The Pakistan Air Force’s Plans for this Decade
Having appointed its next Chief of Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu – the PAF will be looking ahead to several key programs in the 2020s.
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Pakistan Continues Investing in Drone Development
The reveal of the Shahpar-2 and specifications of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex’s (PAC) larger UAV show that Pakistan is intent on developing a domestic drone industry.
The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 3
Now would be the absolute worst time to be left behind technologically, especially due to easily fixable faults in Pakistan's systems.
The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 2
This article offers a roadmap for overhauling the administration of Pakistan’s existing network of military and strategic state-owned enterprises.
The Real Threat to Pakistan’s National Security – Part 1
As India surges ahead with its defence procurement and technology, what can Pakistan do with its limited means to gain parity?
Project AZM: Updates on Pakistan’s Next-Gen Fighter Aircraft
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) recently revealed a wide range of updates on its projects, including its next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) program under Project AZM
Pakistan Using JF-17B for Training and Frontline Use
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly assigning its newly inducted JF-17Bs to both operational squadrons and a dedicated training unit.
New Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Procurement Plans
In an interview with Global Times, Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, revealed that the Pakistan Navy is looking for new corvettes, submarines, and helicopters.
Pakistan Navy Programs Continue Moving Forward
The Pakistan Navy saw through the launch of its second Type 054A/P frigate in China as well as the start to production of its third MILGEM corvette in Turkey.
Pakistan Takes Delivery of CH-4 Drones from China
On 15 January 2021, the Pakistan Army took delivery of five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT).
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