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AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter

by Bilal Khan October 22, 2019 1812Views 0Comments

On 03 March 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally equipped the No. 88 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) squadron with two Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters. The No. 88 “Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School” operates from Shahbaz Air Base in Jacobabad, Sindh…

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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates

by Bilal Khan July 1, 2019 1453Views 0Comments

The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu of its tenuous relations with the…

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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates

by Bilal Khan July 1, 2019 205Views 0Comments

The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu of its tenuous relations with the…

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Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad

by Bilal Khan April 19, 2019 1549Views 0Comments

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 to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a means to promote their products and…

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Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad

by Bilal Khan April 19, 2019 181Views 0Comments

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 to maintain a direct formal presence in the country as a means to promote their products and…

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Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move

by Bilal Khan April 14, 2019 197Views 0Comments

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 program.

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Examining the Case for Conventional Deterrence in Pakistan

by Bilal Khan February 3, 2019 171Views 0Comments

While the Nasr SRBM is lauded for its value in mitigating attempts at stopping Pakistan from leaning on its nuclear deterrence factor, it does not necessarily compensate for conventional deterrence.

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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation

by Bilal Khan January 11, 2019 1478Views 0Comments

Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP).

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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation

by Bilal Khan January 11, 2019 186Views 0Comments

Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP).

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Loaded Procurement Pipeline in Tow, The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 1)

by Bilal Khan January 8, 2019 189Views 0Comments

With a relatively deep – and active – procurement roadmap of new submarines, frigates and other assets, the Pakistan Navy is aims to implement an ambitious modernization project in the next decade.