This weekly analysis article will encompass four different topics, each of which is an update to an ongoing procurement program of the Pakistani armed forces. The purpose of this format is to keep Quwa Premium readers abreast of recent factors affecting Pakistani programs, such as deliveries and contractual changes. In addition, the procurement updates will be linked to Pakistan’s overarching modernization objectives.
Aselsan ASELPOD Targeting Pod
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been taking delivery of Aselsan ASELPOD advanced targeting pods from Turkey. Pakistan made a $24.9 million U.S. order for eight pods in June 2016. The first shipment was made on 26 November 2016, with the second and third occurring on 16 September 2017 and 02 February 2018, respectively.[1] The following chart measures the shipment in weight, i.e. kg (disregard the ‘tons’ measure).
With each ASELPOD weighing 240 kg, it appears that Pakistan has received five ASELPODs (i.e. two in 2016, one in 2017 and two in 2018). The PAF procured the ASELPOD to equip its mainstay fighter – the JF-17 – with precision-strike capabilities, such as guiding laser-guided bombs (LGB) through the ASELPOD’s laser-designator/targeting system. The ASELPOD can also be used for electro-optical-based reconnaissance.
Aselsan ASELPOD Deliveries to Pakistan
Go Beyond the Headlines on Pakistan’s Defence and Security.
Quwa Plus gives you deeper reporting, briefings, and analysis on Pakistan’s defence programs, foreign policy, national security, and regional strategy. Follow the developments that matter to professionals, analysts, and serious readers tracking Pakistan’s security landscape.
Join ($29.99/Year) Already a subscriber?Sign in
