Pakistan Navy Seeks Platform for Long-Range Anti-Sub Aircraft
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
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....
Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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...
Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III
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.
Pakistan’s Economic Challenges: The Trade Deficit
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...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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...
Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?
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...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System
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...
Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?
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...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter
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...