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September 29, 2023
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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths
Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
Pakistan is in talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters for $1.5 billion U.S. from Turkey. The deal may include final assembly and parts production work...
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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
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Discussion: How an off-the-shelf fighter can fit with Pakistan’s air warfare plans
Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi asserted that while Pakistan would prefer buying F-16s, it could look to other options...
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Solutions Overview: Denel Air Defence Solutions (South Africa)
Bilal Khan
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Sep 13, 2017
Overview of the Denel 35 mm Dual Purpose Gun CIWS, Umkhonto surface-to-air missile (SAM) system and future aspirations and concepts...
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Argentina reportedly halts (on-and-off) IAI Kfir Block-60 talks
Bilal Khan
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Aug 16, 2017
The centerpiece of the Argentinian Air Force’s modernization plans – i.e. the procurement of Kfir Block-60 fighters from Israel – hit a snag...
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Discussion: Is Pakistan skipping counterinsurgency aircraft?
Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2017
Foreword: This is not a news story, but a piece for discussion. The details offered in this article are not authoritative pieces of information, but rather, perspectives of the author. Since 2008 the Pakistan Air Force...
Could the CASC CH-5 UAV be an option for Pakistan?
Bilal Khan
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Jul 20, 2017
With its greater range, payload and endurance, the CASC CH-5 drone can provide Pakistan with a valuable long-haul ISR and loitering CAS capabilities...
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Reviewing Pakistan’s goals for the Kamra Aviation City initiative
Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2017
The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...
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Pakistan announces 5th-gen fighter and medium-altitude long-endurance UAV programs
Bilal Khan
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Jul 6, 2017
In its inauguration of the Kamra Aviation City initiative, Pakistan announced the development of a 5th-generation fighter and MALE UAV under “Project Azm”...
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Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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The JF-17B could be the foundation of the Block-III
Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2017
By introducing several key technologies and improvements to the platform, the JF-17B may form the basis of the JF-17 Block-III...
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Will South Africa impact Pakistan’s defence procurement plans?
Bilal Khan
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Mar 30, 2017
On the back of a bilateral defence cooperation MoU, will South Africa – specifically Denel Group SOC and Paramount Group – impact Pakistan’s procurement?...
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Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s corvette options
Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2017
Overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s corvette options, which it may examine as a means to build a sizable surface fleet for peacetime patrol duties ...
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Pakistan aims to domestically produce AESA radars
Bilal Khan
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Mar 14, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is aiming to have Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) produce active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars...
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Discussion: Hangor Submarine Configuration Options
Bilal Khan
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Mar 1, 2017
An analysis of how the Pakistan Navy could configure its forthcoming Hangor-class air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s electronics suite
Bilal Khan
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Feb 14, 2017
The JF-17 Block-III, the forthcoming variant of the Pakistan Air Force’s emerging backbone fighter, could reflect current industry trends in electronics...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s attack helicopter options
Bilal Khan
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Feb 12, 2017
An analysis of the Pakistan Army’s ongoing attack helicopter evaluation program with attention to its known options and probable mission scenarios...
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Discussion: A look at Russia’s MiG-35 pitch
Bilal Khan
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Jan 31, 2017
United Aircraft Corporation’s (UAC) high-performance low-cost pitch for the MiG-35 may support Russia’s defence and aerospace exports initiatives...
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Discussion: Could the Istanbul-class frigate interest Pakistan?
Bilal Khan
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Jan 22, 2017
Could the Istanbul-class frigate – i.e. MILGEM-G – be of interest to the Pakistan Navy as it embarks on its long-term modernization plans?...
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Pakistan’s deterrence efforts in 2016 (and beyond)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2017
An overview of Pakistan’s efforts in 2016 to build deterrence assets and an examination of Pakistan’s intent in other deterrence areas...
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The Pakistan Air Force in 2016 (and beyond)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 3, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Air Force’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term...
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The Pakistan Navy in 2016 (and beyond)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2017
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term…...
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The Pakistan Army in 2016 (and beyond)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Army’s major armament procurement activities in 2016 and a discussion of what to expect moving forward, be it short-term or long-term....
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Discussion: Could the FC-31 factor into Pakistan’s next-gen fighter plans?
Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2016
With the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation FC-31 progressing, could China’s new fighter platform figure into Pakistan’s next-generation fighter plans?...
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Discussion: The Pakistan Navy’s Frigate Options (2016)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 22, 2016
Overview of the Pakistan Navy’s frigate options in light of the country’s limited financial means and need to prioritize big-ticket procurements…...
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 3)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2016
Part-three concludes with an overview of POF’s new product catalogue, which will comprise of licensed off-the-shelf and domestic designs....
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 2)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 14, 2016
Part two studies POF’s letters-of-understandings with Fiocchi, CSG, and PSG in relation to its hopes for commercial viability. ...
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Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) track to competitive growth (Part 1)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 13, 2016
A discussion of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ (POF) modernization plans in terms of upgrading its facilities and small arms product line…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS (Part 3): Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers
Bilal Khan
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Nov 28, 2016
An overview of how China and Turkey have emerged to become Pakistan’s leading armament suppliers in terms of volume and technology…...
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Overview: Al-Khalid 2 main battle tank program
Bilal Khan
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Nov 27, 2016
An overview of details provided by Pakistani armed forces and defence industry officials about the forthcoming al-Khalid 2 main battle tank…...
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Takeaways from IDEAS 2016 (Part 1): Pakistan Ordnance Factories
Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2016
An overview of key procurement and industry trends observed during the 2016 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar…...
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Discussion: With KLJ-7A, could an AESA radar-equipped JF-17 come sooner?
Bilal Khan
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Nov 11, 2016
The availability of the KLJ-7A AESA radar is a very exciting prospect for the Pakistan Air Force, but could it expedite the availability of an AESA radar-equipped JF-17?...
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AVIC’s HMD/S and next-gen cockpit concepts outline strong Chinese defence industry progress
Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2016
At the Zhuhai Air Show, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased its next-generation aircraft subsystems, which included a HMD/S, single panel MFD…...
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Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export?
Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2016
Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?...
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Understanding Pakistan’s submarine plans
Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
An analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s recent purchase of eight conventional submarines from China, especially in terms of propulsion & strategic deterrence…...
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Leonardo and Airbus eye developing world for special mission aircraft
Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2016
By seeking Airbus Group’s shares in the French-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR, Leonardo is eying the same budget-sensitive market as Airbus DS…...
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The impact of India’s S-400 purchase
Bilal Khan
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Oct 18, 2016
An overview and analysis of India’s air defence strategy, especially with its recent agreement to purchase S-400 long-range SAM systems from Russia …...
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Pakistan Air Force: Combat Commanders School (CCS)
Bilal Khan
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Oct 16, 2016
An overview of the history, organization, capacity, and objectives of the Combat Commanders School, the Pakistan Air Force’s leadership training school....
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France in the process of developing new medium multi-role frigate
Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2016
The French Navy, DCNS, Thales, and the DGA have been collaborating on designing a new 4,000-ton multi-role frigate for the French fleet and export market....
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Discussion: Why Pakistan’s F-16s do not have in-flight refuelling support
Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2016
With a total of 74 F-16s it is interesting to observe that the PAF does not possess an in-flight refuelling tanker that could support this key force....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 4)
Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2016
Pakistan's off-the-shelf purchase will likely come from China; the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10B or J-10C would be of interest ... ...
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Philippines looks to greatly expand airpower capabilities
Bilal Khan
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Oct 2, 2016
With plans to acquire another 36 Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s, the Philippine Air Force is looking to expand its airpower capabilities....
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Discussion: Where is Pakistan Ordnance Factories heading?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 29, 2016
Overview of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ history and its role in leading the way for Pakistan’s defence industry development....
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 3)
Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2016
The PAF could argue that it needs a high-tech solution to address a capability gap (before the Block-III). However, most off-the-shelf options are expensive...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 2)
Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2016
The capabilities that make high-quality imports valuable ought to be embraced and then extended to the PAF’s mainstay fighter platform - the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 1)
Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2016
The impact of India's Rafale purchase on Pakistan and Pakistan's ability to manage it in light of its challenges is now at the fore of discussion....
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The U.S.-Pakistan counterinsurgency relationship will continue
Bilal Khan
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Sep 22, 2016
Pakistan’s baggage, be it real or perceived, has not entirely displaced the value the U.S. has apparently placed on Islamabad's war in the Tribal Areas....
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Discussion: Could the TAI Hürkuş work for Pakistan?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2016
An analysis of whether the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş could be an appropriate acquisition for the Pakistan Air Force....
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This Week in Review: Understanding the African Defence Market
Bilal Khan
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Sep 18, 2016
An overview of the African defence market with thoughts on regional differences and prospects for the continent’s defence vendors....
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Challenges for Shenyang’s FC-31 Gyrfalcon
Bilal Khan
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Sep 14, 2016
An analysis of the challenges and opportunities ahead for the Shenyang FC-31, China’s next-generation export offering…...
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Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 4): Asymmetrical Munitions?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2016
Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets, but an examination of the potential use of ground-based precision-guided munitions. ...
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This Week in Review: Understanding Russian-Pakistani Defence Ties
Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2016
An overview and analysis of Pakistan’s defence relationship with Russia in terms of its growth, the challenges, and future prospects....
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The Pakistan Air Force’s summer of exercises
Bilal Khan
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Sep 9, 2016
A look at the Pakistan Air Force’s participation at Red Flag and a look into 2017 in terms of possible upcoming air exercises. ...
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Analysis: The process of acquiring HMD/S for the JF-17
Bilal Khan
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Sep 6, 2016
An analysis and discussion of the steps the Pakistan Air Force could take in order to acquire a helmet mounted display and sight system ......
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Analysis: The value of HMD/S on the JF-17
Bilal Khan
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Sep 5, 2016
An analysis and discussion of whether a helmet mounted display & sight system is necessary for the JF-17 Thunder. ...
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This Week in Review: A Shift in Global Naval Shipbuilding?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2016
A look at the apparent shift in the naval shipbuilding industry whereby new market entrants are making in-roads in the developing world....
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Opinion: The al-Khalid MBT should draw inspiration from Poland’s PT-16.
Bilal Khan
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Aug 31, 2016
The PT-16 is evidence that older platforms such as the al-Khalid – if configured with current day subsystems and technologies – can remain relevant....
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Ideas for a helicopter industry in Pakistan (Discussion)
Bilal Khan
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Aug 25, 2016
An overview of the avenues Pakistan could potentially take in order to build a viable helicopter industry....
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Could Pakistan switch to “Dual Mode” guided bombs?
Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2016
Lockheed Martin, Roketsan and others are beginning to push “Dual Mode” guided bombs that use laser as well as satellite-aided guidance systems....
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Understanding Pakistan’s Maritime Interests
Bilal Khan
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Jul 13, 2016
According to Senator and Chairman Defence Mushahid Hussain, the Pakistan Navy was poised to take on a significant role in Pakistan’s geo-political future....
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The JF-17 II: Introducing BVR & Precision Strike (Updated)
Bilal Khan
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Jul 11, 2016
An overview of the JF-17's value to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), mainly as a new backbone fighter for mainstreaming current capabilities to the fleet....
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Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 3): Cruise Missiles & Sub-Munitions
Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2016
This is part three of Quwa’s discussion on Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets. Part one offered an overview of the – primarily economic – limitations preventing Pakistan from maintaining parity with India in terms of...
Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 2): Precision-guided bombs
Bilal Khan
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Jul 8, 2016
Force multipliers such as stand-off range weapons will likely be central aspects of the Pakistan Air Force’s procurement plans in the short and medium-term....
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Will Pakistan focus on force multipliers? (Part-1)
Bilal Khan
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Jul 6, 2016
An overview of financially sound and technically feasible options available to Pakistan in its efforts to achieve and maintain deterrence against its foes....
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India, the MTCR and its impact on Pakistan (Part-2)
Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2016
India’s membership in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) will have a number of implications for Pakistan, but it is not the alarming problem … ...
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Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2016
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other....
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India and the MTCR (Part-1)
Bilal Khan
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Jun 29, 2016
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs....
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
Bilal Khan
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Jun 28, 2016
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs....
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Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX? (Part 1)
Bilal Khan
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Jun 26, 2016
An analysis of whether Pakistan could engage with Turkey on the TFX next-generation fighter program: Is it plausible? How feasible is it? What could happen?...
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Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)
Quwa Team
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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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Pakistan to spend $12 billion on arms in 2016-2024
Bilal Khan
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Jun 17, 2016
According to analysts, Pakistan will likely spend $12 billion U.S. on armaments from 2016 to 2024. An uncertain economic outlook could have an impact....
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Is the Iron Dome a good air defence concept?
Bilal Khan
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Jun 15, 2016
An overview & analysis of whether the Israeli Iron Dome is a concept worth emulating, especially as an air defence system for small projectiles & drones....
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MILGEM Part 3: What are Pakistan’s other options?
Bilal Khan
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Jun 12, 2016
A comparative study of the Ada-class corvettes (MILGEM) and a number of Pakistan’s other prospective options, namely Chinese surface warship designs....
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MILGEM Part 2: What will Pakistan gain from the MILGEM?
Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2016
An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)'s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette....
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MILGEM Part 1: Why is Pakistan seeking the Ada-class corvette?
Bilal Khan
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Jun 9, 2016
The Pakistan Navy requested four Ada-class corvettes from Turkey, but what is driving the Pakistan Navy to select the MILGEM platform?...
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A look at loitering munitions (aka kamikaze drones)
Bilal Khan
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Jun 5, 2016
What role would ‘loitering munitions’ such as the Israeli Hero-30, American Switchblade, and Chinese CH-901 play in the modern battlefield?...
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This Week in Review: Turkish-Pakistani defence ties climb
Bilal Khan
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Jun 4, 2016
Turkey and Pakistan are on-track to finalizing a number of big-ticket defence contracts, if successful, it would be a significant surge....
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Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program 18 years later
Bilal Khan
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Jun 2, 2016
An overview of how Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program has developed since the Chagai-I and Chagai-II tests in 1998....
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Key military exercises in the Middle East
Bilal Khan
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Jun 1, 2016
A brief look at impotant military exercises that have taken place (and will be taking place) in the Middle East: Anatolian Eagle, EFES 2016, Eager Lion...
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What did Pakistan gain from the JF-17?
Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2016
The JF-17 Thunder is one of Pakistan’s cornerstone programs, but little is understood about its importance, especially from a strategic standpoint...
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HAWK: An affordable AC-130 gunship alternative?
Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
With the USMC studying the idea of equipping all 79 of its KC-130Js with the HAWK system, we examine if the solution is an attractive idea for others. ...
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Pakistan’s Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE)
Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2016
An overview of the purpose and objectives of the Pakistan Air Force's new training organization, the Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE)....
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Indigenization will be critical to Pakistan’s next-generation fighter
Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2016
According to the Pakistan Air Force's commander, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, the next-gen fighter will be driven by building indigenous capacity ...
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Haider: Understanding Pakistan’s next-generation tank
Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2016
In recent years, the Pakistan Army has been evaluating new generation main battle tanks, such as VT-4, under the “Haider” program. But why?...
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Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s AESA radar
Bilal Khan
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May 23, 2016
The JF-17 Block-III is a significant upgrade of the Thunder, and an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar will be the most important addition. ...
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Ukraine-Pakistan defence ties – a missed opportunity?
Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2016
In ignoring Ukraine’s desire for enhanced defence cooperation, is Pakistan actually missing out on the opportunity to access valuable technology?...
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