Bilal Khan, Author at Quwa

Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?

Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western AESA radar option, but would it…

Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel

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The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems.

Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving

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The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems.

Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving

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The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems.

Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes

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In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to occur in Pakistan.

Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes

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In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to occur in Pakistan.

Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs

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A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter.

Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs

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A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter.

A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions

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Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions.

A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions

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Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions.