Daily News Saudi Arabia reportedly interested in the JF-17 Thunder by Bilal Khan November 8, 2016 2198Views 12Comments The Royal Saudi Air Force is reportedly interested in procuring a “hefty” number of JF-17 Thunder lightweight multi-role fighters…
Asia Pacific Daily News Aviation vendors take aim at Indonesia’s F-5E replacement program by Bilal Khan November 4, 2016 2207Views 5Comments Saab, Lockheed Martin, Dassault, United Aircraft Corporation and Airbus Defence and Space are taking aim at Indonesia’s call for new fighter …
Daily Views Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export? by Bilal Khan November 2, 2016 2115Views 14Comments Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?
Daily Views Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 4) by Bilal Khan October 6, 2016 2130Views 47Comments 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 …
Daily Views Discussion: Pakistan’s options for addressing India’s air warfare lead (Part 3) by Bilal Khan September 27, 2016 2171Views 29Comments 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
Daily News Middle East Egypt & Russia reportedly sign training agreement for Ka-52 attack helicopter by Bilal Khan September 8, 2016 2241Views 0Comments Russia and Egypt have reportedly signed an agreement which will enable Egyptian pilots to train for the Ka-52 attack helicopter in Russia.
Daily News Middle East Egypt’s MiG-29s will have IRST, targeting pods & modern EW systems. by Bilal Khan August 17, 2016 2295Views 12Comments The Egyptian Air Force’s forthcoming MiG-29s will reportedly come with infrared search & track systems, targeting pods and modern EW systems.
Daily News Pakistan could create a company for defence exports by Bilal Khan June 30, 2016 2310Views 12Comments Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain recommended that Pakistan establish a company focused on driving defence exports.
Daily News Middle East Russia completes Mi-28NE attack helicopter deliveries to Iraq by Bilal Khan June 30, 2016 2482Views 2Comments 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 …
Daily News Pakistan is engaging Russia for helicopters, tanks, and SAMs by Bilal Khan April 29, 2016 2328Views 52Comments Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told Sputnik News that Pakistan was “in touch” with Russia for the possible buy of helicopters, SAMs & tanks.