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Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?

by Bilal Khan September 28, 2019 182Views 0Comments

Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western AESA radar option, but would it…

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Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving

by Bilal Khan September 28, 2019 171Views 0Comments

The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems.

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Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3

by Bilal Khan July 1, 2019 272Views 0Comments

With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative update of the JF-17 Thunder, which…

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Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role

by Bilal Khan July 1, 2019 188Views 0Comments

With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions.

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Pakistan Air Force CAS Outlines Next Procurement Steps

by Bilal Khan May 26, 2019 195Views 0Comments

On 17 May 2019, Damen Shipyards launched the first of two 2,300-ton offshore patrol vessels (OPV) or corvettes for the Pakistan Navy (PN). Damen is constructing both PN ships at its facilities in Galati, Romania. The PN ordered the ships in June…

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Pakistan Defence Review (April 2019): Modest Steps for the Short-Term & Significant Plans for the Long-Term

by Bilal Khan April 30, 2019 190Views 0Comments

Speaking to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI), the previous Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), retired Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman had reportedly stated that the PAF had completed the design of Project…

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Pakistan Navy Tests Dual Land-Attack & Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

by Bilal Khan April 28, 2019 179Views 0Comments

On 23 April 2019, the Pakistan Navy announced that it test-fired a cruise missile with dual-anti-ship and land-attack capabilities from one of its fast attack crafts (FAC).

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Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad

by Bilal Khan April 19, 2019 1502Views 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 179Views 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 1490Views 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.