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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey

by Bilal Khan November 26, 2017 2754Views 23Comments

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain paid an official two-day visit (24-26 November) to Turkey in a bid to review ongoing bilateral defence programs. The MoDP had met with Turkey’s Minister of National Defence Nurettin Canikli. According to a press…

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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths

by Bilal Khan October 29, 2017 2722Views 35Comments

Pakistan is in talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters for $1.5 billion U.S. from Turkey. The deal may include final assembly and parts production work

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Turkey and Pakistan commit to strengthening defence ties

by Bilal Khan November 17, 2016 2827Views 9Comments

On the heels of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to Pakistan, the Turkish Chief of General Staff and Pakistan Chief of Army Staff committed…

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This Week in Review: Pakistan’s submarine plans are now in motion

by Bilal Khan August 28, 2016 2950Views 8Comments

An overview and analysis of the Pakistan Navy’s submarine procurement & replenishment plans, namely in light of an order of eight submarines from China.

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Pakistan & Turkey have major defence programs in the pipeline

by Bilal Khan July 25, 2016 1415Views 5Comments

According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production, Turkey and Pakistan have a number of major defence programs in the works.

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Extending Deterrence: How the Hangor-Class Reshapes Pakistan’s Maritime A2/AD Posture Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan August 26, 2025 15084Views 0Comments

An in-depth analysis of how Pakistan’s new Hangor-class submarines will reshape naval strategy, using advanced AIP technology to extend its A2/AD frontier deep into the Indian Ocean.

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Defence Uncut | The Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big Ambitions

by Quwa Team June 16, 2025 3368Views 0Comments

In a new episode of Defence Uncut, we delve into a series of significant regional and domestic developments, including the Israel-Iran Conflict, Pakistan's 20% defence budget increase, and a potential deal between Indonesia and Turkey for 40 KAAN fighters. …

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Hangor-Class (S26) Submarine Program

by Bilal Khan March 20, 2025 4980Views 0Comments

The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028.

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Analysis: Pakistan Navy Hangor Submarine Program

by Quwa Team April 14, 2024 6705Views 0Comments

In April 2015, Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) approved the purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines (SSP) from China. Under the contract, Pakistan would manufacture four of the boats at Karachi Shipyards and Engineering Works (KSEW), while the rest will…

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Analysis: Pakistan Navy Hangor Submarine Program Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan April 14, 2024 348Views 0Comments

Though suffering from delays, Pakistan’s next-generation Hangor submarine program is still progressing, Pakistan a significant capability jump.