U.S. introduces declaration for guiding armed drone exports
The White House – and 40 other countries – have introduced a joint declaration to guide the export of armed unmanned aerial vehicles …
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.
Airbus Defence & Space demos C295 in-flight tanker form
Airbus Defence and Space demonstrated the C295’s in-flight tanker format using the hose-and-drogue method ...
JF-17 participated in Russian-Pakistani bilateral exercise
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, the JF-17 Thunder and AH-1F/S Cobra were used to provide close air support coverage …
Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 4)
Pakistan's off-the-shelf purchase will likely come from China; the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10B or J-10C would be of interest ...
Turkish universities agree to collaborate on turboshaft technology
The Anka University of Technology and Kharkov Technical University have agreed to collaborate on turboshaft engine technology for use on helicopters.
India may not procure additional Rafales; another platform?
The Indian Ministry of Defence is reportedly not firm on the idea of additional Rafale fighters, may opt for another platform instead …
Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey
As per Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum, the Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence, Pakistan will export 100 Super Mushshak trainers to Turkey…
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex was key to repairing Saab Erieye AEW&Cs
According to Lt. Gen Abdul Qayyum (retd), Chairman of Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Defence, said two Erieye AEW&C units were repaired by PAC…
India Rafale offsets in motion, Dassault partners with Reliance Group
Dassault Aviation will partner with private sector Reliance Group to begin executing its commercial offset commitments in India.
Newly ordered AW139 helicopters appear to be for the Pakistan Army
Photos of the first of at least four Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters destined for Pakistan have recently surfaced. They appear to be for the Army.