China could begin receiving Su-35 fighters before end of this year
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…
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.
Pakistan successfully tests ‘Babur Version-2’ cruise missile
Pakistan test-fired an improved variant of the Babur land-attack cruise missile incorporating “advanced aerodynamics and avionics…”
Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 3)
Part-three concludes with an overview of POF’s new product catalogue, which will comprise of licensed off-the-shelf and domestic designs.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 2)
Part two studies POF’s letters-of-understandings with Fiocchi, CSG, and PSG in relation to its hopes for commercial viability.
Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 1)
A discussion of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) modernization plans in terms of upgrading its facilities and small arms product line…
New Pakistan Army Chief upholds commitment to COIN
The new Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa affirmed his commitment to the country’s longstanding counterinsurgency effort…
Indonesia confirms talks with Russia for Su-35s
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed to state media that the Indonesian government is in talks with Russia for eight Su-35s…
TKMS formally hands over first 2 Type 209 submarines to Egypt
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems has formally handed over the first two of four Type 209 submarines to the Egyptian Navy…
Pakistan establishes naval task force to guard Gwadar and its sea-lanes
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...
U.S State Department clears proposed Boeing AH-64E sale to UAE
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…