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India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability

On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade.

Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS

On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km.

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Delivers New JF-17B Batch

Will Pakistan Procure an Off-the-Shelf Fighter?

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) repeatedly signalled an interest (or potential need) for an off-the-shelf fighter to complement its current fleet until a next-generation fighter becomes available.

Can Pakistan Mirror Turkey’s Drone-Use Strategy?

Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 has drawn attention for its effectiveness against armoured vehicles and air defence systems in Syria and Libya. Should Pakistan adopt a similar drone-use strategy as Turkey?

Argentina Will Take Another Look at the JF-17 Thunder

In an interview with Pucará Defense, the Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier Xavier Isaac, revealed that the country will reconsider the JF-17 Thunder.

Pakistan’s Opportunity to Form a ‘Third’ Defence Supply Option

By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and…

Turkey’s TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?

Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability.

Potential Shifts in Pakistan’s Defence Industry

Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations.

The Future of Pakistan’s Airborne Nuclear Deterrence

The Ra’ad-series of cruise missiles form the lynchpin of Pakistan’s airborne nuclear deterrence posture. However, would future platforms improve this posture in terms of reach and impact?

Pakistan’s A2/AD Efforts: P282 Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) announcement of the P282 anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) indicates that the PN will continue boosting its anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) capabilities, despite fleet growth.

Is Pakistan Getting More Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)?

Pakistan’s previous Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) seemingly indicated that the Navy will acquire six offshore patrol vessels (OPV) of “larger tonnage.” Quwa examines if additional OPVs are on the…