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The JF-17 II: Introducing BVR & Precision Strike (Updated)

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.

Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 3): Cruise Missiles & Sub-Munitions

Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 2): Precision-guided bombs

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.

Will Pakistan focus on force multipliers? (Part-1)

An overview of financially sound and technically feasible options available to Pakistan in its efforts to achieve and maintain deterrence against its foes.

India, the MTCR and its impact on Pakistan (Part-2)

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 …

Discussion: Thunder and Tejas

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.

India and the MTCR (Part-1)

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.

Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)

A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs.

Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX? (Part 1)

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?

Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)

An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program.

Pakistan to spend $12 billion on arms in 2016-2024

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.

Is the Iron Dome a good air defence concept?

An overview & analysis of whether the Israeli Iron Dome is a concept worth emulating, especially as an air defence system for small projectiles & drones.