Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 4): Communications (Data-Links)
Pakistan utilizes numerous data-link networks. The most notable one is the Link-16, a popular American TDL protocol in use by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
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.
Pakistan should select the CAIC Z-10 attack helicopter
If Pakistan has a shot at building a quantitatively sizable attack helicopter fleet, that shot would rest with the Z-10.
What rifle will the Pakistan Army choose?
This article will not make a recommendation, but rather, it will offer a few insights into the factors that might influence the Army’s final decision.
Did Pakistan finally select the Z-10 attack helicopter?
Recent sightings of several Z-10 attack helicopters in Islamabad suggest that Pakistan is intending to induct the gunship, if it has not done so already.
New Russian attack helicopters spotted in Syria
On the day that a number of Russian aircraft left Syria, Mi-28NE “Night Hunter” and Ka-52 “Alligator” dedicated attack helicopters entered the country.
Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 3): Intelligence and Reconnaissance
Part-three of our series on Pakistan’s C4ISR, specifically in regards to Pakistan's intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities
Is the Pakistan Army looking for a new rifle?
A recent visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories by COAS Gen. Raheel Sharif has shed light on a requirement for a new standard rifle for the...
First group of Russian planes leave Syria
According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, a batch of Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers left Hmeymin Airbase near Latakia (Bashar al-Assad’s stronghold).
Pakistan is hoping to replace 190 fighters by 2020
The Pakistan Air Force is aiming to retire 190 fighters by 2020. The F-16 & JF-17 will be at the center of these plans, but...
Pakistan’s C4ISR (Part 2): Land and Airborne Surveillance Systems
Part 2 of Quwa's series on Pakistan's C4ISR: an overview of Pakistan's ground-based and airborne radar surveillance assets.