While the indigenous development of a large inventory of loitering munitions (LMs) is a necessary and logical step, the type of munition chosen is of critical strategic importance.
On 06 June 2025, the Government of Pakistan announced that it finalized a landmark sale of 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighters to Azerbaijan in a deal valued at up to USD $4.6 billion.
The Fatah-series, developed by Pakistan’s National Engineering and Scientific Commission (NESCOM) and marketed by Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS), is a family of guided rocket systems designed to enhance the Pakistan Army’s (PA) stand-off range precision-strike capabilities.
The Bakhtar Shikan is Pakistan’s indigenously manufactured anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). It is based on the Chinese HJ-8 missile.
At IDEX 2025, Pakistan’s defense industry showcased its growing portfolio of smart munitions and drones, suggesting a stronger focus on addressing the asymmetrical warfare needs of other countries.
The Pakistan Air Force’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) revealed that it is developing 9 new radar systems, including an AEW&C.
The Pakistan Air Force’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) revealed that it is developing 9 new radar systems, including an AEW&C.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it will invite a technical team from Bangladesh to evaluate the JF-17C Thunder Block-3 fighter.
Pakistan and Türkiye reportedly discussed the possibility of jointly designing and producing a helicopter.
At the 2024 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024), the Pakistani industry revealed a number of homegrown remote-controlled weapon stations (RCWS).