Pakistan Open Minded on Turkey’s Next-Gen Fighter TF-X
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...
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Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term
Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air...
Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
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...
Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
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...
PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
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).
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
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.
Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
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...
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
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...
Denel Reportedly in Talks to Sell Artillery to a Country in Asia
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...
Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
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...
