Pakistan’s off-the-shelf purchase will likely come from China; the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) J-10B or J-10C would be of interest …
The PAF could argue that it needs a high-tech solution to address a capability gap (before the Block-III). However, most off-the-shelf options are expensive
Russia and Egypt have reportedly signed an agreement which will enable Egyptian pilots to train for the Ka-52 attack helicopter in Russia.
The Egyptian Air Force’s forthcoming MiG-29s will reportedly come with infrared search & track systems, targeting pods and modern EW systems.
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports.
The Iraqi Army has received the last of its Mi-28NE dedicated attack helicopters from Russia. The Mi-28NE is playing a major counterinsurgency role …
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik News that Pakistan was “in touch” with Russia for the possible buy of helicopters, SAMs & tanks.
The Pakistan Air Force is considering the idea of changing the JF-17’s engine from the RD-93 to the newer RD-33MK or WS-13.
While China has been a major source of weapons for Pakistan over the past 50 years, new Chinese export programs will form the nuclei of Pakistan’s future needs. China has become a preferred vendor.
14 September 2015
By Bilal Khan
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) will receive the first 6 of its 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced trainers from Russia on September 17 (RBTH). Bangladesh ordered the aircraft in January 2014 in a contract that was originally supposed to…