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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’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’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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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 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...

The starting-point for understanding Pakistan’s rationale for having nuclear weapons is to visit the history of its foreign relations and security efforts. Naturally, one might view India’s underground nuclear tests in 1974 – i.e. Smiling Buddha...

Summary of the article. Describe the main question. Provide the core answer. Outline the areas you discuss to answer the main question. Leave a hook-of-interest to the reader....Read More

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...

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...

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...

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....

This is a review of main and ancillary Pakistani defence news topics along with short-hand analysis to offer clarity and context: Pakistan announced its defence budget for 2018-2019; the Public Sector Development Program’s (PSDP) budget includes...

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...

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 (FGFA) it had started with Russia in 2007. Official confirmation has yet...

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...

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...

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

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 (MOB), PAF Bholari. Available on The Print, Bhat’s analysis...

In his comments to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan stated that Pakistan was both interested and in talks with Russia for big-ticket defence items. Quwa Premium discussed...

Though it was not mentioned by the Pakistani Minister of Defence, Khurram Dastgir Khan, in his comments to the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti, helicopters are an issue of mutual interest between Russia and Pakistan. The...

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 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...

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 Minister of Defence (MoD) Khurram Dastgir Khan was quoted by the Russian News Agency RIA Novosti that Pakistan had begun negotiating with Russia for various big-ticket armaments, including T-90 main battle tanks (MBT), Su-35 fighters...

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...

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 with Russia for the purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters, T-90...

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...

Pakistan has been negotiating with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and its defence contractor - Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) – for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes since June 2016. Pakistan...

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...

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...

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’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

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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 has signed a Memorandum-of-Intent with the UK Government for the potential purchase of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters from BAE Systems....Read More

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

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

Introduction: The Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted a joint exercise in the North Arabian Sea – RIBAT-2018 – from 24 February to 06 March 2018 to “validate … war fighting concepts under...

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

The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 88 Search & Rescue (SAR) Squadron has formally commissioned the PAF’s newly procured Leonardo AW139....Read More

Following a spate of conflicting and official statements and news reports, the Pakistani government plainly confirmed that the country will be placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ from June 2018. On 01...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

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

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

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 Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Ambassadors of Turkey, Ukraine and the Netherlands this past week....Read More

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

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 Systems reiterated its willingness to facilitate a UK-based line-of-credit to back a sale of Eurofighter Typhoon fighters to Malaysia....Read More

The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) launched the third Shadhinota-class C13B corvette for the Bangladesh Navy on 12 February 2018...Read More

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...

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

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

On 01 February, observers spotted a large cannon turret placed onboard a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 072III landing ship tank (LST) along with three shipping containers aft of the cannon. Analysts took the comparatively...

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

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

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

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

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 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

Ukrinmash opened a service center for repairing Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Bangladesh Air Force....Read More

Introduction On 02 February, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range. This is an important induction for the PAF – and the Pakistani...

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

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

Ukraine’s re-armament efforts – and in tandem, its defence industry development – present opportunities for countries requiring technology....Read More

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

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

Introduction/Summary 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 Pakistani purchase of T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)...

Introduction On 26-27 January 2018, the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo paid an official state visit to Pakistan. The visit was earnestly received by Pakistan, which not only presented Mr. Widodo and Indonesia’s First Lady Mrs....

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Khurram Dastgir Khan said that Pakistan is engaging with Russia for the supply of new military hardware....Read More

Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....Read More

Rosoboronexport is stepping-up its efforts to market and export miniature diesel-electric and air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines....Read More

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

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 to as many as 13 ships equipped with air-independent propulsion (AIP) from the...

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’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

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 Aeronautical Systems announced that it successfully demonstrated its Automatic Takeoff & Landing Capability (ATLC) using SATCOM...Read More

Introduction Pakistan is expanding its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet through the procurement of new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drones, most notably with Project Azm (resolve), under which a MALE UAV is being developed along with a...

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 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

Introduction China is a marquee element in Pakistan’s foreign relations landscape since the 1960s, having resulted in a spate of big-ticket defence procurement and, since 2015, significant economic interaction via the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However,...

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 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 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

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) says it will collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). ...Read More

UkrOboronProm announced that it has begun the “practical stage” of its reform and restructuring process to attract invest and engage in partnerships....Read More

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

On December 11, 2017 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) inaugurated a new lead-in-fighter-training (LIFT) unit to prepare pilots for transitioning to the JF-17 and F-16, which form the mainstay of the PAF fighter fleet. Reported by...

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

The Nigerian Air Force has received the second and final batch of Super Mushshak trainers from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex....Read More

Introduction On January 06 photos emerged purporting that a NORINCO VT4 main battle tank (MBT) was in Pakistan, ostensibly for trials for an apparent Pakistan Army bid for an off-the-shelf MBT to augment its growing –...

UkrOboronProm is promoting the progress Antonov made through 2017 with the An-132D and the promise of reviving the An-70...Read More

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

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

Introduction On January 03, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a new anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) with land-attack capabilities, the “Harba.” The dual-ASCM/land-attack cruise missile (LACM) was fired from an Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC),...

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 is reportedly planning to taking-over the CMN FS56 fast attack craft it had originally bought for the Lebanese Navy....Read More

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 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

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 military campaign in Afghanistan. Trump reiterated how the U.S. provided Pakistan...

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

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 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 have formally concluded a deal to procure an S-400 long-range air defence system with an option for one more....Read More

The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) reportedly pushed the JF-17 Block-III through the ‘preliminary design stage’ ...Read More

Introduction 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...

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

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

Prologue This is our inaugural Quwa Premium Monthly Report. Given that it is coming at the end of 2017, it felt that an annual review of Pakistan’s defence procurement activities of this year would be an...

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 aspects of Pakistan’s relations with China, which – in some respects,...

Introduction On December 07, the then 41-member Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) unanimously approved of India’s entry into the WA. Like the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), which India joined in June 2016 as its 35th member, the...

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inaugurated its new air base, PAF Bholari, on December 25....Read More

The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production called for an expansion to Pakistan’s shipbuilding infrastructure through Gwadar....Read More

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 announced that its KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport (MRTT) aircraft has reached IOC with the Brazilian Air Force....Read More

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

Prologue: This is a continuation of the Quwa Premium articles discussing the Pakistani defence industry, specifically its inability to produce a domestic marketplace to which the Pakistani armed forces and foreign customers can consult, its nascent...

The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) took delivery of its first Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter on December 18....Read More

Established by Aselsan and Taqnia, the newly inaugurated Saudi Defence Electronics Company (SADEC) is offering Aselsan electronics solutions....Read More

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....Read More

The Qatar Armed Forces have revealed themselves as the overseas launch user of Nurol Makina’s NMS 4x4 light armoured vehicle....Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has listed the official specifications of its next-generation fighter program, the National Combat Aircraft TFX....Read More

On December 14 the Indian Navy commissioned the first of six DCNS Scorpene diesel-electric submarines (SSK) – the INS Kalvari....Read More

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...

Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), a joint-venture between Paramount Group and Kazakhstan Engineering, delivered a batch of Arlan armoured vehicles...Read More

The Bahrain National Guard and the Pakistan Army signed a memorandum-of-understanding to undertake a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Bahrain....Read More

Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages....Read More

Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has contracted Kale Aero to develop a miniature turbojet engine for cruise missiles....Read More

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

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....

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

UkrOboronProm’s Iskra bureau will begin testing its 80K6T S-band active-phased array ground-based air-surveillance radar....Read More

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

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

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....

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...

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’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years....Read More

The Qatari government has exercised its option for 12 additional Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters, increasing its slotted Rafale fleet to 36...Read More

Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik (STM) is proposing a modified MILGEM design in the CF3500 frigate for the Colombian Navy...Read More

Aselsan announced on December 05 that it has successfully test-fired from its AHS-120 – renamed ALKAR - automated mortar firing system....Read More

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, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....Read More

The Turkish Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Communications is preparing to launch a national satellite launch vehicle (SLV) program in 2018...Read More

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...

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

The United Arab Emirates’ Mirage 2000-9s will reportedly be upgraded with the Thales RDY-3 radar and TALIOS targeting pod...Read More

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 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

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

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

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...

The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) invited five companies to bid on the Altay main battle tank’s engine development program...Read More

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...

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...

CSIC recently revealed three new single-hull teardrop submarine designs, showcasing its Chinese submarine design improvements...Read More

In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support...Read More

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

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test-fired the BrahMos supersonic-cruising air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) from the Su-30MKI...Read More

CCTV News footage shows the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology KLJ-7A undergoing tests with the China Flight Test Establishment...Read More

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

A Pakistani delegation including Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt. Gen. Umar Farooq Durrani visited Poland to discuss small arms...Read More

Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones...Read More

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’s Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) has released a request-for-proposal for a standard light armoured vehicle (LAV) platform...Read More

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

Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo and IOMAX are pitching various solutions for asymmetrical combat operations, such as counterinsurgency...Read More

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand...Read More

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...

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

Abu Dhabi-based Calidus LLC is showcasing its B-250 counterinsurgency (COIN) turboprop attack aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show...Read More

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’s Minister of Defence Nurettin Canikli announced that Ankara had ordered the S-400 long-range air defence system from Russia...Read More

The Pakistan Navy will soon receive three refurbished Sea King – i.e. two HC.4 and one HAR3A – helicopters from Vector Aerospace...Read More

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered two Gowind 2500 corvettes from the French shipbuilder DCNS...Read More

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

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will evaluate options for an active requirement of four new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)...Read More

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

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired its Nirbhay sub-sonic cruise missile on Tuesday, November 07...Read More

Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...Read More

The Romanian government has announced that it will acquire Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopters from Airbus’ Brasov plant...Read More

Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) announced that it registered its first overseas sales for its MPT-76 assault rifle...Read More

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will outsource nearly 70% of the Tejas multi-role fighter’s production work to India’s private sector...Read More

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 is marketing the Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft to prospective customers, especially in the Middle East...Read More

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

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

Russian Helicopters Group is demonstrating the Kazan Helicopters Ansat lightweight helicopter in Pakistan under hot-temperature conditions...Read More

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

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

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

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

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has concluded its first locally-hosted multi-national air exercise – ACES MEET 2017 – on Saturday, October 28...Read More

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

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

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

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 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’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

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

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly pushing for India’s withdrawal from the PAK-FA 5th-generation fighter program with Russia...Read More

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

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....Read More

Egypt is reportedly planning to exercise its optional clauses for 12 additional Rafale fighters and two Gowind 2500 corvettes from France...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone...Read More

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

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’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is in Kiev to attend the defence exhibition Arms and Security 2017....Read More

Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has formally accepted the Meteksan MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter...Read More

As part of its letter-of-intent (LOI) to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, Qatar also requested six Hawk trainers from BAE...Read More

Turkey’s Aselsan has signed a $43.6 million U.S. sale for communications systems to Ukraine’s state-owned UkroBoronProm...Read More

Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries will market the C-2 heavy transport aircraft to Middle Eastern markets, such as the UAE...Read More

The Indonesian Army officially displayed its newly developed Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) last week during an official military parade...Read More

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

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 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’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

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 and Safran Helicopter Engines announced that the Leonardo AW189K has been integrated with Safran’s newly launched Aneto turboshaft engine...Read More

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

The Government of Pakistan has appointed Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi to the position of Chief of Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah...Read More

For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...Read More

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has begun the process of launching an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for partial privatization ...Read More

The Russian presidential aide, Vladimir Kozhin, confirmed that Russia received Turkey’s deposit for S-400 long-range air defence systems...Read More

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) officially inducted the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG J-20 on September 26...Read More

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 the United Kingdom have ‘revived’ an earlier memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) on Defence Technical Cooperation...Read More

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

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 soldiers arrived in Russia on September 23 to participate in a bilateral exercise with their counterparts in Russia...Read More

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

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 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

Pakistan’s primary supplier of armoured vehicles, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT), will modernize its facilities to boost efficiency and reduce costs...Read More

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi asserted that while Pakistan would prefer buying F-16s, it could look to other options...Read More

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

Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) recently revealed that it was manufacturing al Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBT) for the Pakistan Army...Read More

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

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

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 Helicopters has assigned Romania’s IAR to market and manufacture the H215M Super Puma helicopter for Romanian and overseas markets...Read More

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 has introduced a new variant of the JAS-39C Gripen in the ‘Gripen Aggressor’ dissimilar air combat training (DACT) platform...Read More

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

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

In a high-level meeting with the countries’ leaders, Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to strengthen relations in several areas, including defence production...Read More

Under the newly announced National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), the UK has outlined industry and procurement policy steps affordably grow its fleet...Read More

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production and Poland’s Minister of National Defence have committed to strengthening bilateral defence ties...Read More

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 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

Chinese state-owned media report that Chengdu Aerospace Superalloy Technology Co. Ltd. (CAST) can mass-producing single-crystal turbine blades...Read More

Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Poland to attend the 25th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)...Read More

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 Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India...Read More

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

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 (IAF) is pushing for an additional 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role fighters to augment the 36 fighters on order...Read More

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 has launched its first DCNS Gowind-based Littoral Combat Ship for the Royal Malaysian Navy, the Maharaja Lela, on August 24...Read More

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 has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22...Read More

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

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

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 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

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 has signed an agreement with Critical Materials to acquire its PRODDIA AERO 3.0-based Structural Health Management System ...Read More

Photos of an apparent Pakistan Army Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper indicate that the first batch (of three helicopters) are nearing delivery...Read More

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

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

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’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan Saeed Khan Mohmand reiterated Islamabad’s interest in strengthening defence ties with Baku...Read More

An unidentified Kratos-designed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will enter production in 2017 for an undisclosed U.S. government agency...Read More

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

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

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 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 has showcased its newly developed Muntra unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for operations in specific high-threat conditions...Read More

Turkish defence contractor STM announced that its learning branch STM Academy completed two training programs in Pakistan in support of PAC...Read More

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

Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that Jakarta will procure 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia...Read More

The Afghan Air Force requested to assume full responsibility for flight line maintenance of the Sierra Nevada A-29 Super Tucano ...Read More

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

Turkish defence contractor STM has won a Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production contract to conduct an oceanographic survey and port design work...Read More

The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended expediting the establishment of a shipyard in Gwadar...Read More

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

In a hearing with Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) requested resources for its infrastructure plans...Read More

SSM’s Head of Helicopters Hüseyin Avşar confirmed that “administrative and financial terms” are being discussed with Pakistan over the T129 ATAK...Read More

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

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

Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...Read More

United Aircraft Corporation has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Engineering to jointly market the MiG-35 to Astana, promising parts production...Read More

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 has signed with the French-Italian air defence consortium Eurosam and its Aster 30-based long-range surface-to-air missile system...Read More

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

The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it is ready to produce the CH-5 drone for export...Read More

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

A ground-breaking ceremony shows that the 21st Air Defence Battalion of the Pakistan Navy Marine has been assigned to Ormara, Baluchistan. ...Read More

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 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

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is investing in improving the training and equipment of its infantry personnel responsible for base defence tasks...Read More

Turkish armoured vehicle manufacturer FNSS delivered its first batch of PARS III 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles (AFV) to Oman ...Read More

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

The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...Read More

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’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 Company is seeking U.S. industry support for its proposed An-77 medium-lift strategic transport aircraft, based on the An-70....Read More

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

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

ECI Partners, the parent firm of U.K. radar company Kelvin Hughes, agreed to sell its share of Kelvin Hughes to Hensoldt....Read More

Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard in Shanghai launched a Type 055 destroyer for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday, June 28...Read More

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

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

The Nigerian Air Force will receive its remaining 10 (or 12) Mi-35M attack helicopters from Russian Helicopters in 2018...Read More

Serbia’s state-owned defence vendor Yugoimport-SDPR is showcasing its new artillery solutions, such as the Aleksandar howitzer, at Partner 2017...Read More

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

United Aircraft Corporation is aiming to begin exporting Mikoyan MiG-35 multi-role fighters by 2020, with testing complete in 2018....Read More

Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...Read More

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

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

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

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

The Ukrainian-Saudi Antonov An-132D lightweight multi-mission aircraft is reportedly drawing interest at its Paris Air Show debut...Read More

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 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 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 Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have signed an agreement to jointly market and produce the F-16 Block-70 in India...Read More

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

The Bangladesh Air Force inked an order for five Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters from Russian Helicopters on Monday, June 12....Read More

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

The Portuguese government has reportedly entered talks with Brazil's Embraer for five KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport aircraft...Read More

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

In January, the Pakistan Army’s Inspectorate of Armaments imported weapons from Hanwha Corporation and Poongsan Corporation for possible tests...Read More

The Turkish Army has formally inducted the Roketsan UMTAS – aka Mizrak – anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ...Read More

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 have emerged of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s (PMSA) first 1,500-ton Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) at Huangpu Shipyard...Read More

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it successfully conducted two flight tests for its new ramjet engine...Read More

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 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 Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) rolled out its first FTC-2000 light fighter and advanced trainer likely destined for the Sudanese Air Force...Read More

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

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

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

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 have agreed to enhance bilateral defence and defence industry relations, especially in the realms of production and collaboration....Read More

Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios...Read More

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

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 Pakistan Navy took delivery of seven refurbished Sea King helicopters from the UK on Thursday, May 25. These were ordered in 2016....Read More

As per the Ministry of Defence Production’s yearbook, the Military Vehicles Research & Development Establishment is to develop a light armoured vehicle...Read More

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

In its annual disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production listed the development and construction of a miniature submarine...Read More

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 is using U.S. and Chinese systems to tailor the Super Mushshak trainer into a counterinsurgency (COIN) asset...Read More

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

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

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’s Public Investment Fund established a new state-owned defence company – Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) ...Read More

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

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 showcased its proposal for Turkey’s National Submarine (MILDEN) program at IDEF 2017 in Istanbul last week...Read More

Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov signed MoUs with Turkish Aerospace Industries and Aselsan. It aims to collaborate on drones and electronics....Read More

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

Turkish Aerospace Industries and BAE Systems will ink the development agreement they agreed to in January. Pakistan may sign a “goodwill agreement”...Read More

Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov reportedly unveiled an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) version of the An-148 airliner...Read More

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

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

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

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 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’s ambassador to Ukraine Athar Abbas reportedly said that Islamabad is in talks for 100 Oplot-M main battle tanks from Kiev...Read More

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

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

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

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’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 are competing to win over legacy C-130 Hercules transport aircraft users with the KC-390 and C-130J/LM-100J, respectively...Read More

The Czech Republic’s defence industry vendors, most notably CZ and Aero Vodochody, are aiming for a resurgence in the global market...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) test-fired a Roketsan UMTAS air-to-ground missile from its Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft...Read More

Italy’s top defence vendors, among them Fincantieri, Leonardo, Elettronica and MBDA, made a marketing push in Pakistan, hoping to secure sales....Read More

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

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

Turkish Aerospace Industries and Roketsan successfully tested the Mizrak-U/UMTAS-U anti-tank guided missile from the T-129 attack helicopter...Read More

Whilst marketing to Baluchistan law-enforcement bodies, a Česká zbrojovka (CZ) official confirmed the negotiation agreement with Pakistan Ordnance Factories...Read More

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

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

Photos of the Egyptian Air Force’s (EAF) first Mikoyan MiG-29M2 (or MiG-35) multi-role fighter recently emerged ...Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Italian defence giant Leonardo announced that it received a “new order for an undisclosed number of additional” AW139 utility helicopters from Pakistan...Read More

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 signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) entailing an increase in bilateral defence cooperation in many areas...Read More

The Pakistan Strategic Plans Division officially revealed an improved and extended-range variant of the Ra’ad air-launched cruise missile (ALCM)...Read More

Europe’s defence giants Leonardo and Airbus Defence & Space (DS) are taking aim at emerging maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements in Asia...Read More

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

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

The Pakistan Navy announced that it tested a shore-based ‘long-range’ anti-ship missile (AShM) equipped with “advanced technology and avionics.”...Read More

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

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) celebrated its 50th Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules overhaul on Wednesday, 15 March 2017...Read More

Russian Helicopters has confirmed that Egypt will begin receiving its Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters later this year...Read More

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is aiming to have Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) produce active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars...Read More

The Egyptian Ministry of Defence is negotiating with IOMAX for the Archangel turboprop-powered attack aircraft...Read More

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

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 (RDM) successfully qualified its M2005 Velocity Enhanced Artillery Projectile (VLAP) for an undisclosed international client...Read More

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 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

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 introduced a dual-mode laser and INS/GPS-guided bomb – designated the Paragon Direct Attack Munition – compatible with MK-80 series GBP...Read More

The Pakistani Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production recommended a funding boost for the country’s defence industry...Read More

The MiG Corporation has reportedly begun its marketing push for the MiG-35 multi-role fighter, particularly in developing world markets...Read More

FNSS Savunma Sistemleri signed a contract with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) to provide ZAHA amphibious vehicles ...Read More

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 (TAI) delivered the 20th and 21st T-129 attack helicopters to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK)...Read More

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

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’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

The French government selected Airbus’ H160 to serve as the baseline platform for the Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger (HIL) program...Read More

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 have begun implementing their recently concluded memoranda-of-understanding (MoUs) for collaboration and support in armour programs....Read More

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

The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries cancelled its Altay engine contract with Tümosan, which to acquire technical expertise for the program...Read More

Sikorsky transferred a S-70i Black Hawk (International) utility helicopter to Aselsan for avionics integration and testing...Read More

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 selected Leonardo’s PicoSAR active electronically-scanned array- based synthetic aperture radar for S-100s destined for a North African country...Read More

Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) released its tender for up to 12 new-built multi-role combat aircraft...Read More

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

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) signed a U.S. $270 million deal for S-70 Black Hawk parts production in Turkey...Read More

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 Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) successfully test flew a Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Monday, 27 February 2017...Read More

The state-owned Ukrainian company Ukrinmash marketed its KT-112UD light attack helicopter concept in Abu Dhabi during IDEX 2017...Read More

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

NIMR Automotive received an order from the United Arab Emirates’ armed forces for more than 1,750 armoured vehicles...Read More

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

Global Industry and Defence Solutions (GIDS) is planning to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...Read More

CSSC showcased a next-generation trimaran-hull frigate and the S26 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarine at IDEX 2017...Read More

The Pakistan Navy selected Kelvin Hughes’ SharpEye I-band pulse-Doppler radar for use on the upgraded Khalid-class Agosta 90B submarine...Read More

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

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

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

Leonardo announced that Pakistan has ordered another batch of AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters, making this its third recent order...Read More

The United Arab Emirates and Russia have agreed to collaborate on the development of a lightweight next-generation fighter....Read More

The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps will reportedly begin receiving its Bell Helicopters AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in 2017....Read More

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

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

Ireland-based Timoney Technology is offering established and emerging armoured vehicle makers assistance in affordably developing critical components....Read More

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 the Mi-28NM attack helicopter, an upgraded version of the Mi-28NE Night Hunter, in 2017...Read More

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

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

The Government of India approved US $203 million for raising a second production line for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas ...Read More

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

AMAN 2017, a major naval exercise involving more than 35 countries, concluded on Tuesday, 14 February 2017...Read More

Textron Systems announced that it successfully tested its Guided Clean Area Weapon (G-CLAW) precision-guided munition in October 2016...Read More

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

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

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

An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios...Read More

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 produced its first LM-100J, a commercial freighter version of the popular C-130J Super Hercules fixed-wing transport aircraft...Read More

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

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

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

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

The Pakistan Navy will be hosting a major multi-national naval exercise encompassing more than 35 states from 10-14 February 2017...Read More

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

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

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 has reportedly entered talks with South Korea for 12 K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled tracked howitzers, joining Finland...Read More

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

Turkey's indigenous surface-to-surface ballistic missile - the Roketsan Bora - is reportedly nearing completion....Read More

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 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

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

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

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

The Argentine Ministry of Defence announced that the government has suspended plans for a new fighter to replace the country’s legacy A-4AR Fightinghawks...Read More

The Ukrainian industry association Ukroboronprom, which represents Ukraine’s defence vendors, will open offices in Turkey and Poland...Read More

Myanmar is reportedly in negotiations with Pakistan for the local licensed production of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters...Read More

Turkey is reportedly in talks with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system...Read More

Kazakhstan Aselsan Engineering (KAE), a joint venture between Aselsan and Kazakhstan Engineering, has posted its first third-party sale of thermal sights...Read More

United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) high-performance low-cost pitch for the MiG-35 may support Russia’s defence and aerospace exports initiatives...Read More

The Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau is reportedly developing an infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) using the Oplot-M main battle tank’s chassis...Read More

The Indian Navy issued a Request for International (RFI) for 57 multi-role carrier-borne fighters for its burgeoning aircraft carrier fleet...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter program, the TFX, is officially in motion thanks to a GBP 100 million-plus contract to BAE Systems...Read More

United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has officially added the Mikoyan MiG-35 to its marketable product catalogue for domestic and overseas sales...Read More

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd. (KSEW) set the keel for a 1,500-ton maritime patrol vessel (MPV) for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA)...Read More

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) secured USD $383.4 million for the first of three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines...Read More

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) formally inducted its first Boeing F-15SA multi-role fighter aircraft in a ceremony ...Read More

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s 45 F-16A/B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) fighters will reportedly be upgraded with optimized nighttime capabilities...Read More

The 12th Pakistan-Turkey Military Dialogue Group began on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 in Pakistan....Read More

The Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir told the Turkish news broadcaster NTV that the Turkish Air Force would receive its first F-35s in 2019...Read More

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) received its first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) frigate from PT PAL on 23 January 2017...Read More

Pakistan reports that it recently tested the Ababeel, a 2,200-km ballistic missile capable of deploying multiple independent re-entry vehicles (MIRV)....Read More

The U.S. State Department has approved a USD $418 million sale of 12 Air Tractor AT-802L and 2 AT-504 trainers to Kenya...Read More

Emirati defence manufacturer NIMR Automotive will collaborate with its Czech counterpart VOP CZ to make a push for the European armoured vehicles market...Read More

The Ukrainian company Arey Engineering Group will develop and produce a next-generation turret for legacy T-64 and T-72 main battle tank chassis....Read More

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) launched the Royal Thai Navy’s 3,650-ton multi-mission frigate on Monday, 23 January 2017...Read More

Russia is touting the latest iteration of its Arena active protection systems for main battle tanks as a dampener to the effectiveness of anti-tank missiles...Read More

Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...Read More

Turkish engine vendor Tümosan was forced to cancel its collaboration with Austria’s AVL List GmbH following Austria's decision to impose an arms embargo...Read More

The Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto has confirmed that the bid to replace the F-5E Tiger IIs is still open...Read More

Turkey has begun constructing the first Istanbul-class frigate (MILGEM-G) for the Turkish Navy ...Read More

Jakarta has approved a USD $2 billion purchase of five Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A400M transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force...Read More

Denel Group announced that it is “on track” to deliver eight RG32M mine-resistant armoured vehicles to Namibia...Read More

The Italian government is formally participating in the MBDA Aster 30 Block 1 NT long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) program in collaboration with France...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) aims to deliver the Hürkuş-C close air support (CAS) aircraft to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) in 2017...Read More

Despite media reports claiming that Thailand has or plans to cancel its Oplot-M main battle tank order, the Malyshev Factory states that the contract is still in place...Read More

Airbus Defence and Space (DS) demonstrated the C295W’s ability aerially refuel an Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal helicopter...Read More

Lockheed Martin and Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) have begun upgrading Taiwan’s F-16A/Bs to F-16V-standards. ...Read More

Photos from the 360th Aircraft Repair Plant indicate that Russia will be refurbishing the Pakistan Air Force’s fleet of IL-78 aerial refueling-tankers. ...Read More

Pakistan’s ambassador to the U.S. expressed hope that the incoming Donald Trump administration would revive favourably-termed arms sales to Pakistan...Read More

The Italian government has commissioned Leonardo to design a new generation attack helicopter to replace the Italian Army’s AW129s...Read More

Photos from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex show that JF-17 Block-II has reached 33 aircraft, thus positioning 2017 as the final year of PAF Block-II production...Read More

The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of two Mil Mi-35M attack/assault helicopters from Russia...Read More

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA)’s new 600-ton Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPV) have been deployed to the Gwadar deep-sea port...Read More

A Pakistan Army delegation led by Major General Farhan Akhtar – the Director General of Artillery – is visiting Serbia...Read More

The Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class fast attack crafts (FAC) will be armed with anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedoes as part of a mid-life-update (MLU)...Read More

The Bangabandhu Satellite-1 program, which is to be Bangladesh’s first geostationary communications satellite, has passed the critical design review (CDR) stage...Read More

The Indian Navy’s second DCNS Scorpene – i.e. Kalvari-class – diesel-electric submarine (SSK) was launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipyard...Read More

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) received their first 500 MKEK MPT-76 (7.62x51 mm) battle rifles...Read More

A Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) delegation visited Pakistan on Wednesday, 11 January 2017...Read More

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dmitry Rogozin, announced that the Russian Air Force’s Mikoyan MiG-35 will begin its test flights in January...Read More

The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa has overseen a ‘comprehensive review’ of the Pakistan Army...Read More

The Pakistan Navy successfully test fired a Babur-3, a newly revealed submarine-launched cruise missile (SLCM) with a range of 450 km ...Read More

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) officially designated its in-house light utility helicopter design as the TAI T-625....Read More

In tandem with a logistics hub for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI fleet, New Delhi is in talks with Moscow to bring domestic spare parts manufacturing to India...Read More

Argentina and Israel Aerospace industries (IAI) have resumed negotiations for the latter’s Kfir Block-60 multi-role fighter...Read More

The Government of Ukraine has reportedly approved the development of a new medium-range surface-to-air missile system...Read More

An overview of Pakistan’s efforts in 2016 to build deterrence assets and an examination of Pakistan’s intent in other deterrence areas...Read More

The Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan and the Pakistan Minister of Defence Production committed to enhancing defence production collaboration between the two countries...Read More

The officially released 2016 Nigerian budget confirms the Nigerian Air Force’s order for three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters...Read More

The Pakistan Navy Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah announced that efforts were underway to procure new warships...Read More

Pakistan’s state-owned armour vendor has selected a new chairman, Lt. Gen Muhammad Naeem Ashraf, to manage its operations and programs...Read More

Overview of the Pakistan Air Force’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term...Read More

The U.S. government announced sanctions upon seven Pakistani firms, including several entities involved in various defence development…...Read More

Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are collaborating on a clean-sheet trainer design for the U.S. Air Force T-X program…...Read More

Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term…...Read More

Overview of the Pakistan Army’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term....Read More

With the official roll-out of the Antonov An-132D and the establishment of a Turkish-Saudi defence joint-venture, steps are being taken to support…...Read More

The Turkish Armed Forces will begin receiving their satellite-communication (SATCOM)-equipped Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in 2017…...Read More

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) tested its Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW), a new air-to-surface precision-guided munition…...Read More

With the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation FC-31 progressing, could China’s new fighter platform figure into Pakistan’s next-generation fighter plans?...Read More

STM has reportedly issued a contract to Havelsan to supply its Naval Integrated Command and Control System for the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B upgrade…...Read More

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired its 5,000 km Agni V intercontinental ballistic missile …...Read More

The second FC-31 prototype, developed and produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, undertook its maiden test flight…...Read More

The U.S. Department of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to supply its Target Sight Systems (TSS) for Pakistan’s Bell AH-1Z Viper…...Read More

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has reportedly received its first batch of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia…...Read More

Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s frigate options in light of the country’s limited financial means and need to prioritize big-ticket procurements…...Read More

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain reportedly told local media that Pakistan is aiming to export another 100 Super Mushshak…...Read More

Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody is hopeful of securing new L-159 advanced trainer sales, enabling the company to revive production…...Read More

The Federal Court of Canada will decide whether to approve or block a CAD $15 billion sale of armoured fighting vehicles to Saudi Arabia…...Read More

The Avicopter AC352, which was jointly developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters, successfully conducted its maiden flight using the WZ-16 turboshaft…...Read More

The Pakistan Foreign Office’s Spokesman, Nafees Zakaria, mentioned that a helicopter deal with Russia is expected to be concluded soon…...Read More

The Pakistan Army will reportedly receive its four Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia in 2017…...Read More

Through a jointly conducted missile firing in the Arabian Sea, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy showcased their collaborative efforts…...Read More

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a tender for active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for the HAL Tejas Mk-1A......Read More

Images attributed to the second Shenyang Aircraft Corporation J-31 prototype suggest that the unit is imminently ready to conduct its maiden test flight…...Read More

One of Turkey’s largest automakers, BMC, has recently confirmed that it has been producing mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles for Pakistan…...Read More

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) conducted the steel-cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC)…...Read More

The Pakistan Navy and Royal Navy of Oman concluded the bilateral naval exercise – ‘Thamar al Tayyib-16’ – which had taken place in the North Arabian Sea…...Read More

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) will reportedly begin receiving its Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters before the end of 2016…...Read More

Pakistan test-fired an improved variant of the Babur land-attack cruise missile incorporating “advanced aerodynamics and avionics…”...Read More

Part-three concludes with an overview of POF’s new product catalogue, which will comprise of licensed off-the-shelf and domestic designs....Read More

Part two studies POF’s letters-of-understandings with Fiocchi, CSG, and PSG in relation to its hopes for commercial viability. ...Read More

A discussion of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) modernization plans in terms of upgrading its facilities and small arms product line…...Read More

The new Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa affirmed his commitment to the country’s longstanding counterinsurgency effort…...Read More

Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed to state media that the Indonesian government is in talks with Russia for eight Su-35s…...Read More

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has formally handed over the first two of four Type 209 submarines to the Egyptian Navy…...Read More

The Pakistan Navy has established a new task force – i.e. Task Force 88 – to protect the Gwadar deep-sea port as well as its sea lanes from conventional and non-conventional threats…...Read More

The U.S. State Department cleared a proposed $3.5 billion U.S. sale of remanufactured and new AH-64E Guardian attack helicopters to the United Arab Emirates…...Read More

Turkey’s leading munitions maker Roketsan successfully test-fired its HİSAR-O medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system…...Read More

The Government of Bangladesh plans to procure eight multi-role combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force in the fiscal year 2016-2017…...Read More

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi informed Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production that Cairo was interested in defence collaboration…...Read More

Manilla is considering the possibility of procuring arms from Islamabad in a bid to modernize its armed forces and diversify its supplier pool…...Read More

The United Arab Emirates displayed its NIMR Automotive’s N35 mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle and AJBAN SOV during its National Day parade…...Read More