Pakistan Defence News & Analysis Archives

Pakistan’s KSEW Launches Third MILGEM Corvette

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 KSEW is building under the original contract…

NASTP: Birthing an Industry

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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 benefits of having related industrial and…

The Growth of Pakistan’s Air Defence Environment

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A summary of Pakistan’s overall procurement roadmap and general strategy of its air defence systems.

Illustration of the Pakistan Navy's Jinnah-Class Frigate

Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2022

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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 SSI’s ShipConstructor Solution for Jinnah-Class Frigate To…

J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition

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In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China.

Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments

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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 the statement at the 2022 Islamabad…

Turkey Sets Direction for Indigenous Fighter Engine

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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing an indigenous engine through its subsidiary, TR Motor, which it acquired in 2017.

Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022

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Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others.

Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident

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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 of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Major…

After Inducting the J-10CE, Pakistan Hints at More Acquisitions

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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.