New Delhi orders 83 HAL Tejas light combat aircraft
The Government of India has ordered 83 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas fighters, 15 HAL Light Combat Helicopters, and 494 T-90 main battle tanks…
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.
CETC offers new ZDK06 AEW&C for export, hints platform options
China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) began marketing its new AEW&C offering in the form of KJ-200-based ZDK06. Hinted of letting customers choose platforms…
AVIC’s HMD/S and next-gen cockpit concepts outline strong Chinese defence industry progress
At the Zhuhai Air Show, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased its next-generation aircraft subsystems, which included a HMD/S, single panel MFD…
China marketing diverse range of air-to-surface weaponry
At the Zhuhai Air Show, the Chinese defence industry showcased its diverse range air-to-surface munitions and solutions. IHS Jane’s reports that the Ying Sun (YINGS)...
Pakistan Air Chief meets China’s Minister of Defence
Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman met with China’s Minister of Defence General Chang Wanquan in Beijing.
Aselsan selected to provide ESM for Pakistani Agosta 90Bs
Turkish defence giant Aselsan’s ARES-2SC/NS electronic support measures (ESM) system was selected as part of Pakistan’s Agosta 90B submarine upgrade program. The news comes from...
Aviation vendors take aim at Indonesia’s F-5E replacement program
Saab, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, United Aircraft Corporation and Airbus Defence and Space are taking aim at Indonesia’s call for new fighter …
Indonesia’s PT Palindo Marine showcases mini-submarine design
Indonesia’s PT Palindo Marine showcased its mini-submarine design at Indo-Defence 2016, a 22-metre ship oriented for special forces operations in littoral waters…
Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export?
Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?
Pakistan raises Frontier Constabulary salary, but law-enforcement agencies still in need
The Government of Pakistan has approved a salary increase for the Frontier Constabulary and an upgrade package for Islamabad police…