Sri Lanka may buy a Russian fighter (instead of JF-17/LCA)
The Sri Lankan Air Force is reportedly dropping the JF-17 and LCA in favour of a Russian fighter, potentially the Yak-130
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.
The Value of Light Attackers – Part 1: Pakistan
A look at the dedicated attack aircraft being pitched for counterinsurgency and close air support missions. This week, we start with Pakistan
First maritime patrol vessel for Pakistan enters production
The first of six maritime patrol vessels for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency has entered production in Karachi. KSEW will produce two of the vessels.
Pakistan will not get subsidies for F-16 purchase
Congress has refused to release Foreign Military Financing for Pakistan’s request for eight Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-52+
Could Aselsan provide EW/ECM gear for the JF-17?
An overview of how Aselsan - Turkey’s leading avionics vendor - could potentially equip the JF-17 Thunder, especially for export purposes
Next Steps for PAC and the JF-17 Thunder
An analysis of why the PAF should focus on the JF-17 and possible next steps to enhance the Thunder’s development process
Afghan A-29 COIN fighters begin combat operations
For the first time since the end of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, the AAF has engaged in live combat using modern-day fixed-wing combat aircraft.
Opinion: Pakistan needs to step back from new F-16s
It has to be asked – what new qualitative capability is the $70-80 million a unit F-16 Block-52+ bringing to the Pakistan Air Force?
JF-17 logs over 19,000 operational flight hours
Pakistan's JF-17s have logged over 19,000 operational flight hours, talks are also underway with up to eight countries interested in the Thunder
Pakistan could export tactical munitions
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, told media outlets that Pakistan would begin exporting missiles with ranges of under 300km.