MKEK registers first exports of MPT-76 assault rifle
Turkey’s Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation (MKEK) announced that it registered its first overseas sales for its MPT-76 assault rifle
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.
HAL will source 70% of Tejas production work to Indian private sector
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will outsource nearly 70% of the Tejas multi-role fighter’s production work to India’s private sector
South Africa and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties
Following her first meetings in Pakistan, South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises called for co-production and transfer-of-technology initiatives
Ukroboronprom undertakes marketing push for Antonov An-178 airlifter
Ukroboronprom is marketing the Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft to prospective customers, especially in the Middle East
Pakistan’s POF requests $250 m to modernize manufacturing facilities
Firearms and ammunition maker Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) requested $250 m U.S. over the next five years to modernize its manufacturing facilities
Indonesia receives second SIGMA 10514 frigate
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of its second SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR)-class frigate from PT PAL on Monday, October 30
Ansat lightweight helicopter undergoing promotional trials in Pakistan
Russian Helicopters Group is demonstrating the Kazan Helicopters Ansat lightweight helicopter in Pakistan under hot-temperature conditions
Indonesia will ink Su-35 Flanker-E fighter deal in November
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the Indonesian government will ink its purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters in November
Pakistani delegation on official visit to Czech Republic
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is on an official visit to the Czech Republic, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry
Top South African delegation visiting Pakistan to discuss defence
South Africa’s Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown is leading a delegation of industry officials – including Denel Group – to Pakistan from November 1-3