Aero Vodochody resumes L-159 production (for one unit)
As part of its order for the Iraqi Air Force, the Czech aerospace vendor Aero Vodochody has manufactured a new-built L-159.
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.
Turkey’s Havelsan seeks to patent submarine subsystems
Turkish defence vendor Havelsan has recently applied to patent four newly developed submarine subsystems.
Italy’s defence minister visited Pakistan
Italy’s Minister of Defence Roberta Pinotti visited Pakistan on Tuesday to discuss matters of mutual interest.
Pakistan: Military drills with Russia still proceeding
According to Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Qazi Khalilullah, the country’s military exercises with Russia will be proceeding as planned.
Egypt takes delivery of second Mistral helicopter carrier
The Egyptian Navy took delivery of its second Mistral landing helicopter dock (LHD) – the Anwar el-Sadat.
South Africa eager to enhance defence ties with Pakistan
South Africa will be opening a Defence Attaché office in Islamabad to help accelerate defence issues of mutual interest to fruition.
Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
An analysis of whether the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş could be an appropriate acquisition for the Pakistan Air Force.
Sudan’s SAFAT Aviation Group showcased “Burkan” PGB at AAD
Sudan’s SAFAT Aviation Group showcased its “Burkan” precision-guided bomb at the 2016 Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition.
Russia: No Su-35 negotiations with Pakistan
An official representative of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state-owned arms export agency, stated that there are no Su-35 negotiations with Pakistan.
This Week in Review: Understanding the African Defence Market
An overview of the African defence market with thoughts on regional differences and prospects for the continent’s defence vendors.