China confirms submarine sale to Pakistan
In a recent conference, the Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation confirmed that it has secured a sale of 8 submarines to Pakistan …
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.
Russia & India ink much-awaited S-400 long-range SAM deal
New Delhi and Moscow signed an intergovernmental agreement over the purchase of S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile systems …
Rolls-Royce seeks to participate in Turkey’s next-gen fighter program
Rolls-Royce is reportedly seeking to participate in the TFX, the Turkish Air Force’s envisaged next-generation fighter program …
Paramount Group gearing up to manufacture AHRLAC from early 2017
South Africa’s private sector defence giant Paramount Group is gearing up to begin manufacturing the AHRLAC from early 2017…
France in the process of developing new medium multi-role frigate
The French Navy, DCNS, Thales, and the DGA have been collaborating on designing a new 4,000-ton multi-role frigate for the French fleet and export market.
Pakistan & Ukraine discuss joint-venture possibilities in tanks & ships
With Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production’s visit to Kiev, Ukraine and Pakistan discussed the prospect of jointly manufacturing tanks and ships.
Bangladesh orders an Airbus C295W tactical-lift/transport
Bangladesh ordered a single C295W tactical-lift transporter from Airbus Defence and Space for the Bangladesh Army Aviation branch...
Pakistan Minister of Defence Production & Heavy Industries Taxila Chairman visiting Ukraine
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production and the Chairman of Heavy Industries Taxila are visiting Ukraine to attend the 2016 Arms and Security exhibition.
Russia’s Buyan-M corvettes could get Pantsir-SM air defence system
The Russian Navy’s Project 21631 Buyan-M corvettes could soon be equipped with the Pantsir-SM surface-to-air missile system …
Discussion: Why Pakistan’s F-16s do not have in-flight refuelling support
With a total of 74 F-16s it is interesting to observe that the PAF does not possess an in-flight refuelling tanker that could support this...