat – provided a detailed insight of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) new main operating base... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to...
Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 4): Armour
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 15, 2018
In his comments to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan stated that Pakistan was both intere... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 3): Helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 15, 2018
Though it was not mentioned by the Pakistani Minister of Defence, Khurram Dastgir Khan, in his comments to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti, helico... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker Completes First Survey in the Indian Ocean
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 12, 2018
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Tic. A.Ş. (STM) announced that the Pakistan Navy Fleet Tanker (PNFT) – PNS Moawin – conducted its first survey mission in the Indian Ocean on 31 March 2018....
Read More
Pakistan begins receiving Mi-35M helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 10, 2018
Pakistan has begun receiving the Mi-35M helicopters it ordered from Russian Helicopters in 2015. Footage shows a Mi-35M in Pakistan Army Aviation (PAA) colours flying in Pakistan. In addition, Pakistani import-export logs show Rosoboronexport (Russia’s state-owned...
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers 2 Anka-S to Turkish Forces
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 10, 2018
On 08 April, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that it delivered two Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), raising the TSK’s Anka-S fleet to six UAVs. The TSK began receiving the...
Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 2): Air Defence Systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan was quoted by the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun negotiating with R... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
India launches bid for 110 new multi-role fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2018
India has begun issuing requests-for-information (RFI) for 110 new multi-role fighters to supplant its older aircraft and augment forthcoming Rafale and Tejas procurement. The deal could be amount to up to $20 billion US in business...
Pakistan’s Interest in Russian Arms (Part 1): Su-35 Flanker-E
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 8, 2018
On 05 April, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan confirmed to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun talks ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistani Defence Minister: talking to Russia for Su-35, T-90 tanks and air defence systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 8, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan told the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan is negotiating with Russia for the Sukhoi Su-35 fighters, air defence systems and potentially T-90 main battle tanks. He did...
Monthly Report: Why the MILGEM Ada?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 31, 2018
Pakistan has been negotiating with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and its defence contractor - Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendi... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10 per...
NRIET to Integrate KLJ-7A AESA Radar to JF-17
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 31, 2018
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) is integrating its newly-revealed KLJ-7A active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar to the forthcoming JF-17 Block-III. NRIET says that the new AESA radar will provide improved range, target tracking/engagement...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 31, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. In March 2018: 3 Turkish T129 attack helicopters took part at the Pakistan Day Parade; ASELPOD spotted on...
Pakistan announces Babur Sub-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) test
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 29, 2018
On 29 March 2018 Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the country had successfully test-fired the Babur submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM). Stated range is 450 km....
Read More
Pakistan signs new satellite contract with China (CGWIC)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 27, 2018
Pakistan’s Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) signed a contract with China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) for the PakSat Multi-Mission Satellite (PakSat-MM1) on 22 March 2018....
Read More
Pakistan’s next – near-term – steps for bridging airpower gap
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 25, 2018
In his final address to Air Headquarters, the previous Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the need to maintain quantitative parity with India in terms of...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Matters to the Pakistan Air Force
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 24, 2018
With the JF-17 Block-III’s design being ‘finalized’ following a two-and-a-half-year period, this article examines why the JF-17 Block-III matters to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). It is not simply an issue of it being a more...
Qatar will buy Turkish drones, ships and armoured vehicles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 21, 2018
At DIMDEX 2018, Qatar signed deals worth $800 million US with Turkey for the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones, patrol and training boats, and NMS 4x4 armoured vehicles....
Read More
Indian Air Force commits to procure a total of 324 HAL Tejas fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 20, 2018
The Indian Air Force is reportedly planning to add 201 Tejas Mk2 fighters to its existing order of 123 Tejas. This is conditional on Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd bringing the Tejas Mk2 to fruition....
Read More
Outgoing Pakistan Air Force Chief: JF-17 Block-III design finalized
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 19, 2018
The outgoing Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman announced that the design of the JF-17 Block-III was “finalized”....
Read More
Fincantieri reveals specifications for Qatar’s future naval ships
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 18, 2018
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri unveiled the design, specifications and capabilities of Qatar’s forthcoming corvettes, offshore patrol vessels and landing platform dock at DIMDEX 2018....
Read More
Analyzing the SIPRI Report on Pakistani Defence Procurement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 18, 2018
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its research on worldwide defence procurement activities from 2013 to 2017. Quwa analyzes SIPRI’s findings regarding the reduction in Pakistan’s defence imports, touching upon structural economic woes and...
Pakistan Navy test-fires land-based anti-ship missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 11, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that it had test-fired an anti-ship missile (AShM) as part of a training drill on 10 March 2018. No details were provided into the type or specifications....
Read More
Saudi Arabia could order 48 new Typhoon fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 11, 2018
Saudi Arabia has signed a Memorandum-of-Intent with the UK Government for the potential purchase of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems....
Read More
RIBAT-2018 (Part 2): Effecting Peacetime Maritime Security
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2018
Under RIBAT-2018, the Pakistan Navy sought to validate its interoperability with the Pakistan Air Force as well as its capacity to undertake peacetime maritime security tasks, particularly in terms of interdicting ‘sub-conventional warfare’ threats....
Read More
Pakistan concludes joint-naval and air exercise – RIBAT-2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2018
On 06 March the Pakistan Navy (PN) and the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded their joint-exercise in the North Arabian Sea – RIBAT-2018....
Read More
RIBAT-2018 (Part 1): Improving PAF-PN Interoperability
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2018
Introduction: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted a joint exercise in the North Arabian Sea – RIBAT-2018 – from 24 February... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Russia: Qatar interested in the Sukhoi Su-35
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 4, 2018
According to Vladimir Kozhin, the Russian Presidential Aide for Cooperation on Defence Technologies, Qatar is interested in the Sukhoi Su-35 multi-role fighter....
Read More
Pakistan Air Force’s No. 88 squadron converts to AW139
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 4, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 88 Search & Rescue (SAR) Squadron has formally commissioned the PAF’s newly procured Leonardo AW139....
Read More
How a poor bilateral relations effort cost Pakistan at the FATF
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 3, 2018
Following a spate of conflicting and official statements and news reports, the Pakistani government plainly confirmed that the country will be placed ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Monthly Report: The JF-17 in 2017 and Outlook for 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2018
Quwa Premium’s Monthly Report for February 2018 provides a detailed overview of the leading events affecting the development of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter program. It starts with discussing the factors that...
Pakistan signs contract to upgrade second Agosta 90B
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 28, 2018
According to an announcement by the Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) on 28 February, Pakistan has signed the contract to upgrade the Pakistan Navy’s second (of three) Agosta 90B submarines. This...
Pakistan inaugurates new fighter squadron – No. 28 “Phoenix”
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 28, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force inaugurated its sixth JF-17 Thunder unit through an entirely new multi-role fighter squadron, the No. 28 “Phoenix”, stationed at Samungli Air Base, Quetta, Baluchistan....
Read More
Drones deliver China access into high-value, non-traditional markets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 28, 2018
Reportedly securing a sale of four Wing Loong unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Indonesia, it is clear that UAVs are opening China’s entry into markets otherwise dominated by US, Europe and Russia....
Read More
Saab highlights its market-strategy as niche provider and integrator
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 26, 2018
On 23 February Saab rolled-out the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft at its Linköping facility. Integrated to the Bombardier Global 6000, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the launch customer of Saab’s...
Pakistan will stick with the Erieye AEW&C; add different ISR aircraft for other roles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 26, 2018
In light of Saab revealing the GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System (SRSS) platform, one might ask if the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which flies four Saab Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft with another...
Indonesia signs contract for 11 Su-35 fighters from Russia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 22, 2018
Indonesia has inked a $1.14 billion U.S. contract with Russia for the purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighters from United Aircraft Corporation…...
Read More
AHRLAC proposes Bronco II for the US market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 22, 2018
The newly formed company Bronco Combat Systems (BCS) is proposing a variant of the Paramount Group AHRLAC, designated Bronco II, for the American market, including the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) lightweight ground-attack aircraft program, the OA-X....
Brazil buys ex-Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2018
The U.K. has confirmed that it sold the mothballed Royal Navy landing platform helicopter (LPH) or helicopter carrier HMS Ocean to Brazil for $117 million U.S....
Read More
Pakistan prepares for inducting AH-1Z attack helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2018
The Pakistan Army’s Military Engineer Services branch released a tender for the construction of a hangar and other ground facilities for the Textron Bell AH-1Z Viper....
Read More
Pakistan Army Aviation’s High-Altitude Capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2018
The Airbus Helicopters H125M Fennec forms the mainstay of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps’ (PAA) high-altitude operations fleet. On 26 January 2018, two PAA H125Ms were deployed to execute the rescue of two European climbers on...
Pakistan’s MoDP met Turkish, Dutch ambassadors, Ukrainian officials
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 18, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Ambassadors of Turkey, Ukraine and the Netherlands this past week....
Read More
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia conclude series of naval exercises
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 18, 2018
The Pakistan Navy and the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) have concluded a series of naval exercises on 17 February 2017 – i.e. Naseem al-Bahr XI....
Read More
Pakistan-Russia Relations: Tempering Expectations
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 16, 2018
This is an overview of the current state of Pakistan’s bilateral relations with Russia in terms of foreign relations, economic/trade relations and defence ties. It is too early to expect robust bilateral defence relations, but even...
BAE offers credit for Malaysian fighter bid
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 14, 2018
BAE Systems reiterated its willingness to facilitate a UK-based line-of-credit to back a sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Malaysia....
Read More
China’s CSSC launches C-13B corvette for Bangladesh
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 13, 2018
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) launched the third Shadhinota-class C13B corvette for the Bangladesh Navy on 12 February 2018...
Read More
Pakistan Defence Review: Procurement Updates
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 12, 2018
Updates to ongoing Pakistani defence procurements – e.g. deliveries and contractual changes – with accompanying short-form analyses: (1) Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pod deliveries; (2) JF-17 in-flight refueling pods reaching squadrons; (3) ATR-72 MPAs nearing delivery; and...
Saudi Arabia’s S-400 talks progress, but questions remain
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 11, 2018
Negotiations with Saudi Arabia for the S-400 are progressing, but Riyadh’s near-term requirements for transfer-of-technology have complicated matters…...
Read More
Indonesia has not yet inked Su-35 contract
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 11, 2018
Negotiations for the sale of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters to Indonesia are still ongoing, with issues relating to countertrade still preventing finalization....
Read More
TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 8, 2018
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is nearing a firm contract for the sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan. It is also in talks with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand....
Read More
China to expand drone offerings with Star Shadow UCAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 8, 2018
Star UAV System Company, a business from Chengdu, is developing a twin-engine, stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the export market....
Read More
Airbus could offer military variants of the A320neo
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2018
At the 2018 Singapore Air Show, Airbus Defence & Space said it was considering the prospect of offering MPA and ISR variants of the A320neo....
Read More
BMC says it won Turkish Government bid for Altay MBT engine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2018
Turkish auto-manufacturer BMC’s Chairman, Ethem Sancak, says that BMC has won the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries’ (SSM) contract to develop a diesel engine for the Altay main battle tank (MBT)...
Read More
Paramount Group’s AHRLAC/Mwari nearing serial production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2018
South African conglomerate Paramount Group has announced that its serial production line for the AHRLAC light combat aircraft platform is “fully operational”....
Read More
Embraer secures potential KC-390 order from SkyTech
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2018
Embraer Defense & Security announced that it signed a letter-of-intent (LOI) with civil aviation firm SkyTech for six KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft....
Read More
Ukraine opens Mi-8/Mi-17 repair centre in Bangladesh
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2018
Ukrinmash opened a service center for repairing Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Bangladesh Air Force....
Read More
The Sonmiani WTR supports domestic munition development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 5, 2018
Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firin... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan establishes new Instrumented Weapon Testing Range
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 4, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force announced that it has established a new Instrumented Weapon Testing Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range for munitions testing purposes....
Read More
Turkey test-fires HİSAR-A short-range SAM
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 4, 2018
The Turkish Ministry of Defence announced that Roketsan and Aselsan successfully test-fired the jointly-developed HİSAR-A short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on 01 February 2018....
Read More
Can Pakistan capitalize upon Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 2, 2018
Ukraine’s re-armament efforts – and in tandem, its defence industry development – present opportunities for countries requiring technology....
Read More
Pakistan will participate in SCO ‘Peace Mission 2018’ exercise
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 1, 2018
According to Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazi Khalilullah, says that Pakistan will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) exercise ‘Peace Mission 2018’ in September....
Read More
Ukraine test-fires new cruise missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 1, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that one of its companies, the State Kyiv Design Bureau (DKBB) “Luch” successfully test-fired a new cruise missile from land....
Read More
Monthly Report: Review of Turkey’s efforts to sell the T129 ATAK to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 1, 2018
On his official visit to Turkey in November 24-26, 2017, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that a potential... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan-Indonesian Ties: Why Pakistan ought to Push for Partnerships, not Sales
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 30, 2018
Introduction On 26-27 January 2018, the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo paid an official state visit to Pakistan. The visit was earnestly received... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Pakistan’s Defence Minister looks to Russia and China for new arms
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 29, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Pakistan is engaging with Russia for the supply of new military hardware....
Read More
TAI Hürkuş B trainer prototype deliveries to start in June 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 29, 2018
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....
Read More
Russia to increase efforts to export miniature submarines
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 28, 2018
Rosoboronexport is stepping-up its efforts to market and export miniature diesel-electric and air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines....
Read More
Indonesia reportedly looking for additional fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 28, 2018
As part of its defence modernization efforts, Indonesia is reportedly defining a new fighter requirement that could amount to a multi-billion-dollar bid....
Read More
Pakistan’s submarine fleet expansion requires genuine submarine rescue capability
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 26, 2018
Introduction The core element of the Pakistan Navy’s long-term development efforts is the expansion of its submarine fleet, which is slated to swell ... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
AVIC to launch new Wing Loong UAV variant in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 25, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China will launch a new variant of the Wing Loong I – i.e. Wing Loong ID – UAV in 2018 for prospective export customers....
Read More
Qatar reportedly planning to procure S-400 SAM from Russia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 25, 2018
Qatar’s Ambassador to Russia was quoted stating that Doha was in “advanced negotiations” with Moscow for the S-400 long-range air defence system...
Read More
Pakistan looks to maritime reform and industry development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 25, 2018
Speaking to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi called for government reforms and industry development to up maritime economic activity....
Read More
General Atomics demonstrates SATCOM-enabled UAV launch and recovery
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 23, 2018
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems announced that it successfully demonstrated its Automatic Takeoff & Landing Capability (ATLC) using SATCOM...
Read More
Project Azm: The expansion of Pakistan’s drone program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 22, 2018
Pakistan is expanding its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet through the procurement of new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones, most notabl... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For USD $10...
Russia reportedly begins delivering S-400 systems to China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 21, 2018
Russia has reportedly begun delivering Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to China, the launch export customer of the S-400....
Read More
Aselsan begins production of airburst ammunition for Korkut SPAAG
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 21, 2018
Aselsan has begun the serial production of 35-mm airburst rounds for the Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) systems ordered by Turkey....
Read More
China-Pakistan Relations: Difference between ‘Allies’ and ‘Partners’
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 18, 2018
Introduction China is a marquee element in Pakistan’s foreign relations landscape since the 1960s, having resulted in a spate of big-ticket defence p... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Russia willing to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency efforts
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 17, 2018
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s willingness to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism efforts, including the supply of arms....
Read More
Qatar increases Hawk trainer purchase from BAE Systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 17, 2018
Qatar has increased its Hawk lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) order from BAE Systems from six to nine aircraft, adding to its multi-billion aircraft purchase from the UK....
Read More
Aselsan, Roketsan & TÜBİTAK SAGE sign onto Turkey’s air defence program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 16, 2018
Aselsan has signed accords with fellow Turkish companies Roketsan and TÜBİTAK SAGE to implement the long-range air defence program commissioned by the SSM...
Read More
Indonesia and Turkey to collaborate on developing drones
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 16, 2018
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...
Read More
Ukraine’s UkrOboronProm begins reform process
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that it has begun the “practical stage” of its reform and restructuring process to attract invest and engage in partnerships....
Read More
J-20 put through combat exercises with other PLAAF fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2018
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) announced that the Chengdu J-20 participated in exercises with PLAAF J-10C and J-16s....
Read More
Why Pakistan is unlikely to procure a lead-in-fighter-trainer (LIFT)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 15, 2018
Quwa Premium Sample: The following article is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
Malyshev Plant delivers 6TD-2 engine kits to Pakistan for al-Khalid I
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 14, 2018
UkrOboronProm announced that the Malyshev Plant delivered a batch of engine kits to Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila for the al-Khalid I main battle tank....
Read More
Nigeria receives second batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 14, 2018
The Nigerian Air Force has received the second and final batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....
Read More
Why is Pakistan procuring an off-the-shelf tank?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 12, 2018
Introduction On January 06 photos emerged purporting that a NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT) was in Pakistan, ostensibly for trials for an apparent... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete...
Ukraine touting indigenous aviation development progress
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 11, 2018
UkrOboronProm is promoting the progress Antonov made through 2017 with the An-132D and the promise of reviving the An-70...
Read More
Turkish Government invites bids for F-35 system integration contract
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 10, 2018
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has invited bids for integrating the F-35 Lightning II to the Turkey’s Air Force Information System (HVBS)...
Read More
Possible MALE UAV concepts at Pakistan’s Aviation Design Institute
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 9, 2018
In a promotional video for the breaking-ground event of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation campus in Kamra, Pakistan showed-off drone design concepts....
Read More
The Impact of Pakistan’s Harba dual-AShM and LACM
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 9, 2018
Introduction On January 03, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with land-attack capabilities, the “... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
NORINCO VT4 in Pakistan for trials
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 8, 2018
Photos emerged of a NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT) in Pakistan, ostensibly for trials for a MBT requirement which could also feature an Oplot-P unit....
Read More
Saudi Arabia could claim FS56 FAC it originally planned for Lebanon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 8, 2018
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning to taking-over the CMN FS56 fast attack craft it had originally bought for the Lebanese Navy....
Read More
Nigeria budgets additional payment for JF-17 order from Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 7, 2018
In its federal budget proposal for 2018, Nigeria has allocated $15 million U.S. as a payment for an order for three JF-17 fighters from Pakistan....
Read More
Eurosam and Aselsan, Roketsan sign agreement to conduct study for Turkey’s national long-range SAM program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 7, 2018
Eurosam finalized an agreement with Aselsan and Roketsan to conduct an 18-month study to define Turkey’s national long-range air defence system ...
Read More
Despite tension, US-Pakistan defence ties unlikely to end
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 5, 2018
U.S. President Donald J. Trump began 2018 with a tweet accusing Pakistan of duplicity with regards to the ongoing – and over 16-year-long – U.S.-led m... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access...
Pakistan test-fires Harba anti-ship cruise missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 3, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that it has successfully test-fired the ‘Harba’ anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) from the Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC) PNS Himmat...
Read More
Chengdu Wing Loong II successfully engages five targets in one sortie
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 3, 2018
China announced that the Chengdu Aircraft Design & Research Institute (CADI) Wing Loong II drone engaged in five targets in succession in one sortie...
Read More
Pakistan breaks ground on Air University campus in Kamra
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 2, 2018
Pakistan performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the Air University Aerospace and Aviation Campus in Kamra under the Aviation City Complex initiative...
Read More
Turkey and Russia formally ink S-400 deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 2, 2018
Turkey and Russia have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more....
Read More
Chengdu reportedly achieves milestone in JF-17 Block-III development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 1, 2018
The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) reportedly pushed the JF-17 Block-III through the ‘preliminary design stage’ ...
Read More
The Push to Boost Pakistan’s Space Program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jan 1, 2018
Introduction In his speech during the AirTech ’17 conference in December 2017 at Air University Islamabad, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Paki... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the...
Pakistan approves Gwadar Shipyard program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 31, 2017
The Pakistani government has greenlit the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port in the Arabian Sea....
Read More
Aselsan signs-on to equip Antonov aircraft with avionics
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 31, 2017
Ukraine’s Antonov and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed agreements to integrate Aselsan’s electronics to Antonov’s aircraft, such as the An-132D....
Read More
Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
China-Pakistan Relations: Why it matters for Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 29, 2017
Prologue This article is part of a series Quwa will publish under Quwa Premium through 2018. For this week, we are broadly overviewing the key aspect... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access...
Understanding India’s Entry into the Wassenaar Arrangement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 26, 2017
Introduction On December 07, the then 41-member Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) unanimously approved of India’s entry into the WA. Like the Missile Techno... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Pakistan Air Force inaugurates new air base – PAF Bholari
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 25, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inaugurated its new air base, PAF Bholari, on December 25....
Read More
Pakistan Senate Committee calls for shipbuilding growth
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 21, 2017
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production called for an expansion to Pakistan’s shipbuilding infrastructure through Gwadar....
Read More
Countering the BrahMos Threat (Quwa Premium Sample)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 21, 2017
Introduction Jointly developed, marketed and produced by Russia and India, the BrahMos is a supersonic anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM). Weighing 2,500 kg and with an engagement range of 450 km, the Brahmos is one of India’s...
Embraer KC-390 MRTT reaches initial operational capability (IOC)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2017
Embraer announced that its KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft has reached IOC with the Brazilian Air Force....
Read More
Finland approves €223 m for arming Hamina FAC with torpedoes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 20, 2017
The Finnish Ministry of Defence cleared €223 m for upgrading the Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) with anti-submarine warfare torpedoes....
Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: High Risk and High Reward Partnerships
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 19, 2017
Prologue: This is a continuation of the Quwa Premium articles discussing the Pakistani defence industry, specifically its inability to produce a do... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article. For...
Indonesia receives first AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 19, 2017
The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) took delivery of its first Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter on December 18....
Read More
New Saudi-Turkish company SADEC shows product range
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 19, 2017
Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions....
Read More
Bangladesh releases RFP for MALE UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 18, 2017
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....
Read More
Qatar reveals itself as Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 user
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 18, 2017
The Qatar Armed Forces have revealed themselves as the overseas launch user of Nurol Makina’s NMS 4x4 light armoured vehicle....
Read More
TAI lists official specifications of next-gen fighter TFX
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX....
Read More
India commissions first Scorpene submarine – INS Kalvari
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 17, 2017
On December 14 the Indian Navy commissioned the first of six DCNS Scorpene diesel-electric submarines (SSK) – the INS Kalvari....
Read More
Analysis: The Case for Pakistan Procuring the FC-31 Gyrfalcon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 14, 2017
Officially, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter (FGF) program is being executed under ‘Project Azm’ (resolve). Under the PAF’s long-term plan, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra has been entrusted to manufacture a FGF as well as...
KPE delivers Arlan MRAP vehicles to Kazakh Special Forces
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 14, 2017
Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), a joint-venture between Paramount Group and Kazakhstan Engineering, delivered a batch of Arlan armoured vehicles...
Read More
Bahrain National Guard and Pakistan Army agree to joint-exercise
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 14, 2017
The Bahrain National Guard and the Pakistan Army signed a memorandum-of-understanding to undertake a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Bahrain....
Read More
STM says it is nearing MILGEM sales in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 13, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages....
Read More
Turkey contracts Kale Aero to develop miniature turbojet for missiles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has contracted Kale Aero to develop a miniature turbojet engine for cruise missiles....
Read More
Indonesia begins receiving final batch of used F-16 fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2017
The Indonesian Air Force received four of six final ex-USAF Block-25 F-16C/Ds on Tuesday, December 12. Two were grounded in Hawaii due to engine trouble....
Read More
Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 12, 2017
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new pr... You will need to subscribe to Quwa Premium to access the complete article....
Second JF-17B prototype now flying
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 11, 2017
The second prototype of the twin-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder – designated JF-17B – is now undergoing flight tests in China...
Read More
Ukraine’s Iskra to begin testing 80K6T air surveillance radar
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 11, 2017
UkrOboronProm’s Iskra bureau will begin testing its 80K6T S-band active-phased array ground-based air-surveillance radar....
Read More
Qatar inks $8 billion US deal for 24 Typhoon fighters from UK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 10, 2017
Qatar has inked an $8 billion U.S. (£6 billion) deal for 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems. Deliveries will start in 2022....
Read More
GD-OTS receives $3.1 m contract for Pakistan AH-1Z program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 10, 2017
The DoD has awarded a $3.1 million contract to General Dynamics-OTS Inc. to supply A/A49E-7(V4) gun turrets for Pakistan’s AH-1Z Viper ...
Read More
Editor’s Note: Introducing Quwa Premium
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2017
In 2015 I founded Quwa with the aim of discussing Pakistani defence issues. In the lead-up to releasing my first post, I had found that there was a dearth in accessible information on Pakistani defence programs....
DEPO’s Call for Coherent Export Policy & Pakistan’s Defence Product Development (FREE SAMPLE)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 8, 2017
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) called upon the Government of Pakistan to establish a coherent policy framework for exporting defence products. The statement was conveyed by the Director of Coordination Brig. Gen. Waheed Mumtaz in...
Pakistan’s Product Development Efforts and the Role of the Private Sector
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 7, 2017
Sticking to time-tested designs that are proven to work is not inherently a problem. However, with Pakistan’s focus to boosting exports, then product catalogues will face scrutiny....
Read More
Pakistan collaborating with China on next-gen fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 7, 2017
Pakistan’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years....
Read More
Qatar exercises option for 12 additional Dassault Rafale
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 7, 2017
The Qatari government has exercised its option for 12 additional Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters, increasing its slotted Rafale fleet to 36...
Read More
STM showcases modified MILGEM CF3500 for Colombia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 6, 2017
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...
Read More
Aselsan successfully tests AHS-120 mortar launch system
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 6, 2017
Aselsan announced on December 05 that it has successfully test-fired from its AHS-120 – renamed ALKAR - automated mortar firing system....
Read More
KSEW launches 600-ton patrol boat for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 5, 2017
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched a 600-ton Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for sea trials....
Read More
Pakistan proposes joint defence production with Turkey and Azerbaijan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 5, 2017
Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....
Read More
Turkey reportedly laying basis for satellite launch vehicle program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 4, 2017
The Turkish Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Communications is preparing to launch a national satellite launch vehicle (SLV) program in 2018...
Read More
Possible details of Pakistan’s frigate purchase from China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 3, 2017
The commanding officer of a Pakistan Navy frigate on a goodwill visit to China told Shanghai TV that the Pakistan Navy will procure the Type 054A frigate from China. The Zulfiqar-class (F-22P) frigate PNS Saif was...
HIT underperforming relative to capacity, requests changes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Dec 3, 2017
In a Pakistani Senate hearing, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) outlined that it was producing 18 al-Khalid tanks per year out of an annual capacity of 50....
Read More
UAE moves to upgrade Mirage 2000-9’s strike capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 30, 2017
The United Arab Emirates’ Mirage 2000-9s will reportedly be upgraded with the Thales RDY-3 radar and TALIOS targeting pod...
Read More
Philippines orders six A-29 Super Tucano from Embraer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 30, 2017
Brazilian aviation giant Embraer announced that it has received a firm order from the Philippine Air Force for six A-29 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft. In its press release, Embraer states, “After a comprehensive...
Qatar ready to sign Typhoon, Hawk contract with UK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 29, 2017
Qatar has reportedly finalized talks with the U.K. for the purchase of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon and six BAE Hawk aircraft. Doha is ready to sign a contract....
Read More
Target date for TFX’s first flight still set at 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 28, 2017
Speaking to reporters, Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli reiterated that the TFX 5th-generation fighter is still slotted to begin flying in 2023...
Read More
HIT leadership meets with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 28, 2017
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Chairman Lt. Gen. Muhammad Naeem Ashraf led a HIT delegation to visit Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) on November 28...
Read More
DEPO: Pakistan needs coherent policy on defence exports
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 27, 2017
Pakistan’s Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) is jointly hosting a two-day seminar with the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). Titled, “Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Export Potential, Challenges and Prospects,” the seminar aims to pose and address central...
Turkey invites five companies to bid on Altay MBT engine development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 27, 2017
The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) invited five companies to bid on the Altay main battle tank’s engine development program...
Read More
Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 26, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain paid an official two-day visit (24-26 November) to Turkey in a bid to review ongoing bilateral defence programs. The MoDP had met with Turkey’s Minister of National...
Pakistan Air Force Chief meets Polish Armaments Group (PGZ)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 26, 2017
On November 24 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman conducted an official visit to Polish Armaments Group (Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa: PGZ) to discuss bilateral industrial cooperation...
New CSIC submarine models show China’s growing design prowess
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 23, 2017
CSIC recently revealed three new single-hull teardrop submarine designs, showcasing its Chinese submarine design improvements...
Read More
Philippines aims to procure 23 attack helicopters in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 23, 2017
In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support...
Read More
Pakistan orders SharpEye radar for second Agosta 90B submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 22, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has issued U.K.-based Kelvin Hughes an order for a SharpEye I-band pulse-Doppler radar to equip its second upgraded Agosta 90B submarine...
Read More
Indian Air Force successfully test-fires BrahMos ALCM from Su-30MKI
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 22, 2017
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic-cruising air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) from the Su-30MKI...
Read More
KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for JF-17 undergoing tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 21, 2017
CCTV News footage shows the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology KLJ-7A undergoing tests with the China Flight Test Establishment...
Read More
US officials contemplating Turkey’s F-35 involvement in light of S-400
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 21, 2017
U.S. officials hinted at examining options for Turkey’s participation in the F-35 program in light of Ankara’s decision to acquire S-400 air defence systems...
Read More
Pakistani delegation visited Poland to discuss potential assault rifle program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 20, 2017
A Pakistani delegation including Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt. Gen. Umar Farooq Durrani visited Poland to discuss small arms...
Read More
Saudi Arabia reportedly in talks for TAI Anka drones
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 19, 2017
Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones...
Read More
Turkey reportedly interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy...
Read More
Bangladesh releases RFP for standard light armoured vehicle platform
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 16, 2017
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) has released a request-for-proposal for a standard light armoured vehicle (LAV) platform...
Read More
Russia looks to the Middle East for new and returning defence markets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 15, 2017
With its array of big-ticket defence solutions, Moscow is working to secure new markets in the Middle East as well as rebuild ties with legacy buyers...
Read More
Industry positions counterinsurgency solutions at Dubai Air Show
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 14, 2017
Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo and IOMAX are pitching various solutions for asymmetrical combat operations, such as counterinsurgency...
Read More
Pakistan aiming to produce commercial commuter aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 14, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand...
Read More
UkrOboronProm showcases An-132D and An-70 at Dubai Air Show
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2017
Antonov, which is under UkrOboronProm, is showcasing the An-70 medium-heavy airlifter and An-132D light transport and utility aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show. The An-132D is a collaborative effort between Antonov and Saudi Arabia’s King...
UAE seeking F-35, also signs for F-16 upgrades and in talks for Su-35
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2017
The United Arab Emirates has signed a $1.6 billion U.S. order for upgrades for its fleet of F-16E/F Block-60. It is also in talks with Russia for the Su-35....
Read More
UAE’s Calidus LLC showcases B-250 counterinsurgency attack aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 13, 2017
Abu Dhabi-based Calidus LLC is showcasing its B-250 counterinsurgency (COIN) turboprop attack aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show...
Read More
First JF-17 will undergo major overhaul at AVIC
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 12, 2017
China Aviation News (CAN) reports that the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) received a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter at its Aircraft Maintenance Factory in Chengfei for major overhaul on November 07....
Turkey confirms that it has signed for and ordered the S-400
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 12, 2017
Turkey’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia...
Read More
Vector Aerospace restores Sea King helicopters for Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 9, 2017
The Pakistan Navy will soon receive three refurbished Sea King – i.e. two HC.4 and one HAR3A – helicopters from Vector Aerospace...
Read More
UAE orders two DCNS Gowind 2500 corvettes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 9, 2017
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered two Gowind 2500 corvettes from the French shipbuilder DCNS...
Read More
Turkey pitches T129, Anka and Hürkuş for Southeast Asian requirements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 8, 2017
In its bid to secure markets in East Asia, Turkish Aerospace Industries is reportedly drawing interest from Bangladesh for the TAI T129, Anka and Hürkuş...
Read More
Malaysia raises requirement for new maritime patrol aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 8, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will evaluate options for an active requirement of four new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)...
Read More
Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 7, 2017
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...
Read More
India successfully test-fires Nirbhay land-attack cruise missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 7, 2017
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired its Nirbhay sub-sonic cruise missile on Tuesday, November 07...
Read More
Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 6, 2017
Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...
Read More
Romania will acquire locally-built Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 6, 2017
The Romanian government has announced that it will acquire Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopters from Airbus’ Brasov plant...
Read More
MKEK registers first exports of MPT-76 assault rifle
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 5, 2017
Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) announced that it registered its first overseas sales for its MPT-76 assault rifle...
Read More
HAL will source 70% of Tejas production work to Indian private sector
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 5, 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will outsource nearly 70% of the Tejas multi-role fighter’s production work to India’s private sector...
Read More
South Africa and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 3, 2017
Following her first meetings in Pakistan, South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises called for co-production and transfer-of-technology initiatives...
Read More
Ukroboronprom undertakes marketing push for Antonov An-178 airlifter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 3, 2017
Ukroboronprom is marketing the Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft to prospective customers, especially in the Middle East...
Read More
Pakistan’s POF requests $250 m to modernize manufacturing facilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 2, 2017
Firearms and ammunition maker Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) requested $250 m U.S. over the next five years to modernize its manufacturing facilities...
Read More
Indonesia receives second SIGMA 10514 frigate
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 2, 2017
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of its second SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR)-class frigate from PT PAL on Monday, October 30...
Read More
Ansat lightweight helicopter undergoing promotional trials in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 1, 2017
Russian Helicopters Group is demonstrating the Kazan Helicopters Ansat lightweight helicopter in Pakistan under hot-temperature conditions...
Read More
Indonesia will ink Su-35 Flanker-E fighter deal in November
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 1, 2017
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the Indonesian government will ink its purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters in November...
Read More
Pakistani delegation on official visit to Czech Republic
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 1, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is on an official visit to the Czech Republic, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry...
Read More
Top South African delegation visiting Pakistan to discuss defence
by
Bilal Khan
-
Nov 1, 2017
South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown is leading a delegation of industry officials – including Denel Group – to Pakistan from November 1-3...
Read More
Pakistan orders two corvettes from US-based Swiftships
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 31, 2017
According to Swiftships CEO Shehraze Shah, the Pakistan Navy placed an order for two 75 m Swift Corvettes from the Louisana-based shipbuilder...
Read More
Pakistan concludes multi-national air exercise ACES MEET 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 30, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has concluded its first locally-hosted multi-national air exercise – ACES MEET 2017 – on Saturday, October 28...
Read More
Turkey’s Nurol and Uzbekistan’s UzAuto agree to produce 1,000 4×4 armoured vehicles
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 30, 2017
Nurol Makina and UzAuto have signed a memorandum-of-understanding on October 26 to co-produce 1,000 Nurol Makina Ejder Yalçın 4x4 armoured vehicles...
Read More
Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 29, 2017
Pakistan is in talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters for $1.5 billion U.S. from Turkey. The deal may include final assembly and parts production work...
Read More
Pakistan and Italy commit to strengthening defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 29, 2017
The Pakistani defence minister was on an official visit to Italy, during which Italy’s Deputy Secretary General of Defence led a delegation to Pakistan...
Read More
Rolls-Royce aiming to secure TFX engine development contract
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 26, 2017
The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX...
Read More
The U.K. could put Royal Navy Type 23 frigates for sale
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 26, 2017
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...
Read More
Qatar and Russia sign defence cooperation agreement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 26, 2017
Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah signed a MoU with Russia’s Defence Ministry Sergey Shoygu in Doha....
Read More
Amid restructuring concerns, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones SA seeks partner for Pampa III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 25, 2017
With the Argentinian government warning of a possible restructuring, the state-run company FAdeA is seeking buyers for its Pampa III trainer aircraft...
Read More
Indian Air Force reportedly not keen on PAK-FA
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 23, 2017
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly pushing for India’s withdrawal from the PAK-FA 5th-generation fighter program with Russia...
Read More
Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 23, 2017
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka...
Read More
Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 22, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....
Read More
Egypt reportedly mulling optional Rafale and Gowind 2500 purchases
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 22, 2017
Egypt is reportedly planning to exercise its optional clauses for 12 additional Rafale fighters and two Gowind 2500 corvettes from France...
Read More
Egypt receives Gowind 2500 corvette and Type 209 submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 18, 2017
Egypt’s first Gowind 2500 corvette and second Type 209 diesel-electric submarine arrived at a naval base in Alexandria on Wednesday, October 19...
Read More
Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 18, 2017
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile...
Read More
Bahrain inks F-16 deal, expresses interest in S-400 air defence system
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 17, 2017
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad El Khalifa, the Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, announced that Bahrain is negotiating with Russia for the S-400...
Read More
Cavalier Group unveils Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 16, 2017
Pakistan’s Cavalier Group revealed the Hamza 6x6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle (MCV) at the 2017 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC)...
Read More
Turkish Navy announces successful test-fire of Atmaca anti-ship missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 16, 2017
The Turkish Navy’s technical head Admiral Ahmet Çakır announced that the Atmaca anti-ship missile had undergone a successful maiden test firing...
Read More
Turkey completes development of engine for Anka UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 15, 2017
Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone...
Read More
Ukraine touts locally-built AR-15 assault rifle variant – M4-WAC-47
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 15, 2017
Ukroboronprom showcased its locally built variant of the M4 – the M4-WAC-47 – which the Ukrainian MoD intends to induct as part of its alignment with NATO...
Read More
Saudi troops arrive in Pakistan for al-Samsam 6 exercise
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 12, 2017
Soldiers of the Saudi Land Forces have arrived in Pakistan to participate in a joint military exercise – designated al-Samsam 6 – next week...
Read More
Pakistan and Ukraine commit to strengthening defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 11, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is in Kiev to attend the defence exhibition Arms and Security 2017....
Read More
Turkey accepts MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for T129 ATAK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 11, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has formally accepted the Meteksan MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter...
Read More
Qatar requests six BAE Hawk trainers to accompany Typhoon
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 10, 2017
As part of its letter-of-intent (LOI) to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, Qatar also requested six Hawk trainers from BAE...
Read More
Aselsan signs $44 m sale of communications equipment to Ukraine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 10, 2017
Turkey’s Aselsan has signed a $43.6 million U.S. sale for communications systems to Ukraine’s state-owned UkroBoronProm...
Read More
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to market C-2 transport to the Middle East
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 9, 2017
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries will market the C-2 heavy transport aircraft to Middle Eastern markets, such as the UAE...
Read More
Indonesia displays Kaplan MT medium-weight tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 9, 2017
The Indonesian Army officially displayed its newly developed Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) last week during an official military parade...
Read More
Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief reveals new frigate purchase from China and ‘Harba’ missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2017
The outgoing Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah outlined the PN’s modernization efforts, including a new frigate program...
Read More
US State Department approves THAAD sale to Saudi Arabia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 8, 2017
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...
Read More
Saudi Arabia opts for S-400 and other Russian weaponry
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 5, 2017
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...
Read More
Pakistan affirms plans to deploy earth observation satellite in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 5, 2017
Pakistan’s SUPARCO has confirmed that it will launch the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS) in March 2018. It will join the PakSat-1R....
Read More
Turkish defence industry head reveals T129 ATAK-2 program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 4, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) İsmail Demir outlined plans for an improved variant of the T129 attack helicopter – ATAK-2...
Read More
Leonardo AW189K flying with new Safran Aneto engine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 4, 2017
Leonardo and Safran Helicopter Engines announced that the Leonardo AW189K has been integrated with Safran’s newly launched Aneto turboshaft engine...
Read More
UAE reportedly planning to sign Su-35 contract in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 3, 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...
Read More
Pakistan appoints new Chief of Naval Staff
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 3, 2017
The Government of Pakistan has appointed Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to the position of Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah...
Read More
Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
Read More
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited begins IPO process
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 2, 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has begun the process of launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for partial privatization ...
Read More
Russia confirms receiving Turkey’s S-400 deposit
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 2, 2017
The Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Kozhin, confirmed that Russia received Turkey’s deposit for S-400 long-range air defence systems...
Read More
Chengdu J-20 enters service with the PLAAF
by
Bilal Khan
-
Oct 1, 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) officially inducted the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG J-20 on September 26...
Read More
Turkish Aerospace Industries announces new aviation programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 27, 2017
TAI’s General Manager Temel Kotil announced that the company has begun work on a heavyweight T129 ATAK, new advanced trainer and others...
Read More
Pakistan and UK relaunch Defence Technical Cooperation agreement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 27, 2017
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have ‘revived’ an earlier memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) on Defence Technical Cooperation...
Read More
Sierra Nevada Corp. and TAI progress with T-X Freedom Trainer development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 27, 2017
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have disclosed images of the prototype of their T-X proposal – the Freedom Trainer...
Read More
Pakistan and Azerbaijan discuss defence cooperation opportunities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 25, 2017
On his official visit to Azerbaijan, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman promised the timely delivery of Super Mushshak and briefed his counterparts on opportunities...
Read More
Pakistani troops in Russia for bilateral exercise “Friendship 2017”
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 24, 2017
Pakistani soldiers arrived in Russia on September 23 to participate in a bilateral exercise with their counterparts in Russia...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force leadership invites private sector to invest aviation ventures
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 22, 2017
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman urged the private sector to invest in Pakistan’s aviation efforts at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force officials outline Erieye AEW&C recovery process
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 22, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) leading engineering officers outlined the process the PAF undertook to repair two damaged Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C aircraft...
Read More
Saab receives Giraffe 1X AESA radar order from undisclosed customer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 21, 2017
Saab announced that it has received an order for its Giraffe 1X AESA radar. It has not disclosed the customer, quantity or value of the deal....
Read More
Heavy Industries Taxila outlines plans for modernization and growth
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 20, 2017
Pakistan’s primary supplier of armoured vehicles, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), will modernize its facilities to boost efficiency and reduce costs...
Read More
Discussion: How an off-the-shelf fighter can fit with Pakistan’s air warfare plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 19, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi asserted that while Pakistan would prefer buying F-16s, it could look to other options...
Read More
Afghanistan receives first Black Hawk helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 19, 2017
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) has received its first four (of 53) UH-60A Black Hawk transport and utility helicopters from the United States...
Read More
HIT progressing with al Khalid-I main battle tank production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 18, 2017
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) recently revealed that it was manufacturing al Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBT) for the Pakistan Army...
Read More
Saab launches Arexis electronic warfare suite for Gripen E/F
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 18, 2017
At DSEI 2017, Saab launched its Arexis electronic warfare (EW) suite for fighter aircraft, including the JAS-39E/F Gripen multi-role fighter...
Read More
Qatar signs letter-of-intent to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoons
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 17, 2017
The respective defence ministries of Qatar and the United Kingdom have signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Qatar...
Read More
Pakistan seeking growth in defence ties with the UK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 14, 2017
On his official visit to the U.K., Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain had called for growth in bilateral defence relations...
Read More
Airbus entrusts Romania’s IAR to market and produce H215M Super Puma transport helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 13, 2017
Airbus Helicopters has assigned Romania’s IAR to market and manufacture the H215M Super Puma helicopter for Romanian and overseas markets...
Read More
Solutions Overview: Denel Air Defence Solutions (South Africa)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 13, 2017
Overview of the Denel 35 mm Dual Purpose Gun CIWS, Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and future aspirations and concepts...
Read More
Saab introduces ‘Gripen Aggressor’ DACT platform
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 12, 2017
Saab has introduced a new variant of the JAS-39C Gripen in the ‘Gripen Aggressor’ dissimilar air combat training (DACT) platform...
Read More
Erdogan: Turkey has finalized S-400 purchase, placed deposit
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 12, 2017
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan revealed to Turkish journalists that Ankara has already paid a deposit for the purchase of S-400 systems from Russia...
Read More
Turkish defence vendor Baykar Makina announces plans to develop 4.5-ton jet-powered UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 11, 2017
Baykar Makina’s technical manager Selçuk Bayraktar announced that the company will develop a jet-powered 4.5-ton unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
Read More
Pakistan and Kazakhstan agree to expand defence production ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 11, 2017
In a high-level meeting with the countries’ leaders, Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen relations in several areas, including defence production...
Read More
UK outlines steps for affordable, export-friendly Type 31e frigate
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 7, 2017
Under the newly announced National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), the UK has outlined industry and procurement policy steps affordably grow its fleet...
Read More
Pakistan and Poland commit to enhancing defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 6, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production and Poland’s Minister of National Defence have committed to strengthening bilateral defence ties...
Read More
US issues $1.38 billion contract for 150 MD-530F for Afghanistan & FMS customers
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 6, 2017
The U.S. Defense Department has issued a $1.38 billion U.S. contract for 150 MD Helicopters MD-530F lightweight utility helicopters for Afghanistan...
Read More
Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 5, 2017
Denel Group SOC’s CEO Odwa Mhlwana admitted that Denel’s dwindling order book “is a cause for concern,” but affirmed efforts to secure new orders...
Read More
Private Chinese company reportedly capable of producing single-crystal turbine blades for jet engines
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 4, 2017
Chinese state-owned media report that Chengdu Aerospace Superalloy Technology Co. Ltd. (CAST) can mass-producing single-crystal turbine blades...
Read More
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production visiting Poland to attend MSPO 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 4, 2017
Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Poland to attend the 25th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)...
Read More
Pakistan aspires for CPEC-driven aviation industry growth
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 3, 2017
At a symposium, the Pakistani government, Pakistan Air Force and private sector set near-term aviation activities and long-term industry goals...
Read More
Saab and Adani Group partner to promote Gripen in India
by
Bilal Khan
-
Sep 3, 2017
Saab and Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India...
Read More
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder: Is Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter Any Good?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 31, 2017
Overview of the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China, including current and future variants (Block-III)....
Read More
Ukraine aims for parallel armed forces and defence industry modernization
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 29, 2017
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 century.”...
Read More
The Indian Air Force pushes for additional 36 Rafale fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 28, 2017
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pushing for an additional 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters to augment the 36 fighters on order...
Read More
Russia has delivered Mi-35M assault helicopters to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 27, 2017
Pakistani officials have confirmed the delivery of four Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia. Raise possibility of more arms....
Read More
Malaysia launches its first DCNS Gowind-based Littoral Combat Ship
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 25, 2017
Malaysia has launched its first DCNS Gowind-based Littoral Combat Ship for the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Maharaja Lela, on August 24...
Read More
Kalashnikov signs letter-of-understanding with Pakistan’s POF
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 24, 2017
The Kalashnikov Concern and Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) have signed an agreement to promote small arms to Pakistan’s civilian market...
Read More
Russian Helicopters rolls out first dual-control Mi-28UB attack helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 24, 2017
Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22...
Read More
Korea Aerospace Industries pushes FA-50 against Gripen for Botswana combat aircraft bid
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 24, 2017
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...
Read More
Indonesia Su-35 deal set at $1.14 billion US for 11 jets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 23, 2017
The value of Indonesia’s forthcoming purchase of 11 Sukhoi Su-35 fighters from Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation is set at $1.14 billion U.S....
Read More
India begins search for 234 new naval helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 23, 2017
The Government of India has begun the process of procuring 123 anti-submarine warfare-capable naval multirole helicopters and 111 naval utility helicopters...
Read More
Turkey begins prototype development of first indigenous satellite TÜRKSAT-6A
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 22, 2017
Turkey has begun the prototype phase of its first indigenous communications satellite, the TÜRKSAT-6A. The program is valued at $170 million U.S....
Read More
Havelsan signs contract to supply Qatar with ‘Joint Warfare Center’
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 21, 2017
Turkish defence electronics vendor Havelsan has signed a contract with the Qatar Armed Forces for the supply of a ‘Joint Warfare Center’...
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex orders Portuguese Structural Health Management System
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 21, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed an agreement with Critical Materials to acquire its PRODDIA AERO 3.0-based Structural Health Management System ...
Read More
Photos suggest nearing Pakistan Army AH-1Z Viper delivery
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 17, 2017
Photos of an apparent Pakistan Army Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper indicate that the first batch (of three helicopters) are nearing delivery...
Read More
Argentina reportedly halts (on-and-off) IAI Kfir Block-60 talks
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 16, 2017
The centerpiece of the Argentinian Air Force’s modernization plans – i.e. the procurement of Kfir Block-60 fighters from Israel – hit a snag...
Read More
Pakistan inaugurates construction of Maritime Counter Terrorism Centre
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 16, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has inaugurated the construction of a new Maritime Counter Terrorism Centre to provide training to military and law-enforcement arms...
Read More
Discussion: Is Pakistan skipping counterinsurgency aircraft?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 14, 2017
Foreword: This is not a news story, but a piece for discussion. The details offered in this article are not authoritative pieces of information, but rather, perspectives of the author. Since 2008 the Pakistan Air Force...
Pakistan hopeful of strengthening defence ties with Azerbaijan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 10, 2017
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Saeed Khan Mohmand reiterated Islamabad’s interest in strengthening defence ties with Baku...
Read More
Unidentified Kratos UAV will enter production in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 8, 2017
An unidentified Kratos-designed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will enter production in 2017 for an undisclosed U.S. government agency...
Read More
Indonesia will trade commodities for Su-35 fighters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 7, 2017
Indonesia has signed an MoU with Russia’s Rostec to exchange Indonesian coffee, palm oil and other agriculture products for Sukhoi Su-35 fighters...
Read More
US approves A-29 Super Tucano light combat aircraft sale to Nigeria
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 6, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved a $593 million U.S. sale of 12 Sierra Nevada A-29 Super Tucano close air support aircraft to Nigeria...
Read More
Indian Defence Ministry Panel recommends PAK-FA involvement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 6, 2017
A panel appointed by the Indian Defence Ministry has recommended that New Delhi participate in the PAK-FA – i.e. Su-57 – stealth fighter program with Russia...
Read More
Qatar inks $5.9 billion U.S. naval warship deal with Italy’s Fincantieri
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 3, 2017
Qatar has inked a $5.9 billion U.S. deal for four corvettes, an amphibious landing platform dock and two offshore patrol vessels with Fincantieri...
Read More
DRDO showcases BMP-2 based Muntra UGV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 3, 2017
DRDO has showcased its newly developed Muntra unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for operations in specific high-threat conditions...
Read More
Turkey’s STM completes training programs in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 1, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM announced that its learning branch STM Academy completed two training programs in Pakistan in support of PAC...
Read More
Pakistan will send 19 aircraft for air exercise in China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 1, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will send 19 of its aircraft for an air exercise – Shaheen VI – in China. This will be its largest force detachment to date...
Read More
Indonesia will acquire 11 Su-35 Flanker-E fighters from Russia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Aug 1, 2017
Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that Jakarta will procure 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia...
Read More
Afghanistan will take on flight line maintenance of A-29 combat aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 31, 2017
The Afghan Air Force requested to assume full responsibility for flight line maintenance of the Sierra Nevada A-29 Super Tucano ...
Read More
Pakistan commissions third Azmat-class missile boat – PNS Himmat
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 30, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned its third Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC) – the PNS Himmat – which also features an ‘indigenous missile system’...
Read More
Turkey’s STM wins Pakistani naval infrastructure contract
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 30, 2017
Turkish defence contractor STM has won a Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production contract to conduct an oceanographic survey and port design work...
Read More
Pakistani Senate Committee recommends expediting Gwadar Shipyard
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 28, 2017
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended expediting the establishment of a shipyard in Gwadar...
Read More
Azerbaijan orders 10 Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 27, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has inked a sale of 10 Super Mushshak trainers to Azerbaijan. This is the fourth recent Super Mushshak sale....
Read More
Pakistan Ordnance Factories requests resources for modernization plans
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 27, 2017
In a hearing with Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) requested resources for its infrastructure plans...
Read More
Turkish official confirms T129 talks with Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 25, 2017
SSM’s Head of Helicopters Hüseyin Avşar confirmed that “administrative and financial terms” are being discussed with Pakistan over the T129 ATAK...
Read More
Saudi Arabia interested in Textron Scorpion light combat aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 25, 2017
Textron’s CEO Scott Donnelly told investors that the company is in talks with Saudi Arabia for the sale of the Scorpion light combat aircraft...
Read More
Embraer concludes KC-390 global demonstration tour
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 24, 2017
Lasting 40 days with flights to 19 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, Embraer has concluded the KC-390’s marketing and demonstration tour...
Read More
Pakistan and the Czech Republic to explore for growth in defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 23, 2017
Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...
Read More
UAC will market MiG-35 to Kazakhstan with local workshare
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 23, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Engineering to jointly market the MiG-35 to Astana, promising parts production...
Read More
Could the CASC CH-5 UAV be an option for Pakistan?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 20, 2017
With its greater range, payload and endurance, the CASC CH-5 drone can provide Pakistan with a valuable long-haul ISR and loitering CAS capabilities...
Read More
Turkey signs onto Eurosam Aster 30-based SAMP/T program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 19, 2017
Turkey has signed with the French-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam and its Aster 30-based long-range surface-to-air missile system...
Read More
China launches technology transfer hub in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 18, 2017
On July 08 China launched the China-South Asia Technology Transfer Centre (CSTTC) in Pakistan to enhance Pakistan’s technology and production capacities...
Read More
China begins offering CH-5 MALE UAV to international market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 18, 2017
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it is ready to produce the CH-5 drone for export...
Read More
Nigeria takes delivery of new Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 17, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of five (from an order of 10) Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex on Friday, July 14...
Read More
Pakistan Navy Marines’ 21st Air Defence Battalion assigned to Ormara
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 16, 2017
A ground-breaking ceremony shows that the 21st Air Defence Battalion of the Pakistan Navy Marine has been assigned to Ormara, Baluchistan. ...
Read More
TAI Anka MALE UAV engages in first air strike (against PKK)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 16, 2017
Turkey announced that its Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle undertook its first armed strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party...
Read More
Turkey agrees to $2.5 billion deal for four S-400 SAM systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 13, 2017
Turkey has reportedly agreed to a $2.5 billion U.S. deal for four Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from Russia...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force enhancing base defence capabilities
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 13, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is investing in improving the training and equipment of its infantry personnel responsible for base defence tasks...
Read More
Turkey’s FNSS delivers first batch of PARS III AFV to Oman
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 13, 2017
Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer FNSS delivered its first batch of PARS III 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) to Oman ...
Read More
Indonesian and Turkish aviation firms agree to collaborate on N245 commuter aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 11, 2017
PTDI and TAI have a “long-term strategic” agreement outlining bilateral collaboration on PTDI’s N245 commuter aircraft, UAVs and other aviation ventures...
Read More
Reviewing Pakistan’s goals for the Kamra Aviation City initiative
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 9, 2017
The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...
Read More
Pakistan announces 5th-gen fighter and medium-altitude long-endurance UAV programs
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 6, 2017
In its inauguration of the Kamra Aviation City initiative, Pakistan announced the development of a 5th-generation fighter and MALE UAV under “Project Azm”...
Read More
Pakistan test fires improved Nasr short-range ballistic missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 5, 2017
Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division (SPD) test-fired an improved variant of the Hatf IX Nasr short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on July 05, 2017...
Read More
Ukraine’s Antonov seeks US industry cooperation for An-70-based lifter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 5, 2017
Ukraine’s Antonov Company is seeking U.S. industry support for its proposed An-77 medium-lift strategic transport aircraft, based on the An-70....
Read More
Turkey launches 4th Ada corvette and lays keel of first I-Class frigate
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 5, 2017
Tuzla Shipyard launched the fourth MILGEM Ada-class corvette TCG Kınalıada. This was accompanied by the keel laying of the I-Class frigate...
Read More
U.S. Defence Department issues $3.8 bn Black Hawk contract to Sikorsky for U.S. Army and Saudi Arabia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 4, 2017
The U.S. Department of Defence issued a $3.8 billion U.S contract to Sikorsky for 257 H-60 Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army and Saudi Arabia...
Read More
Hensoldt: Europe’s new but also experienced defence electronics vendor
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 4, 2017
ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....
Read More
China launches 10,000-ton Type 055 destroyer for PLAN
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 3, 2017
Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard in Shanghai launched a Type 055 destroyer for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday, June 28...
Read More
Pakistan’s KSEW inks contract with TTS Group for Syncrolift ship lift-and-transfer system
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jul 2, 2017
Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) inked a $29.8 million U.S. contract for a 9,000-ton capacity ship lift-and-transfer system...
Read More
Russia and Turkey agree to S-400 contract, still need to settle funding
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 30, 2017
Moscow and Ankara have reportedly agreed upon a contract for the supply of S-400 long-range SAM systems to Turkey, still need to agree on financing...
Read More
Nigeria will receive remaining 10 Mi-35M in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 29, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force will receive its remaining 10 (or 12) Mi-35M attack helicopters from Russian Helicopters in 2018...
Read More
Serbia’s Yugoimport-SDPR showcases new artillery solutions at Partner 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 28, 2017
Serbia’s state-owned defence vendor Yugoimport-SDPR is showcasing its new artillery solutions, such as the Aleksandar howitzer, at Partner 2017...
Read More
Pakistan will reportedly test a Ukrainian-built ‘Oplot-P’ main battle tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 27, 2017
An Oplot-P main battle tank (MBT) rolled-off the Malyshev Factory’s production line. Plant workers told local media that the tank was for Pakistan...
Read More
UAC aims to begin exporting MiG-35 fighters by 2020
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 26, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation is aiming to begin exporting Mikoyan MiG-35 multi-role fighters by 2020, with testing complete in 2018....
Read More
Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
Read More
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) touts T625 utility helicopter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 25, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed a mock-up of its T625 utility helicopter at the Paris Air Show, touting it as an attractive option ...
Read More
Pakistan sees defence export growth in 2016-2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 22, 2017
For fiscal year 2016-2017, Pakistan reported that its defence exports grew to over $98 million U.S., a 55% increase from exports in 2006-2017 ($63 million)...
Read More
Oman takes delivery of two Eurofighter Typhoons
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 22, 2017
The Royal Air Force of Oman took delivery of its first two (of 12) Eurofighter Typhoons from BAE Systems on Wednesday, June 21...
Read More
Pakistan Army chief in Turkey, visits defence ministry and TAI
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 21, 2017
The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to Turkey, where he met with the defence ministry and TAI...
Read More
Ukrainian-Saudi An-132D draws interest at 2017 Paris Air Show
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 21, 2017
The Ukrainian-Saudi Antonov An-132D lightweight multi-mission aircraft is reportedly drawing interest at its Paris Air Show debut...
Read More
Textron Systems unveils Nightwarden tactical UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 20, 2017
Textron Systems unveiled its Nightwarden tactical unmanned aerial system (TUAS) at the 2017 Paris Air Show, a lightweight drone for ISR and strike missions...
Read More
Rostec and AVIC aim to ink AHL helicopter program in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 20, 2017
Rostec and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are aiming to ink the development contract for the Advanced Heavy Lifter helicopter in 2017...
Read More
Pakistan’s first AH-1Z attack helicopters on-track for 2017 delivery
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 19, 2017
Pakistan's first batch of Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters are still on-track for delivery in 2017, with the first aircraft almost complete....
Read More
Lockheed Martin and TASL announce partnership to market F-16 to India
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 19, 2017
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed an agreement to jointly market and produce the F-16 Block-70 in India...
Read More
USAF seeks to expand F-16 life-extension program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 19, 2017
The U.S. Air Force is looking to expand its service-life extension program (SLEP) from 4,000 additional hours to 5,856 hours...
Read More
Bangladesh inks order for five Mi-171Sh helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 13, 2017
The Bangladesh Air Force inked an order for five Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters from Russian Helicopters on Monday, June 12....
Read More
First export-bound FC-1 spotted in China
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 13, 2017
Thanks to photos shared on Chinese websites (i.e. FYJS.cn), the first FC-1 bound for export, apparently to Myanmar, has been spotted in China....
Read More
Portugal reportedly in talks with Embraer for KC-390 transport aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 13, 2017
The Portuguese government has reportedly entered talks with Brazil's Embraer for five KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport aircraft...
Read More
Pakistan orders offshore patrol vessel from Netherlands’ Damen
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 12, 2017
The Pakistan Navy has ordered a single 1,900-ton offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from the Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards. It will be built in Pakistan....
Read More
Pakistan testing South Korean weapons
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 11, 2017
In January, the Pakistan Army’s Inspectorate of Armaments imported weapons from Hanwha Corporation and Poongsan Corporation for possible tests...
Read More
Turkey inducts UMTAS anti-tank guided missile into service
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 11, 2017
The Turkish Army has formally inducted the Roketsan UMTAS – aka Mizrak – anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ...
Read More
Nigerian Special Forces battalion completes training course in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 8, 2017
A Nigerian Army Special Forces battalion completed an eight-week counter-terrorism training course in Pakistan under Pakistan’s Special Service Group (SSG)...
Read More
Photos emerge of Pakistan’s first 1,500-ton patrol vessel
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 8, 2017
Photos have emerged of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s (PMSA) first 1,500-ton Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) at Huangpu Shipyard...
Read More
China’s CASC announces successful missile ramjet tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 8, 2017
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it successfully conducted two flight tests for its new ramjet engine...
Read More
Egypt takes delivery of Almaz-Antey S-300VM SAM system
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 8, 2017
Photos indicate that Egypt has begun taking delivery of S-300VM/Antey-2500 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia...
Read More
Indonesia and Russia agree to Su-35 deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 7, 2017
Indonesia will sign a contract for Sukhoi Su-35 from United Aircraft Corporation by the end of 2017. The TNI-AU could acquire at least 8 aircraft. ...
Read More
Guizhou rolls out first FTC-2000 light fighter/advanced trainer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 7, 2017
Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) rolled out its first FTC-2000 light fighter and advanced trainer likely destined for the Sudanese Air Force...
Read More
US approves sale of AN/TPQ-53 AESA counter-battery radars to Saudi Arabia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 6, 2017
The U.S. State Department has approved a $662 million U.S. sale of 26 AN/TPQ-53(V) counter-battery radars and tank and artillery munitions to Saudi Arabia ...
Read More
Turkey and Russia in final stages of S-400 SAM talks
by
Bilal Khan
-
Jun 4, 2017
In a press conference with Turkish media outlets, Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined negotiations for sale of S-400 to Turkey are in its final stages...
Read More
TAI General Manager meets with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 31, 2017
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain...
Read More
Pakistan reportedly orders more ASELPOD targeting pods for JF-17
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 30, 2017
Aselsan has secured a $24.9 million U.S. order for an undisclosed number of ASELPOD electro-optical targeting pods, reportedly from Pakistan...
Read More
Pakistan and Belarus commit to enhance defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 30, 2017
Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to enhance bilateral defence and defence industry relations, especially in the realms of production and collaboration....
Read More
Aselsan working to secure Ukraine VHF radio requirement
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 29, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios...
Read More
Pakistan raises annual defence budget to $8.78 billion U.S.
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 28, 2017
The Pakistani government has budgeted $8.7 billion U.S. for the armed forces in its 2017-2018 budget – an increase of $500 million (or 6%) to 2016-2017...
Read More
LM-100J commercial freighter undergoes maiden flight
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 28, 2017
Lockheed Martin conducted the maiden flight of the LM-100J – the commercial freighter variant of the C-130J Super Hercules – on Thursday, May 25. ...
Read More
The UK hands over 7 refurbished Sea King helicopters to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 25, 2017
The Pakistan Navy took delivery of seven refurbished Sea King helicopters from the UK on Thursday, May 25. These were ordered in 2016....
Read More
Pakistan aims to develop a light armoured vehicle
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 25, 2017
As per the Ministry of Defence Production’s yearbook, the Military Vehicles Research & Development Establishment is to develop a light armoured vehicle...
Read More
Embraer actively seeking firm KC-390 MRTT sales from partners
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 24, 2017
Brazilian aviation giant Embraer is actively seeking to convert letter-of-intents into firm orders from partnering air forces in Latin America and Europe...
Read More
Pakistan proceeds with new miniature submarine program
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 23, 2017
In its annual disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production listed the development and construction of a miniature submarine...
Read More
Pakistan acquired Instalaza Alcotán-100 anti-tank rocket systems
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2017
In 2015-2016 the Pakistan Army ordered 158 Alcotán-100 VOSEL (M2) anti-tank rocket launchers with 1,413 Alcotán AT (M2) munitions for $24.75 million U.S....
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex arming Super Mushshak trainer
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is using U.S. and Chinese systems to tailor the Super Mushshak trainer into a counterinsurgency (COIN) asset...
Read More
AVIC pitches air-cooled AESA radar for JF-17
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 22, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC) 607 research institute announced that it completed the development of an air-cooled AESA radar...
Read More
Pakistan will acquire three new Saab Erieye AEW&C
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 21, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force will order three new Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Will expand its fleet to six planes....
Read More
Saudi Arabia and America ink $110 billion arms deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 21, 2017
On his inaugural foreign visit, Trump inked a $110 billion U.S. arms deal – of air defence systems, helicopters, munitions and more – with Saudi Arabia. ...
Read More
Saudi Arabia establishes new state-owned defence company
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund established a new state-owned defence company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) ...
Read More
Saab AEW&C group receives USD $153 million order
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 16, 2017
Saab announced that it received a SEK 1.35 billion ($153 million U.S.) order in its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) group...
Read More
Dassault anticipates new Rafale fighter sale in 2018
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 15, 2017
French defence aviation vendor Dassault is anticipating a new sale for its Rafale multi-role fighter in 2018. It is negotiating with Malaysia and India...
Read More
Turkish defence vendor STM showcases MILDEN submarine proposal
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 14, 2017
Turkish defence vendor STM showcased its proposal for Turkey’s National Submarine (MILDEN) program at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul last week...
Read More
Antonov signs collaboration agreements with TAI, Aselsan and Havelsan
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 14, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov signed MoUs with Turkish Aerospace Industries and Aselsan. It aims to collaborate on drones and electronics....
Read More
IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 10, 2017
At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan...
Read More
TAI & BAE will ink TFX agreement, Pakistan may join as partner
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”...
Read More
Antonov reportedly unveils An-148-based AEW&C system
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 9, 2017
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov reportedly unveiled an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) version of the An-148 airliner...
Read More
Update to Turkey’s efforts to sell T-129 helicopters to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 8, 2017
With the Turkish defence ministry’s push, TAI is reportedly preparing the T-129 attack helicopter for further tests in Pakistan in a bid to sell the system ...
Read More
IDEF 2017: Aselsan will showcase new AHS-120 mortar-firing system
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 7, 2017
Aselsan will showcase a new automated and digital FCS-equipped 120 mm mortar firing system – the AHS-120 – for fixed-sites and mobile platforms ...
Read More
Pakistan seeking guided multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS)
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 4, 2017
By commissioning the development of guided MLRS rockets, Pakistan could be seeking to improve the POF Yarmuk-series as well as add a 300 mm rocket. ...
Read More
IDEF 2017: Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce new vehicles
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 4, 2017
Turkish automaker Nurol Makina will introduce a new 4x4 armoured vehicle at IDEF 2017, Turkey’s forthcoming biennial defence exhibition...
Read More
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group completes first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 4, 2017
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group rolled out its first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) on May 1, building upon the success of the L-15A ...
Read More
Pakistan may negotiate with Ukraine for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks
by
Bilal Khan
-
May 2, 2017
Pakistan’s ambassador to Ukraine Athar Abbas reportedly said that Islamabad is in talks for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks from Kiev...
Read More
The JF-17B could be the foundation of the Block-III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 30, 2017
By introducing several key technologies and improvements to the platform, the JF-17B may form the basis of the JF-17 Block-III...
Read More
Dual-seat JF-17B prototype has successful test flight
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 26, 2017
The dual-seat version of the JF-17 Thunder – the JF-17B – is reportedly undergoing ground tests in preparation for a maiden test flight...
Read More
Denel Aviation will undertake study for developing Rooivalk Mk2
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 20, 2017
In its annual report for 2016, Denel Group positioned the Denel Aviation Rooivalk Mk2 as a “flagship program” for the South African defence industry...
Read More
IDEF 2017: Turkey will showcase railgun and exoskeleton development
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 20, 2017
Aselsan will showcase its development work in exoskeleton and electromagnetic railgun technologies at IDEF 2017, which will take place in Istanbul in May...
Read More
Turkey aims to begin Altay tank production in May
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 12, 2017
Turkey’s defence minister Fikri Işık announced that Turkey is aiming to push the Otokar Altay main battle tank into production in May...
Read More
Embraer and Lockheed Martin competing to win over legacy C-130 users
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 11, 2017
Embraer and Lockheed Martin are competing to win over legacy C-130 Hercules transport aircraft users with the KC-390 and C-130J/LM-100J, respectively...
Read More
Czech defence industry aiming for global resurgence
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2017
The Czech Republic’s defence industry vendors, most notably CZ and Aero Vodochody, are aiming for a resurgence in the global market...
Read More
TAI test-fires Roketsan UMTAS from Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) test-fired a Roketsan UMTAS air-to-ground missile from its Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft...
Read More
Italian defence industry makes marketing push in Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 9, 2017
Italy’s top defence vendors, among them Fincantieri, Leonardo, Elettronica and MBDA, made a marketing push in Pakistan, hoping to secure sales....
Read More
Brazil will offer credit-line for defence exports
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 6, 2017
The President of BNDES announced that Brazil will offer term financing of up to 25 years for its defence exports through a formal and coordinated mechanism...
Read More
Aero Vodochody formally revives L-159
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2017
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is in talks with three countries, including Iraq, for the sale of L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft (ALCA)...
Read More
Roketsan Mizrak-U ATGM successfully tested from TAI T-129 ATAK
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries and Roketsan successfully tested the Mizrak-U/UMTAS-U anti-tank guided missile from the T-129 attack helicopter...
Read More
CZ official confirms negotiation agreement with Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 3, 2017
Whilst marketing to Baluchistan law-enforcement bodies, a Česká zbrojovka (CZ) official confirmed the negotiation agreement with Pakistan Ordnance Factories...
Read More
Pakistan receives Cessna MEDEVAC aircraft from the U.S.
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 2, 2017
The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps took delivery of two Cessna 208 and four Cessna T206H from the U.S. These were ordered for U.S. $14.09 million in 2016...
Read More
Pakistan selects Rockwell Collins for C-130 avionics upgrade
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 2, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system for its fleet of 11 Lockheed Martin C-130E and 5 C-130B transport aircraft...
Read More
First Egyptian MiG-29M2 (or MiG-35) spotted
by
Bilal Khan
-
Apr 2, 2017
Photos of the Egyptian Air Force’s (EAF) first Mikoyan MiG-29M2 (or MiG-35) multi-role fighter recently emerged ...
Read More
Pakistan’s KSEW lays keel for new fast attack craft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 31, 2017
The Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works laid the keel of the Pakistan Navy’s fourth new missile-equipped fast attack craft – FAC(M) – on March 30, 2017....
Read More
Otokar Altay MBT ready for production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 30, 2017
The Otokar Altay main battle tank (MBT) reportedly passed its qualification tests and is ready for serial production. SSM will award a contract....
Read More
White House pushes for Bahrain F-16 deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 30, 2017
The Trump Administration has reportedly informed Congress of a proposed U.S. $5 billion sale of 19 new-built F-16s and other systems to Bahrain...
Read More
Czech firearms maker CZ continues with regional marketing push
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 30, 2017
With high-profile visits to IDEAS in Pakistan and IDEX in the United Arab Emirates, Česká zbrojovka (CZ) is engaged in a regional marketing push...
Read More
Will South Africa impact Pakistan’s defence procurement plans?
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 30, 2017
On the back of a bilateral defence cooperation MoU, will South Africa – specifically Denel Group SOC and Paramount Group – impact Pakistan’s procurement?...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force Chief sets expectations for near and long-term force goals
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 29, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman outlined the PAF’s near and long-term modernization goals...
Read More
Leonardo receives an AW139 helicopter order from Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 28, 2017
Italian defence giant Leonardo announced that it received a “new order for an undisclosed number of additional” AW139 utility helicopters from Pakistan...
Read More
Turkey reportedly interested in Ukraine’s 6TD-3 diesel engine for Altay main battle tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 28, 2017
In the backdrop of unsuccessful efforts to procure diesel engine technology for the Altay main battle tank, Turkey may look to Ukraine for support...
Read More
Pakistan and South Africa sign memorandum-of-understanding for defence cooperation
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 27, 2017
Pakistan and South Africa signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas...
Read More
Pakistan officially unveils extended range Ra’ad 2 air-launched cruise missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 23, 2017
The Pakistan Strategic Plans Division officially revealed an improved and extended-range variant of the Ra’ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM)...
Read More
Leonardo and Airbus take aim at Southeast Asia maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 21, 2017
Europe’s defence giants Leonardo and Airbus Defence & Space (DS) are taking aim at emerging maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements in Asia...
Read More
Pakistan inches closer to JF-17 Block-III
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 20, 2017
The forthcoming dual-seat version of the PAC-CAC JF-17 Thunder, the JF-17B, could be housing several features and systems of the JF-17 Block-III...
Read More
Aselsan Korkut SPAAG enters production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 20, 2017
The Aselsan Korkut self-propelled anti-air gun (SPAAG) system entered production for the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK). FNSS’ ACV-30 is the carrying platform....
Read More
Pakistan test-fires shore-based ‘long-range’ anti-ship missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 16, 2017
The Pakistan Navy announced that it tested a shore-based ‘long-range’ anti-ship missile (AShM) equipped with “advanced technology and avionics.”...
Read More
Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s corvette options
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2017
Overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s corvette options, which it may examine as a means to build a sizable surface fleet for peacetime patrol duties ...
Read More
Pakistan Air Force celebrates 50 C-130 overhauls
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 50th Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules overhaul on Wednesday, 15 March 2017...
Read More
Egypt will begin receiving Ka-52 attack helicopters in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 15, 2017
Russian Helicopters has confirmed that Egypt will begin receiving its Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters later this year...
Read More
Pakistan aims to domestically produce AESA radars
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 14, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is aiming to have Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) produce active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars...
Read More
Egypt in talks with IOMAX for Archangel
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 14, 2017
The Egyptian Ministry of Defence is negotiating with IOMAX for the Archangel turboprop-powered attack aircraft...
Read More
Iran showcases new Karrar main battle tank
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 14, 2017
The Iranian Ministry of Defence has formally launched the Karrar main battle tank (MBT), which it claims is competitive against foreign MBT designs...
Read More
Pakistan formally inducts LY-80 (HQ-16) air defence system
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 13, 2017
The Pakistan Army formally inducted the LY-80 (HQ-16) medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system on 12 March 2017...
Read More
Rheinmetall Denel Munition qualifies VLAP shell for overseas client
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 13, 2017
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) successfully qualified its M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (VLAP) for an undisclosed international client...
Read More
Nigeria graduates first Super Mushshak instructors
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 13, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force graduated its first set of instructors for the Super Mushshak, which it recently procured from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex...
Read More
Pakistan integrates JF-17 with stand-off range weapon (GIDS REK)
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex successfully integrated a stand-off range air-to-surface weapon to the Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters...
Read More
Iran tests Hormuz-2 radar-guided anti-ship ballistic missile
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2017
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) tested the Hormuz-2 radar-guided anti-ship ballistic missile, a variant of the Khalij Fars and Fateh...
Read More
Lockheed Martin introduces dual-mode Paragon Direct Attack Munition
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin introduced a dual-mode laser and INS/GPS-guided bomb – designated the Paragon Direct Attack Munition – compatible with MK-80 series GBP...
Read More
Pakistani senate committee recommends funding boost for defence industry
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2017
The Pakistani Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended a funding boost for the country’s defence industry...
Read More
MiG Corporation begins MiG-35 marketing push in developing world markets
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2017
The MiG Corporation has reportedly begun its marketing push for the MiG-35 multi-role fighter, particularly in developing world markets...
Read More
FNSS selected to provide amphibious vehicles for Turkey’s landing helicopter dock
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 9, 2017
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles ...
Read More
S-400 expected to come up in Putin-Erdogan meeting
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2017
The issue of Turkey’s interest in the S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system is expected to come up in President Erdogan’s visit to Moscow...
Read More
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers new T-129 batch to Turkish Armed Forces
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) delivered the 20th and 21st T-129 attack helicopters to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)...
Read More
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex overhauled a total of 1,000 aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 8, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) celebrated its milestone of overhauling 1,000 aircraft. Focus shifts to the JF-17, next-generation fighter & AESA radars...
Read More
USAF intends to begin light attack aircraft tests in summer 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2017
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) intends to begin testing light attack aircraft (OA-X) proposals in New Mexico in the summer....
Read More
Malaysia eager to provide submarine training support to Saudi Arabia
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2017
Malaysia’s defence minister revealed that Kuala Lumpur offered submarine training support and facilities to Riyadh as part of the latter’s naval development plans...
Read More
France will procure 160+ H160 to replace legacy lightweight helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 6, 2017
The French government selected Airbus’ H160 to serve as the baseline platform for the Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger (HIL) program...
Read More
New Czech vehicle requirement presents opportunity for NIMR
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 5, 2017
The Czech Ministry of Defence’s requirement for 700 light armoured 4x4 vehicles is a major sales opportunity for the UAE’s NIMR Automotive...
Read More
Pakistan and Ukraine begin implementing armour agreements
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 5, 2017
Pakistan and Ukraine have begun implementing their recently concluded memoranda-of-understanding (MoUs) for collaboration and support in armour programs....
Read More
Turkey and Pakistan eager to enhance bilateral defence ties
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 3, 2017
On the Turkish Chief of General Staff’s (CGS) visit to Pakistan, Islamabad and Ankara expressed their intent to strengthen bilateral defence ties...
Read More
Turkish government cancels Altay engine contract with Tümosan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 3, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries cancelled its Altay engine contract with Tümosan, which to acquire technical expertise for the program...
Read More
Sikorsky transfers S-70i to Aselsan for avionics integration and testing
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 2, 2017
Sikorsky transferred a S-70i Black Hawk (International) utility helicopter to Aselsan for avionics integration and testing...
Read More
With M-345 HET Leonardo takes aim at turboprop trainers
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 2, 2017
With the M-345 High Efficiency Trainer, Leonardo is aiming at turboprop trainers, which are becoming increasingly common as legacy jet-trainer successors...
Read More
Schiebel selects Leonardo to supply AESA-based SAR radar for UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 2, 2017
Schiebel selected Leonardo’s PicoSAR active electronically-scanned array- based synthetic aperture radar for S-100s destined for a North African country...
Read More
Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2017
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) released its tender for up to 12 new-built multi-role combat aircraft...
Read More
L-159 earns praise as credible aggressor fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2017
Aero Vodochody’s L-159 advanced light combat aircraft (ALCA) earned Draken International’s praise for its role as an aggressor fighter platform...
Read More
Discussion: Hangor Submarine Configuration Options
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2017
An analysis of how the Pakistan Navy could configure its forthcoming Hangor-class air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines...
Read More
Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) sign $270 million parts production deal
by
Bilal Khan
-
Mar 1, 2017
Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) signed a U.S. $270 million deal for S-70 Black Hawk parts production in Turkey...
Read More
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia aiming for growth in the Middle East
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 28, 2017
With Saudi Arabia reportedly planning a multi-billion dollar purchase of five Avante 2200-based corvettes, Navantia is aiming expansion in the Middle East...
Read More
Chengdu test flies Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 27, 2017
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) successfully test flew a Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Monday, 27 February 2017...
Read More
Ukrainian company markets KT-112UD light attack helicopter concept
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 26, 2017
The state-owned Ukrainian company Ukrinmash marketed its KT-112UD light attack helicopter concept in Abu Dhabi during IDEX 2017...
Read More
Emirati and Turkish companies pair up to supply 8×8 IFV to UAE.
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 26, 2017
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Heavy Vehicle Industries and Turkey’s Otokar are collaborating to supply Rabdan 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles to the UAE...
Read More
UAE’s armed forces order 1,750+ armoured vehicles from NIMR
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 24, 2017
NIMR Automotive received an order from the United Arab Emirates’ armed forces for more than 1,750 armoured vehicles...
Read More
Embraer KC-390 successfully conducts dry-contact refueling tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 24, 2017
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force successfully ran the KC-390 through a dry-contact run with a F-5M, demonstrating the KC-390’s refueling capabilities...
Read More
Pakistan’s GIDS considers developing MALE UAV
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 23, 2017
Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
Read More
IDEX 2017: China showcases new-generation frigate and S26 submarine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 23, 2017
CSSC showcased a next-generation trimaran-hull frigate and the S26 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarine at IDEX 2017...
Read More
Pakistan opts for Kelvin Hughes SharpEye radar for Agosta 90B
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 23, 2017
The Pakistan Navy selected Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye I-band pulse-Doppler radar for use on the upgraded Khalid-class Agosta 90B submarine...
Read More
IDEX 2017: Lockheed Martin hopeful for new F-16 sales and upgrades in the Middle East market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 23, 2017
While committing to retain F-16 manufacturing in the U.S., Lockheed Martin is hopeful of securing new sales and upgrade contracts in the Middle East...
Read More
IDEX 2017: Pakistan and Ukraine sign agreement to co-produce engines for tanks
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 21, 2017
Pakistan and Ukraine signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to co-produce diesel engine and engine components for Pakistan’s main battle tanks...
Read More
IDEX 2017: Pakistan reportedly expresses interest in Serbian armaments
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 21, 2017
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, visited Yugoimport-SDPR’s exhibit at IDEX 2017, expressing interest in the NORA B-52 ...
Read More
Pakistan orders another batch of Leonard AW139 helicopters
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 21, 2017
Leonardo announced that Pakistan has ordered another batch of AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters, making this its third recent order...
Read More
IDEX 2017: The UAE and Russia plan to co-develop a next-gen fighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2017
The United Arab Emirates and Russia have agreed to collaborate on the development of a lightweight next-generation fighter....
Read More
IDEX 2017: Pakistan will begin receiving AH-1Z Vipers in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2017
The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps will reportedly begin receiving its Bell Helicopters AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in 2017....
Read More
IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta sign letter-of-understanding
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2017
Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta have signed a letter-of-understanding for propelling the sale of Beretta pistols, shotguns and apparel in Pakistan...
Read More
IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories aims for growth in UAE market
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 20, 2017
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is aiming to expand its share in the United Arab Emirates’ small arms market. POF is opening a sales office in the UAE....
Read More
IDEX 2017: Timoney Technology offering development assistance to armoured vehicle makers
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 19, 2017
Ireland-based Timoney Technology is offering established and emerging armoured vehicle makers assistance in affordably developing critical components....
Read More
Pakistan orders 40 MaxxPro MRAP vehicles from the U.S.
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Defence has issued a US $35 million contract for 40 MaxxPro Dash DXM mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles for Pakistan...
Read More
Russia will flight-test Mi-28NM attack helicopter in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 17, 2017
Russia will flight-test the Mi-28NM attack helicopter, an upgraded version of the Mi-28NE Night Hunter, in 2017...
Read More
Turkish Aerospace Industries reveals Hürkuş-C close air support aircraft
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 17, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Turkey’s Ministry of Defence have revealed the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) and lightweight attack aircraft...
Read More
Pakistan formally equips fifth JF-17 squadron
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 16, 2017
The JF-17 Thunder has formally been handed over to the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 14 squadron at Minhas Air Base in Kamra....
Read More
Aero India 2017: India will accelerate Tejas production
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 16, 2017
The Government of India approved US $203 million for raising a second production line for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas ...
Read More
Pakistan reiterates interest in Russian arms
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 15, 2017
A high-level Pakistani official reportedly told Russia media that Pakistan was interested in many Russian arms, but it will decide based on its fiscal means...
Read More
Major multi-national naval exercise AMAN 2017 concludes
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 15, 2017
AMAN 2017, a major naval exercise involving more than 35 countries, concluded on Tuesday, 14 February 2017...
Read More
Textron Systems announces G-CLAW precision-guided munition tests
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 15, 2017
Textron Systems announced that it successfully tested its Guided Clean Area Weapon (G-CLAW) precision-guided munition in October 2016...
Read More
Aero India 2017: Saab and Lockheed Martin compete for India’s new fighter requirement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 14, 2017
Saab and Lockheed Martin are competing for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) requirement of new single-engine fighter aircraft to replace its MiG-21s...
Read More
Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s electronics suite
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 14, 2017
The JF-17 Block-III, the forthcoming variant of the Pakistan Air Force’s emerging backbone fighter, could reflect current industry trends in electronics...
Read More
Aero India 2017: India steps up AEW&C procurement
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 13, 2017
With its first domestic airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the IAF is setting in motion next-gen AEW&C plans...
Read More
Discussion: Pakistan’s attack helicopter options
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 12, 2017
An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios...
Read More
Turkey commissions development of indigenous turboshaft engine
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 12, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) has awarded TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI) a contract to develop a turboshaft engine for the T-625...
Read More
Lockheed Martin launches LM-100J commercial freighter
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 12, 2017
Lockheed Martin produced its first LM-100J, a commercial freighter version of the popular C-130J Super Hercules fixed-wing transport aircraft...
Read More
Senegal Air Force chief keen on enhancing ties with the Pakistan Air Force
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2017
The Senegalese Air Force’s Chief of Air Staff, Brigadier General Birame Diop, expressed his interest to build relations with the Pakistan Air Force...
Read More
Turkey still aiming for TFX maiden flight in 2023
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ General Manager, Temel Kotil, stated that TAI was still aiming to begin test flying the TFX next-generation fighter in 2023...
Read More
Brazil will sell three surplus Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 9, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force announced that it received approval from Brazil to procure three used EMB-314 Super Tucano light combat aircraft from Embraer...
Read More
Turkish-Saudi defence production efforts showing results
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 8, 2017
One of several Turkish-Saudi joint-ventures in defence production – an Aselsan-MIC facility producing Aselsan’s software defined radios – is showing promise...
Read More
Pakistan prepares for major naval exercise – AMAN 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 8, 2017
The Pakistan Navy will be hosting a major multi-national naval exercise encompassing more than 35 states from 10-14 February 2017...
Read More
MEADS Consortium offers to assist Turkey in long-range SAM program
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 8, 2017
The consortium behind the Medium Extended Range Air Defence System (MEADS) is offering Turkey help in its long-range surface-to-air missile program...
Read More
TAI General Manager confident of a T-129 sale to Pakistan
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan...
Read More
China unveils small precision-guided missile – AR-2
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2017
The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics recently revealed the AR-2 small precision-guided air-to-ground missile for CH-series armed drones...
Read More
Estonia pairs up with Finland for K9 Thunder howitzer
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 7, 2017
Estonia has reportedly entered talks with South Korea for 12 K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzers, joining Finland...
Read More
Pakistan Ordnance Factories sees three-fold increase in brass output
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2017
Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) brass production capacity has been increased three-fold from 8,000 metric tons per year to 24,000 metric tons per year...
Read More
Roketsan “Bora” ballistic missile reportedly nearing completion
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2017
Turkey's indigenous surface-to-surface ballistic missile - the Roketsan Bora - is reportedly nearing completion....
Read More
Heckler & Koch unveils new modular rifle – HK433
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 6, 2017
The German firearms maker Heckler & Koch has unveiled a new modular assault rifle – designated tHK433 – to compete for Germany’s G36 replacement program...
Read More
Denel will display the Umkhonto-EIR surface-to-air missile at IDEX 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 5, 2017
Denel Group will display the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto-EIR, an upgraded version of the Umkhonto surface-to-air missile, in the UAE at IDEX 2017...
Read More
Embraer takes aim at Europe for KC-390 tanker-transport sales
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 5, 2017
The Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is taking aim at Germany and the European market at large for KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport sales...
Read More
Dassault and Reliance ADAG cleared to form Rafale joint-venture in India
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 5, 2017
The Competition Commission of India cleared Dassault and Reliance ADAG to form a joint venture for the Indian Air Force’s Rafale program...
Read More
Pakistan expected to order its JF-17 Block-IIIs in 2017
by
Bilal Khan
-
Feb 3, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force is expected to place its formal order for 50 JF-17 Block-IIIs from the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in the first half of 2017....
Read More
1
2
Next »
Get FREE Quwa Premium Content
Email address:
Leave this field empty if you're human:
Copyright: Quwa Group Inc (2021)