Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
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’
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) seems to have carried out a quiet 'soft launch' of a national-level space command entity.
Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
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
Pakistan Navy Officially Announces Next-Gen LRMPA Program
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.
Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun.
IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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.
Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur.
Turkish Company Reveals Carrier UCAV Concept
Baykar Makina revealed the MIUS, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for carrier operations without the need of a catapult.
Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes.
Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects.
Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap.
Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
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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