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Constructing a Domestic Marketplace of Products One of the drawbacks of nascent private sector activity in the defence industry, especially in new product development, is that Pakistan lacks a domestic marketplace to consult for its requirements. Thus, each of the service arms…

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by Bilal Khan December 8, 2017 2566Views 18Comments

In 2015 I founded Quwa with the aim of discussing Pakistani defence issues. In the lead-up to releasing my first post, I had found that there was a dearth in accessible information on Pakistani defence programs. Yes, the information was there, but it…

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Pakistan’s Product Development Efforts and the Role of the Private Sector Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan December 7, 2017 212Views 0Comments

Sticking to time-tested designs that are proven to work is not inherently a problem. However, with Pakistan’s focus to boosting exports, then product catalogues will face scrutiny.

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Pakistan collaborating with China on next-gen fighter

by Bilal Khan December 7, 2017 2703Views 42Comments

Pakistan’s Air Chief announced that Pakistan was collaborating with China on its next-generation fighter, which could materialize in five years.

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KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for JF-17 undergoing tests

by Bilal Khan November 21, 2017 3153Views 65Comments

CCTV News footage shows the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology KLJ-7A undergoing tests with the China Flight Test Establishment

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Pakistani delegation on official visit to Czech Republic

by Bilal Khan November 1, 2017 2534Views 8Comments

Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain is on an official visit to the Czech Republic, aiming to promote Pakistan’s defence industry

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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths

by Bilal Khan October 29, 2017 2485Views 35Comments

Pakistan is in talks for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters for $1.5 billion U.S. from Turkey. The deal may include final assembly and parts production work

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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?

by Bilal Khan October 3, 2017 2567Views 6Comments

For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?

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Discussion: How an off-the-shelf fighter can fit with Pakistan’s air warfare plans

by Bilal Khan September 19, 2017 2601Views 112Comments

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi asserted that while Pakistan would prefer buying F-16s, it could look to other options

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Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline

by Bilal Khan September 5, 2017 2584Views 1Comment

Denel Group SOC’s CEO Odwa Mhlwana admitted that Denel’s dwindling order book “is a cause for concern,” but affirmed efforts to secure new orders

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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets Quwa Premium

Editor’s Note: Introducing Quwa Premium Quwa Premium

Pakistan’s Product Development Efforts and the Role of the Private Sector Quwa Premium

Pakistan collaborating with China on next-gen fighter

KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for JF-17 undergoing tests

Pakistani delegation on official visit to Czech Republic

Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths

Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?

Discussion: How an off-the-shelf fighter can fit with Pakistan’s air warfare plans

Denel Group working to replenish long-term order pipeline