France offers to invest $1.12 billion U.S. in Kaveri turbofan
As part of its offset commitments for India’s Rafale acquisition, France is offering to invest over a billion dollars in India’s homegrown fighter engine.
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.
India, the MTCR and its impact on Pakistan (Part-2)
India’s membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) will have a number of implications for Pakistan, but it is not the alarming problem …
Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other.
This Week in Review: Strategic Shifts and Maturity
India’s favoured status with the United States has positioned New Delhi for success, Pakistan needs to adapt to this reality in earnest.
Pakistan could create a company for defence exports
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports.
Russia completes Mi-28NE attack helicopter deliveries to Iraq
The Iraqi Army has received the last of its Mi-28NE dedicated attack helicopters from Russia. The Mi-28NE is playing a major counterinsurgency role ...
India and the MTCR (Part-1)
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs.
Qatar signs $1.11 billion U.S. deal with MBDA for naval munitions
Qatar and MBDA have inked a $1.11 billion U.S. contract to supply the Qatar Emiri Navy with anti-ship missiles as well as short and long-range...
Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs.
Russia & China proceed to develop new heavy-lift helicopter
Russian Helicopters and China’s AVIC have inked an agreement to develop the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter, which will be based on the Mi-26.