Pakistan Defence News & Analysis Archives

The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex

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 future path for PAC’s AvRID directorate.

VT4 Tank vs T-90: How Does Pakistan’s New Tank Fare in South Asia?

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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.

Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans

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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.

The Groundwork to Induct a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

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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 missiles using different radar-types.

How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra

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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.

The Jinnah-Class Frigate: Pakistan’s Next-Generation Warship?

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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 new frigate will likely be the…

Pakistan Takes Delivery of VT4 Tanks

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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 300 such tanks in 2018.

Pakistan is Adapting its Training for Emerging Air Warfare Trends

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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.

Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems

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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 Azm is concerning.

Pakistan Must Diversify its Electronic Warfare Assets

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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 keep pace by improving and diversifying…