An overview of the JF-17’s value to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), mainly as a new backbone fighter for mainstreaming current capabilities to the fleet.
An introductory overview of transfer-of-technology (ToT) and commercial offsets in the context of developing world defence industries and militaries.
This is part three of Quwa’s discussion on Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets. Part one offered an overview of the – primarily economic – limitations preventing Pakistan from maintaining parity with India in terms of complete system acquisitions (e.g. top-tier multi-role…
Force multipliers such as stand-off range weapons will likely be central aspects of the Pakistan Air Force’s procurement plans in the short and medium-term.
An overview of financially sound and technically feasible options available to Pakistan in its efforts to achieve and maintain deterrence against its foes.
As part of its offset commitments for India’s Rafale acquisition, France is offering to invest over a billion dollars in India’s homegrown fighter engine.
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other.
India’s favoured status with the United States has positioned New Delhi for success, Pakistan needs to adapt to this reality in earnest.
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan’s next generation fighter needs.
With funding challenges in mind, Pakistan commits to hardware upgrades and improvements with the help of its key partners.