Egypt receives first French helicopter carrier
The Egyptian Navy has received the first of two Mistral-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) – the ENS Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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.
Is Pakistan interested in the Umkhonto SAM?
According to the South African Navy, the Pakistan Navy may be interested in the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM).
Is Pakistan in talks for more Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia?
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain said that a deal with Russia for Mi-35 helicopters would be finalized in several months.
Indonesia is interested in Kilo-class submarines from Russia
According to its ambassador in Russia, Indonesia is interested in acquiring two Kilo-class submarines and other arms from Russia.
Key military exercises in the Middle East
A brief look at impotant military exercises that have taken place (and will be taking place) in the Middle East: Anatolian Eagle, EFES 2016, Eager...
What did Pakistan gain from the JF-17?
The JF-17 Thunder is one of Pakistan’s cornerstone programs, but little is understood about its importance, especially from a strategic standpoint
Saab’s AEW&C group has gotten a $132m order
Saab’s Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) business has gotten an order worth $132 million U.S. from an undisclosed customer
India blacklists Leonardo-Finmeccanica over corruption
The Government of India has essentially banned (on charges of corruption) the Italian defence giant Leonardo from competing for Indian military contracts.
Saab and ERA sign R&D agreement on radars
Saab and the Czech Republic’s ERA have signed an agreement to jointly engage in research and development of new air surveillance and air defence radars.
Algeria receives first Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters
The Algerian Forces have received the first two (of a total of 42) Mi-28NE Night Hunter dedicated attack helicopters from Russia.