UK outlines steps for affordable, export-friendly Type 31e frigate
Under the newly announced National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSbS), the UK has outlined industry and procurement policy steps affordably grow its fleet
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.
Pakistan and Poland commit to enhancing defence ties
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production and Poland’s Minister of National Defence have committed to strengthening bilateral defence ties
US issues $1.38 billion contract for 150 MD-530F for Afghanistan & FMS customers
The U.S. Defense Department has issued a $1.38 billion U.S. contract for 150 MD Helicopters MD-530F lightweight utility helicopters for Afghanistan
Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline
Denel Group SOC’s CEO Odwa Mhlwana admitted that Denel’s dwindling order book “is a cause for concern,” but affirmed efforts to secure new orders
Private Chinese company reportedly capable of producing single-crystal turbine blades for jet engines
Chinese state-owned media report that Chengdu Aerospace Superalloy Technology Co. Ltd. (CAST) can mass-producing single-crystal turbine blades
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production visiting Poland to attend MSPO 2017
Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain is visiting Poland to attend the 25th International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO)
Pakistan aspires for CPEC-driven aviation industry growth
At a symposium, the Pakistani government, Pakistan Air Force and private sector set near-term aviation activities and long-term industry goals
Saab and Adani Group partner to promote Gripen in India
Saab and Indian infrastructure business Adani Group have announced a partnership to promote the JAS-39E/F Gripen and other defence systems to India
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder: Is Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter Any Good?
Overview of the JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China, including current and future variants (Block-III).
Ukraine aims for parallel armed forces and defence industry modernization
The Ukrainian government has laid out its intent to see the modernization of its armed forces and defence industry to “the level of the 21st...