China’s CASC announces successful missile ramjet tests
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it successfully conducted two flight tests for its new ramjet engine
Bilal Khan
Founder of Quwa, Bilal has been researching Pakistani defence industry and security issues for over 15 years. His work has been cited by Pakistan's National Defence University (NDU), the Council of Foreign Relations, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Centre of Airpower Studies and many others. He has a Hons. B.A in Political Science and Masters of Interntional Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Egypt takes delivery of Almaz-Antey S-300VM SAM system
Photos indicate that Egypt has begun taking delivery of S-300VM/Antey-2500 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia
Indonesia and Russia agree to Su-35 deal
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.
Guizhou rolls out first FTC-2000 light fighter/advanced trainer
Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) rolled out its first FTC-2000 light fighter and advanced trainer likely destined for the Sudanese Air Force
US approves sale of AN/TPQ-53 AESA counter-battery radars to Saudi Arabia
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
Turkey and Russia in final stages of S-400 SAM talks
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
TAI General Manager meets with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain
Pakistan reportedly orders more ASELPOD targeting pods for JF-17
Aselsan has secured a $24.9 million U.S. order for an undisclosed number of ASELPOD electro-optical targeting pods, reportedly from Pakistan
Pakistan and Belarus commit to enhance defence ties
Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to enhance bilateral defence and defence industry relations, especially in the realms of production and collaboration.
Aselsan working to secure Ukraine VHF radio requirement
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is working to secure the Ukrainian military’s requirement for very high frequency (VHF) radios