IDEX 2017: Lockheed Martin hopeful for new F-16 sales and upgrades in the Middle East market
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
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.
IDEX 2017: Pakistan and Ukraine sign agreement to co-produce engines for tanks
Pakistan and Ukraine signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to co-produce diesel engine and engine components for Pakistan’s main battle tanks
IDEX 2017: Pakistan reportedly expresses interest in Serbian armaments
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, visited Yugoimport-SDPR’s exhibit at IDEX 2017, expressing interest in the NORA B-52
Pakistan orders another batch of Leonard AW139 helicopters
Leonardo announced that Pakistan has ordered another batch of AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopters, making this its third recent order
IDEX 2017: The UAE and Russia plan to co-develop a next-gen fighter
The United Arab Emirates and Russia have agreed to collaborate on the development of a lightweight next-generation fighter.
IDEX 2017: Pakistan will begin receiving AH-1Z Vipers in 2017
The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps will reportedly begin receiving its Bell Helicopters AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in 2017.
IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta sign letter-of-understanding
Pakistan Ordnance Factories and Beretta have signed a letter-of-understanding for propelling the sale of Beretta pistols, shotguns and apparel in Pakistan
IDEX 2017: Pakistan Ordnance Factories aims for growth in UAE market
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...
IDEX 2017: Timoney Technology offering development assistance to armoured vehicle makers
Ireland-based Timoney Technology is offering established and emerging armoured vehicle makers assistance in affordably developing critical components.
Pakistan orders 40 MaxxPro MRAP vehicles from the U.S.
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