Federal Court of Canada will decide on GDLS LAV sale to Saudi Arabia
The Federal Court of Canada will decide whether to approve or block a CAD $15 billion sale of armoured fighting vehicles to Saudi Arabia…
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.
China’s Avicopter AC352 conducts maiden flight with WZ-16 engine
The Avicopter AC352, which was jointly developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters, successfully conducted its maiden flight using the WZ-16 turboshaft…
Pakistani official mentions possible helicopter deal with Russia
The Pakistan Foreign Office’s Spokesman, Nafees Zakaria, mentioned that a helicopter deal with Russia is expected to be concluded soon…
Pakistan will reportedly receive Mi-35 helicopters in 2017
The Pakistan Army will reportedly receive its four Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia in 2017…
Pakistan’s Navy carries out missile test
Through a jointly conducted missile firing in the Arabian Sea, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy showcased their collaborative efforts…
India floating AESA radar bids for HAL Tejas Mk-1A
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a tender for active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for the HAL Tejas Mk-1A...
Second J-31 prototype possibly close to maiden test flight
Images attributed to the second Shenyang Aircraft Corporation J-31 prototype suggest that the unit is imminently ready to conduct its maiden test flight…
Turkish automanufacturer BMC confirms MRAP sales to Pakistan
One of Turkey’s largest automakers, BMC, has recently confirmed that it has been producing mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles for Pakistan…
KSEW cuts steel for fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) conducted the steel-cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC)…
Pakistan and Oman conclude bilateral naval exercise
The Pakistan Navy and Royal Navy of Oman concluded the bilateral naval exercise – ‘Thamar al Tayyib-16’ – which had taken place in the North...