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Kuwait Typhoon purchase delayed; Egypt receives second batch of Dassault Rafale fighters
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.
Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 2)
To present the JF-17 Block-III with the latest in munitions technology, such as the Denel Dynamics A-Darter, Raptor-II, Umbani, etc would be a true leap.
Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 1)
Pakistan needs to guarantee the availability of the latest munitions with the JF-17. The ideal country to offer the goods is South Africa.
Background: Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAM)
Beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) are aerially launched munitions designed to engage targets in excess of 30km.
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22-28 January 2016 - JF-17 spotted with alternate refuelling probe; Pakistan looks to expand its shipbuilding capacity; Pakistan’s initiates C-130B/E upgrade & life-extension plan
Should Pakistan Consider Used F-16s?
It is possible that the PAF is considering used F-16s as a means to both plug nearing operational gaps as well as steadily ...
Understanding the Pakistan Army’s Attack Helicopter Plans
The Pakistan Army's near 40-strong Cobra fleet (Flight Global) has reached the point where a suitable successor must enter the pipeline, so as to ensure...
Background: Helmet Mounted Display and Sight (HMD/S)
Helmet mounted display and sight (HMD/S) systems are an increasingly common addition to the cockpits of modern fighter aircraft.
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Pakistan tests Ra’ad ALCM, Pakistan’s Defence Minister confident of new F-16s, Indonesia on-track to delivering first SSV to Philippines, Iraq plans to spend nearly $2bn...
Is There Potential in Brazilian-Pakistani Defence Ties?
The sale of MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles and Piranha air-to-air missiles served as an important bridge for Brazilian-Pakistani commercial defence ties. Not only did they demonstrate...