Turkey touts indigenous drone efforts with Anka and new projects
The Turkish government is promoting the progress it has made in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the Anka
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.
Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey.
Egypt reportedly mulling optional Rafale and Gowind 2500 purchases
Egypt is reportedly planning to exercise its optional clauses for 12 additional Rafale fighters and two Gowind 2500 corvettes from France
Egypt receives Gowind 2500 corvette and Type 209 submarine
Egypt’s first Gowind 2500 corvette and second Type 209 diesel-electric submarine arrived at a naval base in Alexandria on Wednesday, October 19
Denel provides updates on A-Darter and Marlin programs
In its most recent financial report, Denel Group has outlined its progress in preparing the A-Darter for production and developing the Marlin missile
Bahrain inks F-16 deal, expresses interest in S-400 air defence system
Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad El Khalifa, the Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, announced that Bahrain is negotiating with Russia for the S-400
Cavalier Group unveils Hamza 6×6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle
Pakistan’s Cavalier Group revealed the Hamza 6x6 Multi-Role Combat Vehicle (MCV) at the 2017 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC)
Turkish Navy announces successful test-fire of Atmaca anti-ship missile
The Turkish Navy’s technical head Admiral Ahmet Çakır announced that the Atmaca anti-ship missile had undergone a successful maiden test firing
Turkey completes development of engine for Anka UAV
Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) has completed the development of its PD170 turboprop engine for the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka drone
Ukraine touts locally-built AR-15 assault rifle variant – M4-WAC-47
Ukroboronprom showcased its locally built variant of the M4 – the M4-WAC-47 – which the Ukrainian MoD intends to induct as part of its alignment...