Pakistani delegation visited Poland to discuss potential assault rifle program
A Pakistani delegation including Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Chairman Lt. Gen. Umar Farooq Durrani visited Poland to discuss small arms
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.
Saudi Arabia reportedly in talks for TAI Anka drones
Saudi Arabia is reportedly negotiating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for six Anka medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drones
Turkey reportedly interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy
Bangladesh releases RFP for standard light armoured vehicle platform
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) has released a request-for-proposal for a standard light armoured vehicle (LAV) platform
Russia looks to the Middle East for new and returning defence markets
With its array of big-ticket defence solutions, Moscow is working to secure new markets in the Middle East as well as rebuild ties with legacy...
Industry positions counterinsurgency solutions at Dubai Air Show
Airbus Defence & Space, Leonardo and IOMAX are pitching various solutions for asymmetrical combat operations, such as counterinsurgency
Pakistan aiming to produce commercial commuter aircraft
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) is reportedly intending to produce commercial aircraft (of 10-30 passengers) for domestic air travel demand
UkrOboronProm showcases An-132D and An-70 at Dubai Air Show
Antonov, which is under UkrOboronProm, is showcasing the An-70 medium-heavy airlifter and An-132D light transport and utility aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show. The...
UAE seeking F-35, also signs for F-16 upgrades and in talks for Su-35
The United Arab Emirates has signed a $1.6 billion U.S. order for upgrades for its fleet of F-16E/F Block-60. It is also in talks with...
UAE’s Calidus LLC showcases B-250 counterinsurgency attack aircraft
Abu Dhabi-based Calidus LLC is showcasing its B-250 counterinsurgency (COIN) turboprop attack aircraft at the 2017 Dubai Air Show