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June 2, 2023
Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2023
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May 28, 2023
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) successfully test flew its T625 Gökbey general purpose helicopter with the indigenously developed TS1400 turboshaft engine....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry Lays Out Ambitious Future Roadmap
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May 22, 2023
Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), the commercial wing of Pakistan’s state-owned defence industry vendors, released its future product roadmap....
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Pakistan Navy Commissions Last 2 Type 054A/P Frigates
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May 14, 2023
The Pakistan Navy (PN) formally inducted its final pair of Tughril-class multi-mission frigates, completing its Type 054A/P fleet to four ships....
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Türkiye Christens its Next-Gen Fighter as “KAAN”
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May 7, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ next-generation fighter aircraft, the Kaan, reflects the future of Türkiye’s integrated air warfare system....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2023
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Apr 23, 2023
Ukraine receives additional MiG-29s, but are these jets enough? India is aiming to take its next big step with the AMCA. Brazil and the UAE are jointly developing new missiles. ...
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Türkiye Commissions First Drone Carrier – TCG Anadolu
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Apr 16, 2023
The Turkish Navy commissioned its lead landing helicopter dock (LHD), the TCG Anadolu. This LHD will also serve as Türkiye’s first ‘drone carrier.’...
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How Policy Culture Derailed Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Efforts
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Apr 9, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had voiced its interest in one day acquiring a next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) as early as 2016. However, contrary to analyst expectations (of collaborating in a foreign project), the PAF undertook...
New MPA Solutions Look to Take on Boeing P-8A Poseidon
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Apr 3, 2023
Today, the Boeing P-8 ‘Poseidon’ dominates the market of next-generation maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). Based on the Boeing 737-800 ERX airliner, the P-8 is in service with the United States Navy (USN) as well as five...
Monthly Defense News Recap – March 2023
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Mar 26, 2023
The defence industries of Türkiye, South Korea, and India are all making progress by developing weapon systems for their respective national militaries. ...
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Türkiye Reaches Key Milestones Across Aviation Programs
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Mar 19, 2023
TUSAŞ successfully carried out the ground tests of its MMU and HÜRJET aircraft while also revealing the new ANKA 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Economic Security: Pakistan’s Fatal Weakness
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Mar 12, 2023
Pakistan’s anemic economy (relative to the country’s size, population, and potential) is a critical security vulnerability. ...
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The Post-Swift Retort Environment: Four Years Later
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Mar 5, 2023
In just four years, Pakistan greatly added to its air warfare and air defence capabilities based on the lessons of their 2019 skirmish....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – February 2023
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Feb 26, 2023
UAE kicked off IDEX 2023 and NAVDEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi. February’s recap looks at the major or uniquely interesting news pieces from these events....
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Pakistan Adds to JF-17 Value Proposition with Taimoor ALCM
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Feb 19, 2023
Pakistan is reportedly offering its Taimoor air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) for export. It may package this ALCM with the new JF-17 Block-3....
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Japan to Replace Attack Helicopters With Drones
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Feb 12, 2023
Japan announced that it will replace its fleet of manned attack and armed scout helicopters with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – January 2023
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Feb 5, 2023
Turkish Aerospace reaches new milestone. Pakistan cuts steel of first indigenous patrol boat. India works to integrate its own AIP to Scorpene submarine....
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Kyiv Looks to Sharpen its Spear With Advanced Western Arms
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Jan 29, 2023
Ukraine is reportedly expecting the U.S. and its other Western allies to supply upwards of 321 heavy tanks and, potentially later, fighter aircraft....
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J-10CE and JF-17 – Pakistan’s Emerging High-Low Mix
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Jan 22, 2023
Through this decade, the J-10CE and JF-17 Block-3 will form the new mainstay of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) combat aircraft fleet...
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Why CPEC Went Wrong for Both Pakistan and China
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Jan 15, 2023
Signed in 2015, many among the Pakistani intelligentsia had perceived that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a watershed moment for their country. The prevailing thought was that CPEC would herald an enormous and positive economic...
Updates to Pakistan’s Drone Fleet
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Jan 13, 2023
This is a guest post explaining the current status of Pakistan’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inventory....
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The “Silent Service” is Still the Future of Pakistan’s Navy
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Jan 8, 2023
With the fifth and sixth boats under production, it seems that the Pakistan Navy’s Hangor submarine project is proceeding (but without German engines)....
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2022: Pakistan Finds Modernization Path but Funds a Challenge
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Jan 1, 2023
Islamabad can acquire modern weapons from China, but Pakistan’s corroding economy will hamper long-term plans....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – December 2022
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Dec 25, 2022
Turkish Aerospace continues showcasing the progress it is making on its key aircraft projects. The Pakistan Navy confirms its supersonic anti-ship missile capability as well as speaks to its ongoing development programs. Turkish Aerospace Makes Progress...
Bayraktar Kızılelma: Turkey’s Homegrown Jet UCAV Takes Flight
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Dec 17, 2022
On 14 December 2022, Baykar Technology announced that it flew its Bayraktar Kızılelma unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the first time....
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Turkey Tests Indigenous Vertical Launch System (VLS) – MIDLAS
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Dec 11, 2022
Roketsan test-fired the HİSAR-RF surface-to-air missile (SAM) from its MIDLAS vertical launch system (VLS)....
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Turkey Reveals Prototype of its MMU/TFX Next-Gen Fighter
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Dec 4, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) revealed the currently in-production prototype of its next-generation fighter, the MMU or TFX....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – November 2022
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Nov 27, 2022
During IDEAS 2022, the Pakistani military set the direction of its modernization efforts by announcing several marque projects, like the Haider tank....
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IDEAS 2022: The JF-17 Reaches a Key Maturation Phase
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Nov 20, 2022
One of the highlights of Pakistan’s most recent biennial defence exhibition, IDEAS 2022, is the story around the JF-17’s growth as a platform. ...
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Turkey Provides Glimpses of its New Defence Projects
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Nov 6, 2022
Towards the end of October, the Turkish showcased its growing line up of homegrown weapons, especially in terms of drones. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – October 2022
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Oct 30, 2022
The UK puts 14 C-130Js up for sale. Russia is leaning on Iranian drones. Pakistan Navy ships may be using a European VLS....
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First Pakistani Operators Qualify for Bayraktar Akıncı UCAV
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Oct 24, 2022
Baykar announced that it qualified the first Pakistan Air Force (PAF) operators for the Bayraktar Akıncı unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)....
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Lessons from Ukraine: How Pakistan Can Fine-Tune its A2/AD
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Oct 16, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine War provides valuable lessons for Pakistan on how to improve its anti-access and area-denial capabilities against a better-equipped foe....
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Pakistan Starts Building Original Patrol Boat
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Oct 9, 2022
On October 06, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works cut the steel of the first of 20 new 38.8 metre patrol boats for the Pakistan Navy....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Lethal Air Defence Deployment is a Real Thing
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Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine is using short and medium-range anti-air missiles to deprecate Russia’s air power and, in turn, sustain its counteroffensives....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Analysis: Why the JF-17 is the Right Choice for Argentina
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Sep 11, 2022
By Arslan Khan On 15 September 2021, the Government of Argentina allocated funding for the procurement of 12 JF-17 Thunder multi-role aircraft from China. According to Jane’s, the total procurement cost of the program was set...
Turkey Makes Statement in Aerospace & Aims to Soar in 2023
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Sep 5, 2022
Turkey wants to make a statement in the aerospace world, especially in 2023, i.e., in time of the country’s centennial or 100th anniversary since its formation. This statement will be a three-pronged display starting with the...
Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2022
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Aug 29, 2022
A look at top Pakistani defence news topics in the month of August 2022: Pakistan inducts its second Type 054A/P frigate; Turkey tests SIPER long-range SAM....
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A Glance at the Global Used F-16 Market
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Aug 21, 2022
While it depends on the remaining life of the specific airframe, a used F-16 could offer a relatively capable and upgradable platform. ...
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Can Turkey Become a Top Defence Exporter?
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Aug 14, 2022
Turkey could leverage its bilateral ties with Pakistan and other countries as a means to grow its key defence contractors and drive its exports....
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New Photos of Chinese Z-10ME Show Additional Improvements
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Aug 7, 2022
New photos emerged through Weibo of the Z-10ME attack helicopter, an improved variant of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) Z-10. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2022
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Jul 31, 2022
Pakistan will start getting its first of seven ex-Belgian C-130Hs soon. The Pakistan Navy ordered a new batch of OPVs. And South Korea flew its homegrown fighter....
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Bayraktar Akıncı: Turkey’s Next Statement Drone Shows its Potential
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Jul 24, 2022
By adding a long-range, high-altitude UAV, the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy could open up many new capabilities....
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The Defense Industry: Turning Liability into Opportunity
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Jul 17, 2022
Despite this colossal overhead, Pakistan's so-called defence industry meets little of Pakistan’s defence needs. ...
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Argentina Weighs its Fighter Options: Is the JF-17 Still on the Table?
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Jul 3, 2022
For Argentina, the challenge of buying the JF-17 is not just a narrow technology issue, but a broader geo-political matter....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2022
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Jun 26, 2022
Pakistan’s J-10CE and Type 054A/P frigate programs continue progressing. Pakistan is also aiming to shore up its existing US equipment. ...
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China Poised to Take More Defence Market Share
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Jun 20, 2022
Paired with chronic underfunding within the Russian defence industries has meant that slowly, China is laying the groundwork to overtake the Russians with regard to defence exports....
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Pakistan’s Economic Flaws Catch Up to Bite Defence Needs
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Jun 12, 2022
Pakistan’s near-3% increase to its defence budget will not offset the impact of the country’s structural economic flaws from recent years....
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Ukraine: Showcasing the Benefits and Drawbacks of Drones
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Jun 6, 2022
There is no doubt that drones are now a rallying emblem of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s invasion. Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2, for example, created enough of an impression to earn itself a place in Ukrainian folklore, and...
Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
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May 30, 2022
Turkey launches its second Reis-class (Type 214TR) submarine – the TCG Hizir Reis – for sea trials and starts welding the 6th submarine....
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Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Third MILGEM Corvette
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May 22, 2022
On 20 May, Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) third Babur-class (MILGEM) multi-mission corvette. The PN designated the ship as the PNS Badr. This is the first of two corvettes that...
NASTP: Birthing an Industry
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May 16, 2022
The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) is a project under the Aviation City Initiative. The goal is the establishment of an aerospace technology cluster that is physically collocated in order to accrue the many...
The Growth of Pakistan’s Air Defence Environment
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May 8, 2022
A summary of Pakistan’s overall procurement roadmap and general strategy of its air defence systems....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2022
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Apr 25, 2022
This week’s Quwa Premium article is a recap of some defence news items from around the world. Besides a basic overview of the news, this article also offers short-form analysis of each issue. ASFAT A.Ş. Selects...
J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition
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Apr 18, 2022
In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China. ...
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Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments
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Apr 10, 2022
In early April 2022, the Pakistan Army’s (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, said that Western supply restrictions have pushed Pakistan to lean on China for new defence hardware. Gen. Bajwa issued...
Turkey Sets Direction for Indigenous Fighter Engine
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Apr 3, 2022
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing an indigenous engine through its subsidiary, TR Motor, which it acquired in 2017....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
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Mar 27, 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others. ...
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Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
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Mar 20, 2022
On 09 March 2022, an Indian Air Force (IAF) BrahMos supersonic land-attack cruise missile (LACM) crashed in Mian Channu, an area located in Khanewal District in Pakistan’s Punjab province. In a press conference, the Director General...
After Inducting the J-10CE, Pakistan Hints at More Acquisitions
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Mar 13, 2022
In a promotional video, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) hinted that it was procuring the Wing Loong 2 as well as Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı drones and HQ-9BE long-range air defence system....
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Drones: The Future of ‘Budget’ Air Power?
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Mar 6, 2022
The success of the Bayraktar TB2 is not only inviting the interest of established air forces. Rather, these drones could be a new entryway for smaller countries to build air power....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
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Feb 27, 2022
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs. ...
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Analysis: Pakistan’s Jinnah-Class Frigate Program
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Feb 20, 2022
With the Jinnah-class frigate, the Pakistan Navy (PN) is trying to produce a capable, cost-effective mainstay surface warship to drive its future fleet....
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Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization
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Feb 13, 2022
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back to the Indonesian economy....
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The Pakistan Army is Evolving its Strike Capabilities
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Feb 6, 2022
The induction of the SH-15 self-propelled howitzer is another piece in Pakistan’s efforts to build its long-range, targeted strike capabilities from land....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: January 2022
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Jan 30, 2022
The Pakistan Army takes delivery of Norinco SH-15 self-propelled howitzers. The Pakistan Navy inducts 10 ex-Qatari Sea King helicopters. Turkey’s Bayraktar Akıncı secures an export order....
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Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade
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Jan 23, 2022
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s....
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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset
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Jan 16, 2022
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, Pakistan's workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training pilots....
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Pakistan Orders J-10 Fighters from China
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Jan 9, 2022
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly has a number of Chengdu J-10CE fighters on order from China. The PAF is slated to receive its first J-10CEs by March 2022....
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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
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Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
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Monthly Defense News Recap: December 2021
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Dec 26, 2021
China launches Pakistan's fourth Type 054A/P frigate. Pakistan receives a new batch of VT4 tanks and kits for upgrading its older tanks....
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Pakistan Reveals New Rifles – POF BW20 and POF BW21
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Dec 19, 2021
Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) revealed its in-house, original rifles, the BW20 and BW21. The POF BW20 and BW21 are chambered for 7.62x51 mm NATO rounds....
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Pakistan’s KSEW Cuts Steel of Fifth Hangor Submarine
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Dec 12, 2021
On 09 December 2021, Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW) cut the steel of the fifth Hangor-class submarine for the Pakistan Navy (PN)....
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Pakistan Showcases New Shahpar-II Drone
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Dec 5, 2021
Pakistan’s GIDS is offering the Shahpar-II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Burq missile for export....
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Monthly Defence News Recap: November 2021
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Nov 28, 2021
Kazakhstan orders 3 Anka UAVs from Turkey. Pakistan’s new Type 054A/P frigates seem to be armed with CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles. Do sub-1,000 kg drones offer unique value?...
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Turkey’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM Passes Key Milestone
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Nov 21, 2021
On November 06, 2021, Turkey announced that it test-fired its SIPER long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). It is aiming to induct the SIPER by 2023....
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Pakistan Gets First Type 054A/P Frigate from China
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Nov 14, 2021
On November 08 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first of four Type 054A/P frigates – PNS Tughril....
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New Mainstay Weapons: Loitering Munitions
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Nov 7, 2021
Available in various sizes, loitering munitions are versatile weapons that may become a mainstay staple in the world’s militaries and, potentially, non-state actors....
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China’s New Fighters Emerge
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Oct 31, 2021
Last week, photos emerged of two new fighters from China’s burgeoning aerospace industry: the twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20, and, potentially, the carrier-borne J-XY (or J-35)....
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Pakistan is Still Seeking a Mobile SHORAD
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Oct 24, 2021
Having fulfilled its long-range air defence requirements with the HQ-9/P, the Pakistan Army (PA) still requires a new mobile short-range air defence system....
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Pakistan Army Inducts HQ-9/P Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System
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Oct 17, 2021
On 14 October 2021, the Pakistan Army announced that it inducted the HQ-9/P long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system....
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Pakistan’s C4I Evolution
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Oct 10, 2021
With new assets and structural organization, Pakistan is improving its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) coverages across multiple areas....
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Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
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Oct 3, 2021
As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter....
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Pakistan Reveals its Own ‘Space Command’
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Sep 26, 2021
By Syed Aseem Ul Islam On 15 September 2021, the Pakistan Army (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Air Headquarters (AHQ) in Islamabad. The COAS was...
Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
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Sep 19, 2021
Designing these UCAVs that are approaching manned fighter jets in complexity will give PAC experience and build capacity that it is lacking....
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Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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Sep 12, 2021
PAC is seeking foreign partners for collaboration in the development of the FGFA. Serious discussions are being held with Turkish Aerospace Industries on merging the TAI TFX program...
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Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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Sep 5, 2021
On 02 September 2021, the Pakistan Navy (PN) announced that it will induct three new long-range maritime patrol aircraft based on the Embraer Lineage 1000E....
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Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
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Aug 30, 2021
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur
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Aug 15, 2021
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur....
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Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
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Aug 8, 2021
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult....
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Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
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Aug 1, 2021
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes....
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Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
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Jul 24, 2021
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects....
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Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
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Jul 18, 2021
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap....
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Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
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Jul 11, 2021
In an interview, Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Chairman, Maj. Gen Syed Aamer Raza, suggested that the al-Khalid 2 main battle tank could use technology from the VT-4....
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Sealing the Afghan-Pakistan Border – A Case Study
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Jul 4, 2021
Detection of crossings will be a serious capability gap as ground-based surveillance systems are limited. The solution is obvious: drones...
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Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development
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Jun 27, 2021
Pakistan is allocating funds in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget for 2021-2022 to study space development growth....
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Pakistan Receives Additional VT4 and Al-Khalid-I Parts
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Jun 20, 2021
In May 2021, Pakistan took delivery of additional VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) and subassemblies for the al-Khalid Improved (al-Khalid I)....
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Pakistan Reportedly Launch Customer of Naval CAMM-ER
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Jun 13, 2021
The Pakistan Navy (PN) is reportedly the launch customer of MBDA’s Albatros NG Naval Based Air Defence (NBAD) system. The Albatros NG uses the CAMM-ER....
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How Pakistan Could Optimize its Air Warfare Capabilities
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Jun 6, 2021
The PAF could upgrade its existing JF-17 fleet to acquire fleet-wide ‘first-shot’ and stand-off range strike capabilities in the next five years....
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The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
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May 30, 2021
Pakistan was left with the choice of fully abandoning any and all efforts for nuclear weapons – or see itself closed off from Washington’s favour....
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Nigeria Takes Delivery of 3 JF-17 Thunder Fighters
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May 23, 2021
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) took delivery of its three JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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More Pakistan Navy Ships Enter Construction
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May 16, 2021
China and Turkey have laid the keels of the Pakistan Navy’s third Type 054A/P frigate and second MILGEM corvette, respectively. Pakistan will also receive its first Type 054A/P in the summer....
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JF-17 Squares Off for New Users
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May 9, 2021
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are looking to seal new JF-17 contracts with Argentina and Malaysia....
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JF-17 Block-3 Starts Taking Shape
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May 2, 2021
A recent photo of a JF-17 Block-III prototype (3001) equipped with the PL-10 high-off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM) shows that weapons integration is underway....
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Why ‘Next-Gen’ Will Include Non-Stealth Fighters
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Apr 25, 2021
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) studying the idea of developing a new ‘fourth-generation’ fighter to replace its F-16s, so ‘next-generation’ fighters may not all be stealth-focused....
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Turkey’s Fighter Efforts Start Catching Momentum
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Apr 18, 2021
To bring its next-generation fighter (MMU) to fruition, Turkey realized that it would need to develop a wide range of critical inputs. Its efforts are now gaining traction....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
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Apr 11, 2021
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s....
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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
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Apr 3, 2021
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of PAC's larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 3
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Mar 28, 2021
Now would be the absolute worst time to be left behind technologically, especially due to easily fixable faults in Pakistan's systems....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 2
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Mar 21, 2021
This article offers a roadmap for overhauling the administration of Pakistan’s existing network of military and strategic state-owned enterprises....
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The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 1
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Mar 14, 2021
As India surges ahead with its defence procurement and technology, what can Pakistan do with its limited means to gain parity? ...
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Project AZM: Updates on Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft
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Mar 7, 2021
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently revealed a wide range of updates on its projects, including its next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program under Project AZM...
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Pakistan’s Mirages: Today’s Success and Tomorrow’s Roadmap
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Feb 28, 2021
Note: This article is a partial re-write of an older Quwa Premium piece – “Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring Out of Necessity.” However, the latter half of this article delves into how the PAF used the Mirage...
Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
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Feb 21, 2021
In 2019, the PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan, revealed that the PAF was acquiring 26 JF-17Bs to serve as conversion aircraft to the JF-17 platform. The PAF is...
Pakistan’s Surface-to-Surface Missiles: Strategic Intent with Conventional Potential
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Feb 14, 2021
Though initially developed to deliver nuclear warheads, the Ghaznavi and Babur-series of surface-to-surface missiles (SSM) could become key conventional strike assets....
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New Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Procurement Plans
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Feb 7, 2021
In an interview with Global Times, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, revealed that the Pakistan Navy is looking for new corvettes, submarines, and helicopters....
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Pakistan Navy Programs Continue Moving Forward
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Jan 31, 2021
The Pakistan Navy saw through the launch of its second Type 054A/P frigate in China as well as the start to production of its third MILGEM corvette in Turkey....
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Pakistan Takes Delivery of CH-4 Drones from China
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Jan 23, 2021
On 15 January 2021, the Pakistan Army took delivery of five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT)....
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India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability
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Jan 17, 2021
On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade. ...
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Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS
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Jan 10, 2021
On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km....
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Delivers New JF-17B Batch
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Jan 2, 2021
On 30 December 2020, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled out 14 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC also showed glimpses of its drone and export projects....
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Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?
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Dec 20, 2020
The PAF repeatedly signalled an interest for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available....
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Can Pakistan Mirror Turkey’s Drone-Use Strategy?
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Dec 13, 2020
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 has drawn attention for its effectiveness against armoured vehicles and air defence systems in Syria and Libya. Should Pakistan adopt a similar drone-use strategy as Turkey?...
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Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder
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Dec 6, 2020
In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder. The disclosure follows Buenos Aires’ inability to...
Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option
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Nov 29, 2020
By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China....
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Turkey’s TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?
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Nov 22, 2020
Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability....
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Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry
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Nov 15, 2020
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations....
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The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence
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Nov 8, 2020
The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?...
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Pakistan’s A2/AD Efforts: P282 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile
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Nov 1, 2020
In October 2020, the Pakistan Navy (PN) revealed that it will expand its surface fleet to over 50 ships, and it would aim for 20 ‘major surface vessels’ such as frigates as part of its enlarged...
Is Pakistan Getting More Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)?
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Oct 25, 2020
Pakistan’s previous Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) seemingly indicated that the Navy will acquire six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of “larger tonnage.” Quwa examines if additional OPVs are on the roadmap, and if so, how they...
Analysis: Pakistan Navy’s New LRMPA Project
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Oct 18, 2020
The Pakistan Navy announced that it acquired one twin-engine commercial jet aircraft for use as a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA). Pakistan is currently seeking a total of 10 LRMPAs....
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Outgoing Pakistan Navy Chief Sets Massive 50-Ship Fleet Vision
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Oct 10, 2020
Pakistan’s outgoing Chief of Naval Staff revealed that the service is working to build a fleet of 50 ships, of which 20 would be ‘major surface vessels.’...
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Pakistan Officially Reveals VT4 Tank Induction
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Oct 4, 2020
On 22 September 2020, the Pakistan Army showed-off a newly acquired VT4 main battle tank (MBT) at its Field Firing Ranges near Jhelum. It confirmed that it will induct the VT4 tank....
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The US NGAD and Digital Engineering: Lessons for Pakistan
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Sep 27, 2020
From the onset, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) cannot – and should not – try mimicking the USAF’s approach. However, it can learn important lessons from the U.S.’ use of digital engineering, and the Digital Century Series...
Pakistan Offers Glimpses of Next-Generation Fighter Program
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Sep 20, 2020
In its commemoration event of the 1965 and 1971 Wars, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) showed a number of activities that may hint at its next-generation fighter aircraft program, Project Azm....
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Pakistan Commits to Forming Offset Policy for Defence Imports
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Sep 13, 2020
In its latest ‘Two Years Performance Report,’ the Pakistani Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) said that it drafted and circulated a new defence offset policy. The offset policy is part of the MoDP’s effort to encourage...
Analysis: Ideas on How Pakistan Can Leverage the MILGEM Ada
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Sep 6, 2020
By Arslan Khan Arslan Khan is an aerospace engineering student and an analyst/observer of Pakistani defence issues. In July 2018, Pakistan inked a contract with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (i.e., ASFAT A.Ş.) for four...
Pakistan Air Force Delves into Artificial Intelligence Development
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Aug 30, 2020
On 27 August 2020, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it inaugurated a ‘Centre of Artificial Intelligence & Computing’ (CENTAIC)....
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Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
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Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
“Industry-Academia Linkages” in the Pakistani Context
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Aug 16, 2020
Pakistani industries and universities advertise deep & fruitful industry-academia linkages in their promotional materials. However, one struggles to see the fruits of these so-called linkages in either academia or industry. The results are not apparent....
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Pakistan Inducts Batch of al-Khalid-I Tanks
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Aug 9, 2020
On 28 July 2020, the Pakistan Army’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) delivered a batch of al-Khalid-I main battle tanks (MBT)....
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Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
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Aug 2, 2020
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were assigned to the IAF’s No. 17 ‘Golden Arrows’ Squadron, which is...
How Pakistan Should Equip its Ships for Naval Air Threats
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Jul 26, 2020
Pakistan’s frigate and corvette acquisition/upgrade programs will deliver a considerably more capable force by the middle of the coming decade, but there may still be room for improvement....
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A Pragmatic Vision for Project Azm
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Jul 19, 2020
FGFAs, which are exponentially more complex, will face inevitable delays, so the PAF can decide to “cut its losses” by killing the FGFA program and, instead, buy off-the-shelf. To ensure the success of Project Azm, the...
Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
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Jul 12, 2020
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17? ...
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ATR-72 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
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Jul 5, 2020
The RAS-72 Sea Eagle is among the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) newer inductions. The RAS-72 is a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on the ATR-72, a commercially available commuter aircraft. ...
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Pakistan’s UAV Development, Deployment, and Future
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Jul 5, 2020
The importance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the modern battlespace is widely recognized in our times. With the success that UAVs have had in military operations in Libya and Syria, the importance of UAVs has...
Moving Forward With the MILGEM-J Corvette/Frigate
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Jun 28, 2020
The Pakistan’s MILGEM corvette/frigate design shaping into a capable solution for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) current and future needs. The PN should commit to additional ships and boost the localization of subsystems, weapons, and other inputs....
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Turkey Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Jun 21, 2020
Turkey’s Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) announced that it successfully tested its TJ300 miniature turbojet engine at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities. TEI also tested the “core” of its domestic TS1400 turboshaft engine, and is aiming to...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
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Jun 14, 2020
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has not yet reached the level Turkey is at in drone design...
KSEW Cuts Steel for Pakistan’s Second MILGEM Corvette
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Jun 10, 2020
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) held the steel-cutting ceremony for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) second MILGEM corvette. Pakistan ordered four MILGEMs in 2018, it is to receive all four by 2025....
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The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
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Jun 7, 2020
Unfortunately, the entities under Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division provide many examples of what not to do in R&D organizations. Therefore, a quick study of the practices of the SPD’s organizations is extremely helpful in charting a...
Istanbul Naval Shipyard Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM
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Jun 6, 2020
Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY) announced that it laid the keel for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM warship. Pakistan signed a contract for four MILGEM shops in July 2018....
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Zulfiquar-Class (F-22P) Frigate
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Jun 6, 2020
In May 2006, Pakistan signed a contract with China for four F-22P frigates for the Pakistan Navy (PN). The contract – which included the ships with transfer-of-technology (ToT), six Harbin Z-9EC helicopters, and a munitions package...
VT4 Tank vs T-90: How Does Pakistan’s New Tank Fare in South Asia?
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May 31, 2020
Pakistan’s reported VT-4 purchase is a stopgap measure in response to India’s T-90MS acquisition, but its effectiveness is debateable and Pakistan’s wider MBT modernisation options limited....
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Yarmook-Class Corvette (Damen OPV 1900)
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May 27, 2020
The Yarmook-class corvette is a 2,300-ton design the Pakistan Navy acquired for anti-surface and anti-air operations as well as maritime security operations, day/night helicopter operations, combat search and rescue, and surveillance and intelligence missions....
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Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer
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May 25, 2020
On 18 May 2020, Saab announced that it signed a SEK 1.553 billion ($160.5 million US) contract with an undisclosed buyer for its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system....
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Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans
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May 24, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said that the PN will acquire new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), drones and helicopters....
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The Groundwork to Induct a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
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May 17, 2020
The draw the full effectiveness of a long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), the end-user must employ an integrated radar surveillance system. This system must eliminate coverage blind spots caused by the curvature of the Earth, and guide...
Type 054A/P Frigate: Pakistan’s New Multi-Mission Frigates
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May 15, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) currently has four Type 054A/P frigates from China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd (CSTC). It ordered the ships in two equal batches in 2017 and 2018. The PN is scheduled to receive all...
China Showcases PCL-181 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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May 12, 2020
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased its new self-propelled howitzer, the PCL-181. The PCL-181 is a wheeled 155mm howitzer system with new automated features and reduced weight....
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Skepticism Clouds Over US Navy’s FFG(X) Cost Estimates
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May 11, 2020
Though the USN took steps to mitigate the risk of cost overruns by selecting an existing ship design, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is urging caution about the USN’s estimates. The USN intends to acquire 20...
Havelsan to Assist with TF-X Next-Generation Fighter
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May 10, 2020
Turkish defence electronics manufacturer Havelsan will participate in Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TF-X, alongside the program’s main contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)....
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How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra
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May 10, 2020
In this article, we will attempt to outline broad goals of this FDCI, and the ingredients needed to establish such an institute keeping in mind various practical aspects....
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MILGEM Corvette
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May 7, 2020
On 05 July 2018, the Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) signed a deal with Turkey’s Military Factory and Shipyard Corporation (ASFAT A.Ş.) for the purchase of four customized MILGEM Ada corvettes for the Pakistan Navy...
Saudi Arabia Inks Drone Manufacturing Deal
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May 6, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) announced that the country will acquire 46 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Intra Defence Technologies, a local defence supplier....
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Boeing-Embraer Joint-Venture Falls Through
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May 5, 2020
On 25 April 2020, Boeing let its deadline to acquire 80% of Embraer’s commercial aircraft business expire, therefore scuttling plans from 2018 for a jointly owned commercial aircraft company....
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Russia Studies Next Generation Lightweight Fighter
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May 4, 2020
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced that its MiG RSK division is designing a next-generation, twin-engine lightweight fighter. According to Russian media, the initial development phase of the new fighter will occur from 2020 to 2025....
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Azerbaijan Expresses Interest in Russian Combat Aircraft
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May 3, 2020
According to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), Azerbaijan Government and Azerbaijan Air Force officials had visited United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) facilities to examine UAC’s Su-35 and MiG-35 multi-role combat aircraft. Azerbaijani officials expressed interest in acquiring...
The Jinnah-Class Frigate: Pakistan’s Next-Generation Warship?
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May 3, 2020
In its contract for four MILGEM warships, the Pakistan Navy (PN) also bought assistance to design its own frigate. Considering that the PN is paying for both the design assistance and intellectual property (IP) rights, this...
Pakistan Takes Delivery of VT4 Tanks
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May 3, 2020
China’s state-owned NORINCO announced that it will deliver two customized VT4 main battle tanks to an undisclosed customer. Reports suggest that the VT4s are meant for the Pakistan Army, which may have committed to ordering approximately...
Pakistan is Adapting its Training for Emerging Air Warfare Trends
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Apr 26, 2020
The final outcome of Swift Retort will see the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) tailor its training for large scale air operations and modern platforms at all stages....
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Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems
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Apr 19, 2020
Major fighter-jet producers have extensive flight dynamics and control groups and invest heavily in flight dynamics and control technologies and human resource. The lack of emphasis on this key technology in the institutional breakup for Project...
Pakistan Must Diversify its Electronic Warfare Assets
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Apr 12, 2020
In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to...
Pakistan Should Prioritize Investment in the JF-17
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Apr 5, 2020
Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17. ...
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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030
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Mar 29, 2020
Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address....
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The Future of Pakistan’s Tank Modernization and Acquisition Programs
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Mar 22, 2020
The Pakistan Armed Forces has deficiency in tank numbers and is attempting to find ways to mitigate this deficiency. Among the solutions is to increase local production and up-gradation of tanks....
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Germany Cleared EUR 174.4 M in Arms to Pakistan in 2018
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Mar 15, 2020
According to Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy’s 2018 Military Equipment Export Report, Berlin approved €174.4 million ($194.35 million US) in arms sales to Pakistan....
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Pakistan Issues Tender for Radomes for TPS-77 MRR and YLC-18A
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Mar 15, 2020
The Directorate of Procurement (Air) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) issued a public tender for the “procurement of radomes for TPS-77 MRR and YLC-18-18A radars.”...
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Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
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Mar 8, 2020
With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....
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Pakistan Navy Seeks Platform for Long-Range Anti-Sub Aircraft
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Mar 1, 2020
In January 2020, the Pakistan Navy (PN) released a tender for one twin-engine jet-powered aircraft intended for conversion into a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA)....
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The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet
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Feb 23, 2020
Pakistan is working to quadruple the size of its submarine fleet, while India is now aggressively working to build an extensive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. Can Pakistan overcome India’s efforts and, in turn, maintain a high-threat...
Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile
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Feb 18, 2020
On 18 February 2020, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) test-fired the Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The Ra’ad II has a stated range of 600 km, and it...
Commissioning ceremony of Offshore Patrol Vessel PNS YARMOOK
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Feb 17, 2020
The Pakistan Navy has commissioned a 2300 Tonnes Corvette PNS YARMOOK (F-271) – a Damen OPV 1900 – in a ceremony held at Constanta Port, Romania on 13th February 2020. ...
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Profile: Singapore’s Independence-Class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV)
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Feb 2, 2020
Singapore’s Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) joins a growing list of 1,000 to 1,500-ton naval ships equipped with the combat capabilities of larger frigate designs. The LMV has a displacement of 1,250 tons and is equipped...
Damen and Blohm + Voss selected for construction German MKS180 frigates
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Jan 14, 2020
The German government has announced its intention to select Damen as the main contractor, together with partners Blohm + Voss and Thales, for supplying at least four Multi-Purpose Combat Ship MKS 180 frigates to the German...
Leading specialized battery manufacturer, EaglePicher, selects IFS cloud-based solution to power its operations
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Jan 12, 2020
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that EaglePicher Technologies, a leading producer of batteries and energetic devices for aerospace, defense and medical markets, has chosen IFS Applications™ as its central enterprise resource planning (ERP)...
First Batch of Dual Seat JF-17 Aircraft Roll Out at PAC
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Dec 27, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra achieved yet another remarkable milestone when first batch of 08 dual seat JF-17 aircraft rolled out from PAC Kamra, today....
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Dutch Cabinet Approves Construction of New Combat Support Ship
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Dec 20, 2019
On 19 December the Cabinet of the Netherlands’ Government has submitted a so-called D-letter to the Parliament, to begin the construction of the Combat Support Ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder....
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Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Participates in Flypast as Part of Qatar’s National Day Celebrations
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Dec 18, 2019
A contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising of JF-17s took part in Qatar's National Day celebrations....
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Global shipbuilder Austal selects IFS Applications in the cloud to support expansion in maritime and defense industries
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Dec 18, 2019
IFS enterprise resource planning solution a key enabler of digital transformation for world’s largest aluminium shipbuilder and defense prime contractor...
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Damen Signs Contract with Cotecmar for DTC hydrographic Research Vessel
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Dec 15, 2019
Damen Shipyards Group signed a Damen Technical Cooperation (DTC) contract with Cotecmar during ExpoDefensa 2019 in Bogota....
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Damen completes combat systems installation & trials on Indonesian guided missile frigate
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Dec 9, 2019
Damen Shipyards Group and its partner PT PAL have completed the installation of combat systems to the first of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence’s series of SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigates, the...
Press Release: Pakistan Air Force Conducts Night Operational Exercise as Part of Hawk-Eye
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Dec 5, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force conducted a command level Night operational exercise with participation of all types of PAF aircraft and Air Defence assets....
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Dutch Police Patrol Vessel Christened at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
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Dec 3, 2019
On November 29, the christening of a patrol ship for the Dutch National Police took place at Damen Shipyards Gorinchem. ...
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Press Release: Pakistan Army Chief Visits Pakistan Air Force Base
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Dec 2, 2019
02 December 2019: The Pakistan Army's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, visited Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Mushaf, Sargodha....
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Press Release: Pakistan Air Force Conducts Hawk-Eye Exercise (Video)
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Nov 29, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force conducted a command level operation exercise with participation of all Operational Bases across the three Regional Commands. ...
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Damen FCS demonstrates versatility again in collaborative technology project
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Nov 14, 2019
Damen Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Delft Dynamics and Next Ocean, has trialled a new approach to search and rescue in the North Sea. The collaboration involved qualification testing of Delft Dynamics RH3 drone (RH-3 Swift),...
Promotional Video by the Pakistan Air Force
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Nov 13, 2019
By request of the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) Directorate of Media Affairs, the following is a promotional video of the Sherdils, the PAF's aerobatics team....
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IFS lays out blueprint for new era of intelligent and autonomous enterprise solutions
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Oct 10, 2019
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today unveiled its evolved industry-focused architecture at IFS World Conference 2019 in Boston....
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IFS delivers new user experience and APIs to power its open and enabled enterprise application suite
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Oct 9, 2019
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announces the availability of major application innovations that redefine the meaning of ‘open’ in service management, enterprise resource management (ERP), and enterprise asset management (EAM). ...
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IFS maximizes customer value throughout lifecycle with new success services
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Oct 9, 2019
IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today reaffirms its unwavering focus on customer value by revealing its new success service offerings. ...
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ECA GROUP awarded two new contracts for ground robots
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Oct 3, 2019
ECA GROUP recently won two contracts to supply its new-generation ground robots, CAMELEON LG, to the Armed Forces of Canada and France....
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IDC study reveals A&D organizations increase productivity and cut costs with IFS software
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Oct 3, 2019
IFS has published the findings from an IDC end-user study which calculated the business value customers from all industries derived from using IFS enterprise software....
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Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Ltd. selects IFS Applications 10 to achieve complete process visibility
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Sep 26, 2018
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS & EW) to implement IFS Applications for ship & submarine construction projects, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, maintenance and engineering works...
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Damen performs float-out of Australian icebreaker
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Sep 25, 2018
Damen has carried out the successful floating of the Antarctic Supply Research Vessel (ASRV) RSV Nuyina currently under construction at Damen Shipyards Galati. The carefully executed procedure was achieved by raising the water level in the...
GSCI to bring their new Canadian-made Quadro-G Fusion Goggles to the Asian Military Market
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Sep 25, 2018
GSCI to bring their new Canadian-made Quadro-G Fusion Goggles to the Asian Military Market...
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Aerospace manufacturer LAUAK selects IFS Applications 10 to drive digital transformation
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Jul 18, 2018
IoT-enabled IFS solution to empower LAUAK’s 1,500+ employees to automate and harmonize LAUAK’s global processes and capitalize on Industry 4....
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Dutch Police order six patrol vessels from Damen
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Jul 2, 2018
The Dutch Police has ordered six patrol vessels from Damen Shipyards for its ‘Zeehavenpolitie’ and ‘Landelijke Eenheid’ units. Three of the new vessels are seagoing (the Stan Patrol 2506) and the other three are for the...
IFS, fountx™ and TAE Aerospace connect enterprise data with assisted reality technology to empower industrial engineers
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May 8, 2018
May 8, 2018 - IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces the launch of a new proof of concept - developed by the company’s innovation think tank, IFS Labs, in collaboration with fountx and its Australian...
AECOM strengthens supply chain management for federal and commercial clients by leveraging IFS technology
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Apr 8, 2018
April 6, 2018 - AECOM, a premier, fully-integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today a partnership with IFS, the global enterprise applications company, to modernize and transform its supply chain management capability using IFS Applications™. ...
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Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program Completes Fuel On-load Certification Testing
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Apr 5, 2018
Boeing recently achieved a major certification milestone following a successful refueling flight between two KC-46 tankers. The company's tanker program has now completed its required Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) fuel on-load testing....
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GSCI to bring their QUADRO-S Compact Fusion Weapon Sight to the Asian Market
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Mar 28, 2018
General Starlight’s QUADRO-S is a compact, lightweight augmented vision system for tactical surveillance, observation and engagement at short-to-medium range distances. Made in Canada with Military end-users in mind; it can be weapon/tripod mounted or simply hand-held....
Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works delivers two Damen Stan Patrol 1605 FRP patrol boats to Pakistan Customs
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Mar 18, 2018
Pakistan Customs has taken delivery of two Damen Stan Patrol 1605 FRP patrol boats. The handover ceremony took place on 10th March at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW). The celebration was attended by distinguished...
ECA Group unveils its new generation mid-size AUV A18-M for underwater mine warfare
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Feb 28, 2018
ECA Group presented its latest mid-size AUV A18-M dedicated to mine counter measures. With its compactness and its unequaled high-quality imagery this new generation underwater drone becomes the reference in the category of autonomous underwater vehicles...
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) receives Project Biro order from Armscor
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Feb 27, 2018
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres. ...
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Fourth Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services
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Jan 11, 2018
Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of Lagos, Nigeria, has taken delivery of another Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel for operations in the offshore oil fields in the Gulf of Guinea....
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An over €30 M contract – ECA Group to supply Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to French Ministry of Armed Forces
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Jan 10, 2018
CEFA, ECA Group & SCOPEX were awarded a major contract for SMINEX tender released by French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for the technology qualification, supply & maintenance of complete EOD & C-IED Equipment Solution. ...
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Tsunami Tsolutions joins IFS Partner Network for Aviation & Defense sector
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Dec 14, 2017
Leading military and aerospace solutions provider will market and support IFS Applications™ and IFS Maintenix™ to drive growth in global Aviation & Defense industry...
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Roshel Defence Presents its Observation and Video Surveillance Armoured Vehicle
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Dec 5, 2017
This week Roshel is presenting its new Observation and Video Surveillance Armoured Vehicle based on Toyota Land Cruiser V8 (J200). It is equipped with radar and Electro-Optical System (EOS), thermal vision camera, stabilization and remote weapon...
MILIPOL 2017: Delair and ECA Group unveil their multi drone ground station
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Nov 23, 2017
The new ground control station developed by Delair and ECA Group, French specialists in civil, defence and security mini-drones, is changing the game for collaborative drone missions....
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MILIPOL 2017: EF Emergency – ECA Group unveils its emergency driving simulators
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Nov 21, 2017
EF Emergency is a new range of simulators from ECA Group that increases the proficiency of emergency response drivers and riders. A versatile and modular training tool for professional use, the software is adapted to three...
UAE-based Aerospace and Defense technology company, Calidus, selects IFS Applications to support rapid growth
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Nov 14, 2017
IFS Applications deployed for Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Project and Document Management...
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Global Aerospace Logistics Signs Strategic Services MOU with AAR to enhance support for the UAE Armed Forces.
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Nov 13, 2017
Dubai, U.A.E, November 13, 2017 Global Aerospace Logistics, LLC (GAL), a subsidiary of Emirates Defense Industries Company (EDIC) and AAR Corp (AAR), an international aviation aftermarket service provider, have signed a...
iAccess Technologies, Inc. Awarded USAF C-130H Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Increment 1: ADS–B Out & Mode S EHS
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Sep 29, 2017
Santa Ana, CA—September 29, 2017 iAccess Technologies, Inc. announces a contract award from the United States Air Force Material Command (Wright Patterson, OH) for C-130H Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Increment 1......
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China and Russia make progress in Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter talks
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Sep 17, 2017
Russian Helicopters and Avicopter have agreed on technical responsibilities and workshare for the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter program...
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Bangladesh selects Leonardo Seaspray AESA radar for MPA
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Sep 14, 2017
The Bangladesh Navy selected Leonardo Seaspray 5000E AESA radars for its new-built Dornier 228 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)....
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Pakistan and China commence Shaheen VI joint air-exercise
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Sep 10, 2017
Shaheen VI is the sixth iteration of the bilateral air exercise between the PAF and PLAAF. It began on September 7 and will conclude on September 27...
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U.S. State Department approves $3.8 billion F-16V and F-16V-upgrade sale to Bahrain
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Sep 10, 2017
The State Department approved $2.79 billion & $1.08 billion sales for 19 new-built Lockheed Martin F-16V and 20 F-16V upgrade kits to Bahrain, respectively...
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VOP CZ and NIMR showcase ‘winterized’ AJBAN 440A for Europe
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Sep 7, 2017
The UAE’s NIMR Automotive and Czech auto-manufacturer VOP CZ unveil the “winterized” variant of NIMR’s AJBAN 440A armoured vehicle...
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India media report of successful ATAGS howitzer firing tests
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Sep 5, 2017
India media reports claim that the DRDO Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System’s (ATAGS) firing tests at Pokhran yielded “world-beating” records...
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UAE and Ukraine sign bilateral defence cooperation agreement
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Aug 30, 2017
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ukraine signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement outlining joint development in numerous areas...
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DRDO hands over first LRSAM to Indian Ministry of Defence
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Aug 30, 2017
The Indian Ministry of Defence has received the first batch of Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) systems for the India Navy...
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Egypt will begin receiving Ka-52 attack helicopters by end of year
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Aug 30, 2017
The Egyptian military is scheduled to receive its first 15 (of 46 ordered) Kamov Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ attack helicopters in 2017....
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Profile: Hensoldt Spexer 2000 Border Surveillance Radar
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Aug 29, 2017
Overview of Hensoldt’s Spexer 2000 active electronically-scanned array-based Border Surveillance Radar for asymmetrical threats...
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Pakistan assumes command of maritime coalition CTF-150
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Aug 18, 2017
The Pakistan Navy assumed command of the multinational maritime coalition Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) from the French Navy on August 17...
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New Delhi approves $654.6 m purchase for six Apache attack helicopters
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Aug 17, 2017
India’s Ministry of Defence Production has approved a $654.6 million U.S. purchase for six Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters...
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HAL test flies Jaguar DARIN III with EL/M-2052 AESA radar
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Aug 14, 2017
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the maiden flight of the first EL/M-2052 AESA radar-equipped SEPECAT Jaguar DARIN III on August 10...
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Ankara awards BMC contract for 529 armoured vehicles
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Aug 9, 2017
The Turkish government has awarded the Turkish auto manufacturer BMC a contract for 529 tactical wheeled armoured vehicles...
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Mooring trials scheduled for China’s first indigenous aircraft carrier
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Aug 8, 2017
China plans to conduct mooring trials for its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier in September...
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Profile: AM General Hawkeye/HMMWV lightweight self-propelled howitzer
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Jul 27, 2017
Overview of the AM General Hawkeye lightweight self-propelled howitzer platform. Uses a 105 mm Mobile Weapon System and 4x4 utility vehicle...
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Erdogan announces that S-400 deal is “inked”
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Jul 25, 2017
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that his government has “inked” the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range SAM systems...
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MBDA outlines plans for SAM technology collaboration with Turkey
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Jul 20, 2017
Eurosam, Aselsan and Roketsan have signed a “Heads of Agreement” protocol to support Turkey’s long-range air defence system program...
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PAC delivers first batch of Super Mushshak trainers to Qatar
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Jul 20, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has delivered its first batch of Super Mushshak trainers to the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) on Wednesday, July 19...
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Profile: BMT Defence Services Wyvern and Vidar 7 submarines
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Jul 12, 2017
Overview of BMT Defence Services’ Wyvern and Vidar-7 sub-1,000-ton diesel electric submarine (SSK) platforms designed for cost-sensitive navies...
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Profile: TÜMOSAN Pusat light-armoured 4×4 vehicle
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Jul 11, 2017
Overview of Tümosan’s (Türk Motor Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.) Pusat light-armoured 4x4 utility vehicle. Unveiled at IDEF 2017....
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Airbus Helicopters begins constructing H135 assembly plant in China
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May 29, 2017
Airbus Helicopters has begun the construction of a final assembly line (FAL) for the H135 utility helicopter in Qingdao, China...
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Russia’s Rosonboronexport in talks with several countries to sell Mi-35P
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May 28, 2017
Rosonboronexport, Russia’s defence industry export and import agency, says it will reinforce efforts to market and sell the Mil Mi-35P assault helicopter...
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Pakistan operationalizes new naval air base in Baluchistan
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May 25, 2017
The Pakistan Navy operationalized its new naval air base – i.e. Naval Air Station PNS Siddiq – at Turbat in Baluchistan on Thursday, May 25....
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Photos emerge of Indonesia’s first Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian
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May 21, 2017
The Indonesian Army’s (TNI-AD) first Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian is undergoing tests. The TNI-AD has eight AH-64Es on order in a $1.4 billion U.S. package...
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BAE Systems rolls out Oman’s first Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk aircraft
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May 16, 2017
BAE Systems rolled out the Royal Air Force of Oman’s (RAFO) first Eurofighter Typhoon fighter and Hawk trainer on Monday, May 15...
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STM and TKMS sign letter-of-intent to explore Type 214 submarine sale to Indonesia
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May 15, 2017
Indonesia, STM and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems signed a letter-of-intent to explore the sale of Turkish-built Type 214 submarines to Indonesia...
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Saudi Arabia unveils Saqr 1 armed drone
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May 15, 2017
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) unveiled its first armed unmanned aerial vehicle – the Saqr 1 – on May 11....
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FNSS and PT Pindad showcase Kaplan MT AFV prototype
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May 14, 2017
Turkish armoured vehicles supplier FNSS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad showcased their jointly developed Kaplan MT armoured fighting vehicle (AFV)...
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IDEF 2017: Turkey awards Super Mushshak contract to PAC
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries awarded a contract for 52 Super Mushshak trainers to Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)....
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IDEF 2017: Turkish defence industry showcases new naval products
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May 10, 2017
The Turkish defence industry is showcasing new products at IDEF 2017, including the TF-4500 frigate, CAFRAD radar suite and Orka lightweight torpedo...
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Turkish defence vendor Kale Group partners with Rolls-Royce to develop aircraft engines in Turkey
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May 9, 2017
Turkey’s Kale Group and Rolls-Royce are partnering to develop and manufacture jet engines in Turkey, especially for Turkey’s next-gen fighter, the TFX...
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IDEF 2017: TÜBİTAK SAGE will showcase PGM & AAM technology
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May 8, 2017
The Defense Industries Research and Development Institute (SAGE) will present its air-to-ground precision-guided munitions and air-to-air missiles....
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Thailand inks S26T submarine deal with China
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May 8, 2017
The Government of Thailand inked a $1.04 billion U.S. deal for three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines from China...
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Thales launches Brazil’s dual civil-military communications satellite
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May 7, 2017
Thales Alenia Space launched the SGDC from an Ariane 5 launcher - Brazil will use the SGDC for its military communications and civilian broadband needs...
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Profile: KMDB-Malyshev Oplot main battle tank
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May 7, 2017
Overview of the Oplot MBT, designed by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (KMDB) and manufactured by the Malyshev Factory ...
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IDEF 2017: Havelsan will showcase simulator for the TAI T-129 ATAK
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May 1, 2017
Turkish defence vendor Havelsan will showcase its simulator system for the Turkish Aerospace Industries T-129 ATAK at IDEF 2017...
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China marketed its growing armed drone portfolio in Latin America
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May 1, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) marketed its popular and growing armed drone portfolio to the Latin American market ...
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TAI successfully weaponizes Anka UAV with MAM-L
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Apr 30, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully weaponized the Anka medium-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone with the Roketsan MAM-L...
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Nigeria inducts two new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters
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Apr 30, 2017
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) formally inducted its first two (of 12) new-built Mi-35M assault helicopters from Russia Helicopters on April 24, 2017...
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Turkish Navy takes delivery of first LST (TCG Bayraktar)
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Apr 26, 2017
The Turkish Navy has taken delivery of its first of two forthcoming tank landing ships (LST) from Adik Shipyard – the TCG Bayraktar – on Saturday April 22. ...
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China preparing to launch first indigenously built aircraft carrier
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Apr 24, 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is preparing to launch its first indigenously built – and second – aircraft carrier…...
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Kazakhstan aims to export armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan
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Apr 23, 2017
With Paramount Group’s support, Kazakhstan is aiming to export Marauder – aka Arlans – armoured vehicles to Azerbaijan....
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UAE reportedly in talks for “several dozen” Sukhoi Su-35 fighters
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Apr 23, 2017
The United Arab Emirates is reportedly in talks with Russia for “several dozen” Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from United Aircraft Corporation...
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Egypt takes delivery of first Type 209/1400 SSK from Germany
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Apr 20, 2017
The Egyptian Navy has taken delivery of its first Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in Germany...
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Aselsan aims to secure sizable chunk of Mil Mi-17-upgrade market
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Apr 18, 2017
Turkish defence electronics giant Aselsan is reportedly aiming to secure a sizable chunk of the legacy Mil Mi-17 upgrade market...
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Aselsan will unveil lightweight ASW torpedo at IDEF 2017
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Apr 18, 2017
Aselsan will unveil its own lightweight anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo at the forthcoming International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF)...
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Turkey’s Golcük Shipyard & TKMS jointly market Type 214 submarine to Indonesia
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Apr 16, 2017
Golcük Shipyard and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) jointly marketed the Type 214 diesel-electric submarine (SSK) to Indonesia...
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Turkey nearing decision to buy S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system
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Apr 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly nearing its final decision towards purchasing Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems from Russia...
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Profile: Embraer KC-390 Multi-role Tanker & Transport aircraft
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Apr 16, 2017
Overview of the Embraer KC-390 multi-role tanker and transport aircraft. ...
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U.S. Air Force greenlights F-16 life-extension program
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Apr 12, 2017
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has authorized a service life-extension program (SLEP) for the Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block-40/42 and Block-50/52...
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U.S. reportedly greenlights Super Tucano sale to Nigeria
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Apr 10, 2017
The U.S. government has reportedly approved a U.S. $600 million sale of 12 Embraer-Sierra Nevada Corp. A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft ...
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France’s GIGN orders CZ-806 BREN 2 in 7.62 x 39 mm
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Apr 6, 2017
The French National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN) ordered CZ-806 BREN 2 assault rifles chambered in 7.62x39mm ...
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Thailand to bolster armour with VT-1 MBT and VN-1 AFV
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Apr 5, 2017
The Royal Thai Army ordered 34 NORINCO VN-1 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles to join the 38 NORINCO VT-4 main battle tanks it has on order from China...
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Indonesia signs letter-of-intent to buy Airbus A400M transport aircraft
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Mar 31, 2017
On March 29 Indonesia signed a letter-of-intent (LoI) to buy Airbus DS A400M Atlas transport aircraft...
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Thai Prime Minister confirms plans to buy submarines from China
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Mar 28, 2017
Thailand’s Prime Minister – Prayut Chan-o-cha – confirmed Bangkok’s plans to procure three AIP-powered submarines from China...
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Saudi Arabia will license-produce Chinese armed drones
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Mar 24, 2017
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and China Aerospace Science Technology Corporation will co-produce CH-series drones in Saudi Arabia...
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Profile: STM LF-2400 Light Frigate (Turkey)
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Mar 23, 2017
Overview of the specifications, capabilities and export potential of the LF-2400 Light Frigate designed by STM and Delta Marine in Turkey...
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Saab & BAE Systems table export credit for Malaysia fighter bid
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Mar 22, 2017
Saab and BAE Systems are reportedly offering export credit/financing plans for Malaysia’s fighter bid (to replace its MiG-29s)...
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Afghanistan receives new batch of A-29 Super Tucano
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Mar 21, 2017
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) recently received a batch of four additional Embraer A-29 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft...
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Turkey’s STM competing for Colombian Navy frigate bid
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Mar 21, 2017
Turkish defence contractor Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) is competing for the Colombian Navy’s frigate requirement ...
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First Egyptian Navy DCNS Gowind 2500 corvette launched for sea trials
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Mar 20, 2017
DCNS launched the first Egyptian Navy Gowind 2500 corvette – the ENS al-Fateh (971) – for sea trials earlier this month. Four ships are on order....
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Turkey S-400 talks progressing
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Mar 20, 2017
Turkish and Russian officials have told their respective news media outlets that talks regarding the sale of S-400 SAM systems to Turkey are progressing...
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Ukraine intends to develop new multi-role fighter
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Mar 20, 2017
Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko announced that Ukraine will develop a new lightweight twin-engine multi-role fighter using the AI-322F turbofan engine...
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Chinese Foreign Office met with the Pakistan Army
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Mar 19, 2017
The Chinese Foreign Office – led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi – met with the Pakistan Army leadership on Friday, 17 March 2017. ...
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Profile: Denel Dynamics Raptor stand-off weapon
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Mar 16, 2017
Developed by Denel Dynamics, the Raptor is a glide-bomb with modular guidance options including GNSS/INS, EO/TV and IIR. It uses a 600 kg warhead. ...
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Nurol Makina inks Ejder Yalcin vehicle order to North African country
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Mar 16, 2017
The Turkish defence vendor Nurol Makina has finalized its first Ejder Yalcin 4x4 tactical vehicle export sale to an undisclosed North African country...
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Profile: Saab Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
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Mar 5, 2017
Overview of the Bombardier Global Express 6000-based Saab Swordfish maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) platform. Pitched for ISR, AShW and ASW....
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Profile: Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group J-10
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Oct 19, 2016
Overview of the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10, the People Liberation Army Air Force’s mainstay medium weight multi-role fighter......
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Profile: Denel Cheetah Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar System
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Oct 17, 2016
An overview of the forthcoming Denel Cheetah Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) System, a solution meant to intercept low-intensity artillery …...
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Profile: Turkish Aerospace Industries Anka unmanned aerial vehicle
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Oct 10, 2016
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka is Turkey’s core intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....
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Profile: MBDA Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM)
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Oct 5, 2016
Overview of the MBDA Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM), a surface-to-air missile system for land and naval air defence applications....
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Profile: Roketsan TRG-122 precision-guided artillery rocket
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Oct 2, 2016
An overview of Roketsan’s T-122 Sakarya multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) and its various rockets, including the new TRG-122....
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Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)
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Jun 19, 2016
An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program....
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Profile: Denel Dynamics Umkhonto SAM
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Jun 13, 2016
An overview of the Denel Dynamics Umkhonto surface-to-air missile system; its development, usage, and future applications....
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