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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey

by Bilal Khan November 26, 2017 2734Views 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 2688Views 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 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 19480Views 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.

Illustration of the Jinnah-class frigate. Picture used as hero for an article on the Jinnah-class frigate.

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Pakistan Navy Signs Contract to Build Lead Jinnah-Class Frigate Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan November 7, 2025 19268Views 0Comments

Pakistan’s Navy is modernizing its fleet. Here’s a first look at the new Jinnah-class, an advanced, indigenously-designed frigate built for speed.

Photo of a Pakistan Navy MILGEM or Babur-class corvette.

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After a Decade of Growth, the Real Test for Pakistan’s Navy Has Just Begun Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan September 29, 2025 15050Views 0Comments

After a decade of growth, Pakistan’s Navy faces its real test: sustainability. The next phase is not about building a bigger fleet, but a sharper, more lethal one.