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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey

by Bilal Khan November 26, 2017 1665Views 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 1616Views 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 1185Views 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 1169Views 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 1055Views 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 1271Views 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 1335Views 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.

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Pakistan Navy Looks to Steer Original Projects to New Levels

by Bilal Khan January 13, 2025 6903Views 0Comments

One of the central attributes of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) ongoing modernization effort is its push for original projects, such as the Jinnah-class frigate and Sea Sultan long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), among others.

Photo for a news article on the Pakistan Navy receiving its fourth offshore patrol vessel from Damen Shipyards Group

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Pakistan Navy Gets Second OPV 2600 Batch-II Ship

by Bilal Khan December 29, 2024 6132Views 0Comments

On 17 December, the Pakistan Navy (PN) took delivery of its fourth – and, at least currently, last – Yarmouk-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from Damen Shipyards Group, the PNS Yamama.

Photo for a news article on Pakistan's counter-unmanned aerial system (or C-UAS) programs.

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Industry Report: Pakistan’s Homegrown C-UAS Solutions

by Guest Author December 15, 2024 6037Views 0Comments

Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises (SOE) have shown significant strides in their efforts to develop counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions.