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Pakistan Navy Makes Gains in Surface Combatant Programs
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
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Monthly Defense News – September 2023
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Sep 27, 2023
India mulls second indigenous aircraft carrier. Pakistan's GIDS reveals indigenous turbojet engine for cruise missile and drone applications....
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Pakistan Navy Makes Gains in Surface Combatant Programs
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Sep 24, 2023
Key Pakistan Navy (PN) surface combatant programs have started materializing, namely its Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette and Yarmouk-class Batch-II offshore patrol vessel (OPV) programs. On September 23, the PN commissioned its first of four Babur-class multi-mission corvettes,...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
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Sep 24, 2023
In August, Turkey’s Deputy Defense Minister, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, said that Turkish officials will visit Pakistan to discuss the latter’s potential entry into Turkey’s next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program, the TF-X KAAN. Moreover, Tüfekçi revealed that...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part-1)
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Sep 10, 2023
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability? ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – August 2023
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Sep 10, 2023
Several months after greenlighting the transfer of third-party F-16s and training from Europe, the U.S. will now directly provide F-16 flight training to Ukrainian pilots. ...
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Pakistan Launches 4th MILGEM Corvette (PNS Tariq – 283)
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Aug 23, 2023
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched the Pakistan Navy’s fourth Babur-class MILGEM corvette, the PNS Tariq (283)....
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Pakistan Looks to Use Drones as Strike Assets
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Aug 14, 2023
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is integrating numerous stand-off range weapons (SOW) to its newly inducted Bayraktar Akıncı drone....
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Türkiye and Pakistan to Start Talks on KAAN Stealth Fighter
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Aug 11, 2023
Türkiye will start negotiations with Pakistani officials in August about Pakistan potentially joining the KAAN next-generation fighter project....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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India Greenlights Navy Rafale and Scorpene Talks With France
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Jul 24, 2023
India’s Ministry of Defence’s Defence Acquisition Council paved the way for talks for 26 Rafale fighters and 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy....
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India and Pakistan Continue Building Their Naval Aviation Capabilities
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Jul 16, 2023
Both Pakistan and India are heavily investing in unmanned technologies to complement their air, surface, and sub-surface fleets....
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Cluster Warheads Enter the Russia-Ukraine War
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Jul 9, 2023
The U.S is releasing Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition (DPICM) artillery rounds to Ukraine, marking the entry of submunitions warheads in the war....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – June 2023
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Jun 25, 2023
GE Aerospace signs MoU with India's HAL to produce the F414 turbofan engine; Pakistan seemingly shows interest in Turkiye's next-gen fighter....
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Lessons from Ukraine: Securing the Munitions Supply Chain
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Jun 18, 2023
Pakistan is gearing its defence industry to produce more sophisticated munitions, a likely move to secure more of its ammunition supply channel....
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Pakistan Works to Enhance its Rocket Artillery Capabilities
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Jun 11, 2023
Pakistan is developing a new variant of its Fatah-series of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with a range of 250 km....
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In-House SAM Projects Hint at Pakistan’s Air Defence Goals
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Jun 4, 2023
In May 2023, Pakistan’s GIDS revealed that the Pakistani defence industry is working on a number of surface-to-air missile (SAM) projects....
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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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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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Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals for the Decade are Taking Shape
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Nov 13, 2022
Centering on the J-10CE, JF-17 Block-3, and drones, the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) vision for this decade is materializing into concrete outputs....
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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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Is Ukraine’s Use of the HIMARS Making the Case for Land-Based Strike Capabilities?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 19, 2022
One of the key assets Ukraine has been using in its bid to reclaim territory has been the U.S-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)....
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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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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...
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...
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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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...
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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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 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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Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
Bilal Khan
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Feb 9, 2020
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III....
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Pakistan’s Economic Challenges: The Trade Deficit
Bilal Khan
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Feb 2, 2020
Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?
Bilal Khan
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Jan 19, 2020
In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020. ...
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Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search...
Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
Bilal Khan
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Jan 9, 2020
Ukraine is implementing an extensive re-armament program for its armed forces along, in tandem, with growing the output and activity of its defence industry. The policy was cemented in August 2017, when Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko,...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
Bilal Khan
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Jan 5, 2020
In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate...
The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
Bilal Khan
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Dec 29, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
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A Joint Land and Air Approach to SEAD/DEAD
Bilal Khan
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Dec 22, 2019
In environments with increasingly saturated and layered air defence systems, it is likely that the future of Pakistan’s SEAD/DEAD capability rests on joint air and land operations....
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The Push to Boost Pakistan’s Space Program
Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2019
In his speech during the AirTech ’17 conference in December 2017 at Air University Islamabad, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman, stated that Pakistan...
The Post Swift Retort Environment
Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2019
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially along the Line-of-Control (LoC) – in the 2020s....
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Why the JF-17 Block 3 Matters to the Pakistan Air Force
Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2019
The JF-17 Block-III is the first major iterative upgrade to the JF-17: it will introduce an active-electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, an integrated electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM) suite, updated avionics suite, three-axis/all-digital fly-by-wire...
South Africa’s Atlas Carver | Lessons for Pakistan?
Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2019
In the 1980s South Africa tasked its prime defence contractor Atlas to design, develop and manufacture an indigenous fourth-generation multi-role fighter. Designated “Carver,” the program was an ambitious play at replacing the South African Air Force’s...
A Look at Pakistan’s Sonmiani Weapon Test Range
Bilal Khan
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Dec 3, 2019
On 02 February 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it established an instrumented Weapon Test Range (WTR) at the Sonmiani Firing Range....
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How Pakistan Might Pursue its Future Strike Aircraft Needs
Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2019
For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), dedicated long-range attack aircraft have neither been available nor affordable. However, it has sought to build conventional deep-strike capabilities for decades, and with the market not responding, the PAF is...
Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Pakistan Will Need Submarine Rescue Capabilities
Bilal Khan
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Nov 19, 2019
In its 2015-2016 disclosure, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) listed the construction of a submarine rescue and salvage vessel for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at KSEW. The MoDP did not provide a specific timeline, but...
Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar
Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2019
On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise – dubbed “Sindhu Sudarshan” – tests India’s offensive capabilities....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
Bilal Khan
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Nov 14, 2019
Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements....
India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
Bilal Khan
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Nov 10, 2019
The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to re-think the credibility of its deterrence assets....
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A Look into the ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone Concept
Bilal Khan
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Nov 3, 2019
A cursory look at the development of ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) throughout the world, but with particular attention paid to what a country requires to successfully develop one....
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Pakistan’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirements
Bilal Khan
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Oct 27, 2019
In 2017-2018, the Pakistan Army started taking steps towards adding modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to its inventory, and across its infantry, armoured, and aviation platforms. ...
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That Time When Pakistan Sought The A-7 Corsair II
Bilal Khan
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Oct 20, 2019
In 1974 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally requested information on the LTV A-7 Corsair II. A deal for as many as 110 A-7s for the PAF was in the works until the Carter Administration withheld...
Pakistan Makes Progress on Next-Gen Fighter Program
Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2017-2018, Pakistan’s Aviation Research, Innovation and Development (AvRID) Secretariat completed the first of four “conceptual design phase” cycles for the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) fifth-generation fighter...
Pakistan’s Supersonic Missile Should Work From Small Launch Platforms
Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
While one can expect the PN to configure its larger ships – such as the forthcoming Type 054A/P frigate and Jinnah-class corvette/light frigate – with the supersonic missile, the optimal scenario would be to also arm...
Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western...
Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel
Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems....
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Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving
Bilal Khan
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Sep 28, 2019
The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems....
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Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes
Bilal Khan
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Aug 13, 2019
In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to...
Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
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A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions
Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions....
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Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration
Bilal Khan
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Aug 10, 2019
The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates....
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Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3
Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative...
Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role
Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu...
Damen Shipyards Launches Pakistan’s First Corvette
Bilal Khan
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May 27, 2019
On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The...
Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps
Bilal Khan
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May 26, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan laid-out the PAF’s upcoming procurement plans, which include expanding the JF-17 order, buying lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT), and defining the next-generation...
Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had expressed a willingness to engage with Turkey on the development of a next-generation fighter since 2016. However, the two sides are far from achieving traction. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2019
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF...
Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
Bilal Khan
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Apr 28, 2019
On 23 April 2019, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a cruise missile with dual-anti-ship and land-attack capabilities from one of its fast attack crafts (FAC)....
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Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
Bilal Khan
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Apr 19, 2019
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a...
PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). ...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
Bilal Khan
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Apr 16, 2019
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility....
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Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
In April 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took delivery of three Saab 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) ordered in February 2018. This may be connected to the PAF’s reported order...
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
Bilal Khan
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Apr 14, 2019
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program. ...
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Denel Reportedly in Talks to Sell Artillery to a Country in Asia
Bilal Khan
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Mar 27, 2019
Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck....
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Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
Bilal Khan
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Mar 24, 2019
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns. ...
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Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
Bilal Khan
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Mar 15, 2019
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors and torpedo countermeasure systems. ...
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Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
Bilal Khan
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Mar 12, 2019
On March 12, 2019 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it test-fired a new “extended range” precision-guided weapon from a JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter....
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February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
Bilal Khan
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Mar 9, 2019
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)....
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February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2019
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot down a PAF F-16. Thus far, only one downing (an IAF...
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
Bilal Khan
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Feb 24, 2019
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and duties....
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Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
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Armoured Vehicles (Part 1): How Pakistan is Not Pushing the Manufacturing Needle Far Enough
Bilal Khan
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Feb 10, 2019
Though local vendors have showcased various wheeled armoured vehicle designs, little focus is being paid to localizing key inputs (e.g., engine, transmission, etc) when proposing solutions to major needs....
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Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan
Bilal Khan
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Feb 3, 2019
While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 2)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2019
In part-two, we examine the countries that Pakistan could collaborate with to develop new air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, and surface-to-surface munitions....
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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 4): The Silent Service Grows
Bilal Khan
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Jan 18, 2019
The Pakistan Navy is slated to have 11 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines by 2028. There are also tentative plans to add a miniature submarine, which – if procured – would, without doubt, give Pakistan one of...
The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 3): The Support Fleet
Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2019
The Pakistan Navy’s surface and sub-surface fleet expansion will see its support or auxiliary fleet not only grow, but evolve with new ships and capabilities....
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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 1)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 27, 2018
By agreeing to collaborate with Ukraine on the development of “high-precision missiles of various classes” and, reportedly, Roketsan on guided anti-tank, air-to-air, and air-to-surface missiles, it appears that Pakistan is prioritizing new munitions development....
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IDEAS 2018: Project Azm Updates
Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2018
At IDEAS 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership had outlined its intentions for an indigenous, next-generation fighter. Little is known about the fighter program or how the PAF will implement it, but China will play...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force Updates
Bilal Khan
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Dec 17, 2018
Besides announcing a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) program, much of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) procurement activity centers on staying the course with a pre-existing, long-term modernization plan....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Air Force is Seeking a Lead-in Fighter Trainer
Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2018
In surprise news, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) unveiled plans for a new lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) with an afterburning engine. Leonardo and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are working on their proposals, but it...
IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy Updates
Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2018
Besides inducting many new surface, sub-surface and aerial platforms, the Pakistan Navy is focusing on improving its network-enabled warfare and threat-response capabilities against conventional and non-conventional threats. It is also focused on improving Pakistan’s maritime economy....
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy MILGEM Corvette (and Frigate?) Update
Bilal Khan
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Dec 6, 2018
The Pakistan Navy announced that its MILGEM purchase from Turkey’s ASFAT A.S. comprises of two parts: three anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes and a lone, domestically designed, frigate. The final ship will start the ‘Jinnah-class’ line of...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Summary
Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
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China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2018
The US shipbuilder Swiftships says that talks are ongoing with Pakistan for an undisclosed platform to build at Karachi Shipyards & Engineering Works (KSEW); the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now reportedly seeking a Lead-in-Fighter-Trainer (LIFT);...
Airshow China 2018: AVIC Showcases AESA Radars for the JF-17 Block-III
Bilal Khan
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Nov 9, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has officially unveiled two new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radars for use on the JF-17 Block-III. First, an updated variant of the NRIET KLJ-7A, which was originally revealed in...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’;...
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Details of the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
Bilal Khan
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Oct 17, 2018
In June 2016 the Pakistan Navy (PN) signed a $350 million US contract with Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) to upgrade its three Agosta 90B air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines. As per STM, the first upgraded...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
Bilal Khan
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Oct 12, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Is Pakistan buying Wing Loong II UAVs from China? On 12 October, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) concluded...
India Inks Contract for S-400 Long-Range Air Defence System
Bilal Khan
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Oct 8, 2018
On 05 October 2018, New Delhi inked a $5.5 billion US contract with Rosoboronexport for the purchase of Almaz-Antey S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems. ...
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 3): Project Azm
Bilal Khan
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Oct 1, 2018
Having brought the JF-17 Thunder to fruition, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now setting its sights on the future, i.e. a next-generation fighter (NGF) platform. Through Project Azm, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) will spearhead the...
Pakistan Navy Reportedly Seeking a New Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Bilal Khan
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Sep 21, 2018
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi reportedly stated that the PN is seeking a new, jet-powered maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its aging P-3C Orion MPAs. As per Adm....
Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 2): The JF-17 Emerges as Pakistan’s Mainstay Fighter
Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) search for a domestically built, sanction-free multi-role fighter ended through the induction of the JF-17 Thunder. However, it had been a long-term process with starts and stops that, arguably, date as......
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Pakistan’s Quest for a Domestic Fighter (Part 1): On-and-Off Efforts to Build a Fighter Aircraft
Bilal Khan
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Sep 16, 2018
The emergence of the JF-17 as the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) backbone fighter certainly prevented many adverse scenarios, not least continuing to rely on the F-7P as the workhorse into the 2020s. However, though a solution...
Russia Considers Trading in the Currencies of its Buyers
Bilal Khan
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Sep 12, 2018
In an attempt to circumvent the impact of US sanctions and to expand its market-share across a wide-range of industries, including defence, Russia is considering trade in the currencies of its customers. The move, if brought...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62×51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the...
Pakistan-US Defence Ties: Recalibration or Repudiation?
Bilal Khan
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Sep 3, 2018
On the heels of cutting $300 m in intended funding to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF), the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make an official visit to Pakistan to meet the new...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
Bilal Khan
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Aug 27, 2018
Pakistan is reportedly planning to have Russia upgrade its T-80UD main battle tanks (MBT); the Pakistan Army is bolstering its self-propelled artillery with surplus M109L howitzers from Italy; the PRSS-O1 (i.e. Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite) is...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
In light of the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Trump, the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters by Turkey to Pakistan could, as per some observers, potentially be blocked...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018 US President Donald Trump signed into law the $716 billion US National Defence Authorization Act. Of its salient mandates, the bill has currently barred the delivery of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2018
On 06 and 07 August, the respective defence ministries of Pakistan and Russia had conducted their first bilateral meeting under the Russian-Pakistan Military Advisory Committee on Defence and Security. In addition to discussing “prospects of bilateral...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Pakistan’s Opportunity to Develop Munitions with South Africa
Bilal Khan
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Jul 29, 2018
Despite an overt push by Cape Town to court Pakistan’s defence market, the Pakistani armed forces are not pursuing the defence technology and development opportunities available in South Africa, notably through Denel Group and Paramount Group....
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Analysis: Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase
Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2018
An analysis of how Pakistan’s purchase of 30 Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters will improve the air combat capabilities of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA)....
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Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
Nigeria Approves Budget with New Payments for JF-17 fighters
Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 20 June 2018, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the country’s next fiscal budget – i.e. the 2018 Appropriation Bill of the Federal Government of Nigeria – into law. Not only did the final budget retain...
Poland Looks to Pakistan’s Defence Market for Sales
Bilal Khan
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Jul 7, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa led a delegation to Poland with the aim of visiting the Polish Ministry of Defence and the Polish Armament Group (Polska...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 3): ISR & Net-Warfare
Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
The capacity to effectively undertake stand-off range targeting – especially by networking sensors to offboard munitions – along with building a comprehensive situational awareness capability is essential to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts. Not only...
Is Azerbaijan’s SOM Cruise Missile a Factor for the JF-17?
Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2018
On 26 June 2018, Azerbaijan showcased a Roketsan SOM air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) as part of its annual military parade in its capital, Baku. Operational since 2012, the SOM is a near-600 kg ALCM with a...
Pakistan Plans to Get PRSS-01 Earth Observation Satellite Launched in July
Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2018
Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) – which will also include the Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite (PakTES-1A) – will be launched into orbit in July. To be managed by Pakistan’s Space...
Pakistan’s Erieye AEW&C Follow-On Order Now Proceeding?
Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2018
Export-Import registries in April 2018 show the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) taking delivery of radar equipment from Saab AB in Sweden, potentially indicating that the PAF’s follow-on order of three Saab 2000-based Erieye airborne early warning...
Turkey’s STM Showcases New MILGEM Ada Corvette Variant
Bilal Khan
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Jun 24, 2018
Responding to the Brazilian Navy’s bid for a new corvette, Turkey’s Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik A.Ş. (STM) partnered with a number of local defence suppliers to offer a modified variant of its MILGEM Ada corvette. In contrast...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 2): Submarines
Bilal Khan
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Jun 23, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is well on its way in terms of constructing a sizable conventional submarine fleet. Its three existing Agosta 90Bs are undergoing a mid-life upgrade ahead of the much-anticipated delivery of eight Hangor (II)-class...
Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts
Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2018
Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements...
Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans
Bilal Khan
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Jun 18, 2018
In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). With induction of the four ships slotted by 2021, it is...
China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver
Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2018
Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it inked a purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines; in 2017, the...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Type 054A Frigate Acquisition
Bilal Khan
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Jun 3, 2018
On 01 June 2018, the Pakistan Navy (PN) and Pakistan Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) announced that they concluded a deal with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) for two Type 054A frigates. This is a...
Pakistan Signs Contract for Type 054A Frigates from China
Bilal Khan
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Jun 2, 2018
Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) has signed a contract with China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC) for two Type 054A multi-mission frigates. According to the MoDP, this is a follow-on order to an earlier order...
Turkey and Ukraine Proceed with An-188 Transport Aircraft Program
Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2018
At Eurasia Airshow 2018 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Ukroboronprom’s (UOP) Antonov announced that they will jointly proceed with the development and production of the Antonov An-188 military transport aircraft. The An-188 would add to TAI’s...
Monthly Report: Can Offsets Work in Pakistan?
Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2018
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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Pakistan’s Rationale for Nuclear Weapons
Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Pakistan sought nuclear weapons as its guarantor of sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, though it could not trust foreign relations gains (e.g. ties with the US or China) to guarantee security, it required foreign relations to...
Pakistan’s Mirages: Specialists Enduring out of Necessity
Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
In April 2018, the AFP News Agency published an article detailing its visit to the Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The complete AFP article is available on Dawn News, but it provides...
Primer: Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Program
Bilal Khan
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May 7, 2018
On 28 May 1998, Pakistan conducted five simultaneous underground nuclear tests in the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai District, Baluchistan. Though there had been rumblings of Pakistan already possessing – and even testing a live nuclear...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Pakistan announced that it will increase its defence budget by 19.6% - i.e. to PKR 1.1 trillion (i.e....
Analysis: India’s Withdrawal from the FGFA Program
Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
On 20 April 2018, reports emerged of the Indian Air Force (IAF) formally ending its participation in the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program it had started with Russia in 2007. This analysis piece offers a...
Why Pakistan is unlikely to procure a lead-in-fighter-trainer (LIFT)
Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2018
Quwa Premium Sample: The following article is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
Countering the BrahMos Threat (Quwa Premium Sample)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2017
Introduction Jointly developed, marketed and produced by Russia and India, the BrahMos is a supersonic anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM). Weighing 2,500 kg and with an engagement range of 450 km, the Brahmos is one of India’s...
DEPO’s Call for Coherent Export Policy & Pakistan’s Defence Product Development (FREE SAMPLE)
Bilal Khan
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Dec 8, 2017
The Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) called upon the Government of Pakistan to establish a coherent policy framework for exporting defence products. The statement was conveyed by the Director of Coordination Brig. Gen. Waheed Mumtaz in...
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