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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey

by Bilal Khan November 26, 2017 2804Views 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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Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey

by Bilal Khan October 22, 2017 2785Views 43Comments

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey.

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IDEF 2017: Pakistan moves closer to finalizing MILGEM corvette purchase

by Bilal Khan May 10, 2017 1199Views 47Comments

At IDEF 2017 in Istanbul, Pakistan, Turkey and defence contractor STM signed a letter-of-intent for the sale of four MILGEM corvettes to Pakistan

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MILGEM Part 3: What are Pakistan’s other options?

by Bilal Khan June 12, 2016 1178Views 1Comment

A comparative study of the Ada-class corvettes (MILGEM) and a number of Pakistan’s other prospective options, namely Chinese surface warship designs.

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MILGEM Part 2: What will Pakistan gain from the MILGEM?

by Bilal Khan June 11, 2016 1070Views 7Comments

An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)’s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette.

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MILGEM Part 1: Why is Pakistan seeking the Ada-class corvette?

by Bilal Khan June 9, 2016 1284Views 20Comments

The Pakistan Navy requested four Ada-class corvettes from Turkey, but what is driving the Pakistan Navy to select the MILGEM platform?

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Pakistan eyeing four MILGEM corvettes

by Bilal Khan June 4, 2016 1342Views 53Comments

The Pakistan Navy reportedly requested Turkey for four MILGEM or Ada-class corvettes along with the rights and technology to produce them in Pakistan.

Photo of the Pakistan Navy's fourth Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Ghazi

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The Wait is Almost Over: Pakistan’s Newest Chinese-Built Submarines Will Soon Join the Fleet Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan December 24, 2025 29890Views 0Comments

Pakistan’s naval shift is here. New stealth submarines hit sea trials as Babur corvettes join the fleet. See the full 2026 timeline and what comes next.

Pakistani and Turkish industry representatives meeting.

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Pakistan’s Private Sector Pushes for Defence & Aerospace Cooperation With Türkiye Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan December 18, 2025 27240Views 0Comments

Is Pakistan’s defense model broken? Discover why industry leaders are pushing for a radical “Turkish-style” offset plan to save the domestic aerospace sector.

Photo of the PNS Hunain, a Pakistan Navy offshore patrol vessel or O P V. Photo used as a hero image for an article on Pakistan's merchant navy.

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Why a Bigger Merchant Navy is Forcing Pakistan’s Navy to Invest in Patrol Vessels Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan November 8, 2025 19747Views 0Comments

Why is Pakistan building new warships? It’s not just India. A $4.6B freight bill is forcing a huge merchant fleet expansion– and it all needs protection.