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Pakistan Extends T129 ATAK Delivery Window by One Year
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 7, 2020
According to Turkey’s President of Defense Industries (SSB), Dr. Ismail Demir, Pakistan extended its delivery window for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter by one year. ...
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Update (2019): Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 2, 2019
In an interview published on 02 December 2019, the head of Turkey’s Defense Industries Presidency (SSB), Dr. İsmail Demir said the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan is still proceeding....
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IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
IDEAS 2018: Updates to the Pakistan Army’s T129 ATAK Program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 4, 2018
According to Turkish Aerospace, the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) is slated to receive its first T129 ATAK attack helicopters in late 2020. Currently, Turkish Aerospace says that it does not expect problems with receiving third-party...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
In light of the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by President Trump, the sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters by Turkey to Pakistan could, as per some observers, potentially be blocked...
How ITAR Impacts Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
In light of current tensions between Ankara and Washington – which escalated to Washington ordering a stay on the delivery of F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to Turkey through its newly-signed 2019 National Defence Authorization Act...
Analysis: Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2018
An analysis of how Pakistan’s purchase of 30 Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters will improve the air combat capabilities of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA)....
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Analysis: Pakistan’s T129 ATAK Purchase
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 24, 2018
An analysis of how Pakistan’s purchase of 30 Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters will improve the air combat capabilities of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA)....
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Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
Pakistan inks contract for T129 ATAK attack helicopters
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 14, 2018
On 13 July, the Turkish Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Ismail Demir announced that Pakistan inked a contract for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace (TA), formerly known Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). Following the...
Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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Pakistan May Sign T129 ATAK Attack Helicopter Contract Soon
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Bilal Khan
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May 13, 2018
Speaking to TRT Haber, the head of Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr. Ismail Demir stated that Pakistan could sign a contract for Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters in the coming weeks....
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TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2018
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is nearing a firm contract for the sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan. It is also in talks with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand....
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Monthly Report: Review of Turkey’s efforts to sell the T129 ATAK to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 1, 2018
On his official visit to Turkey in November 24-26, 2017, Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that a potential Pakistani purchase of T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) was...
Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 26, 2017
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...
Turkey pitches T129, Anka and Hürkuş for Southeast Asian requirements
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 8, 2017
In its bid to secure markets in East Asia, Turkish Aerospace Industries is reportedly drawing interest from Bangladesh for the TAI T129, Anka and Hürkuş...
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Discussion: Pakistan’s pursuit for T129 attack helicopters and future industry and acquisition paths
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 29, 2017
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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Pakistani Prime Minister confirms T129 and MILGEM talks with Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 22, 2017
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi confirmed that negotiations for the T129 and MILGEM were taking place with Turkey....
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Turkey accepts MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for T129 ATAK
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 11, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretariat of Defence Industries (SSM) has formally accepted the Meteksan MİLDAR millimetric wave radar for the T129 ATAK attack helicopter...
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Turkish defence industry head reveals T129 ATAK-2 program
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 4, 2017
Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defence Industries (SSM) İsmail Demir outlined plans for an improved variant of the T129 attack helicopter – ATAK-2...
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Turkish official confirms T129 talks with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 25, 2017
SSM’s Head of Helicopters Hüseyin Avşar confirmed that “administrative and financial terms” are being discussed with Pakistan over the T129 ATAK...
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Pakistan to begin negotiations for T129 attack helicopters from Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Pakistan is reportedly in the process of begin negotiating for T129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkish Aerospace Industries...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Quwa Team
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – July 2023
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 2, 2023
During IDEF 2023, Türkiye’s aviation industry signalled that it would bring its prototypes and design concepts to fruition through investments and partnerships....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2023
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Quwa Team
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May 28, 2023
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) successfully test flew its T625 Gökbey general purpose helicopter with the indigenously developed TS1400 turboshaft engine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2023
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Bilal Khan
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May 28, 2023
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) successfully test flew its T625 Gökbey general purpose helicopter with the indigenously developed TS1400 turboshaft engine....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Quwa Team
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Türkiye’s Hürjet Trainer and T-929 Gunship Touch the Sky
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2023
Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TUSAŞ) carried out the maiden test flight of its Hürjet trainer and started the engines of its T-929 attack helicopter....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
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Quwa Team
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Monthly Defense News Recap – September 2022
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 25, 2022
The US approves an F-16 maintenance package for Pakistan. Turkey is looking to revive the Pakistani T129 deal. Pakistan may be buying a Turkish submarine....
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Analysis: Why the JF-17 is the Right Choice for Argentina
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Quwa Team
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Sep 11, 2022
By Arslan Khan On 15 September 2021, the Government of Argentina allocated funding for the procurement of 12 JF-17 Thunder multi-role aircraft from China. According to Jane’s, the total procurement cost of the program was set...
Analysis: Why the JF-17 is the Right Choice for Argentina
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Arslan Khan
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Sep 11, 2022
The JF-17 caters to countries that need a NATO-standard fighter tailored for NATO tactics in mind, but minus the restrictions of a NATO fighter....
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New Photos of Chinese Z-10ME Show Additional Improvements
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Quwa Team
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Aug 7, 2022
New photos emerged through Weibo of the Z-10ME attack helicopter, an improved variant of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) Z-10. ...
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New Photos of Chinese Z-10ME Show Additional Improvements
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 7, 2022
New photos emerged through Weibo of the Z-10ME attack helicopter, an improved variant of the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAIC) Z-10. ...
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Monthly Defense News Recap – May 2022
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2022
This week’s Quwa Premium article is a recap of some defence news items from around the world. Besides a basic overview of the news, this article also offers short-form analysis of each issue. Turkey Launches Second...
Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments
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Quwa Team
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Apr 10, 2022
In early April 2022, the Pakistan Army’s (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, said that Western supply restrictions have pushed Pakistan to lean on China for new defence hardware. Gen. Bajwa issued...
Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 10, 2022
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Bajwa, said that Pakistan will ultimately rely more on China for arms....
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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
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Quwa Team
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Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
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Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 2, 2022
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
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Quwa Team
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Aug 22, 2021
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish submarines....
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Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fatah-1 Guided MLRS
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 10, 2021
On 07 January 2021, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Army test-fired an indigenous MLRS – Fatah-1 – with a range of 140 km....
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Turkey’s TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?
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Quwa Team
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Nov 22, 2020
Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability....
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Turkey’s TFX: Where Does It Stand Today?
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Arslan Khan
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Nov 22, 2020
Turkey’s reliance on Western suppliers for critical inputs (such as engines and electronics) may help drive the development of the TFX, but at the cost of limiting exportability....
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Pakistan’s Chinese Arms Purchases Start Taking Shape
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 23, 2020
From new armoured vehicles to high-tech naval vessels, Pakistan’s major arms acquisitions from China are starting to take shape. Pakistan will induct a large assortment of new weapon systems through the 2020s, with China serving as...
Turkey Makes Inroads in Aero Engine Development
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2020
Turkey’s Tusaş Engine Industries (TEI) announced that it successfully tested its TJ300 miniature turbojet engine at Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) facilities. TEI also tested the “core” of its domestic TS1400 turboshaft engine, and is aiming to...
Pakistan Navy Chief Outlines Aviation Modernization Plans
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Bilal Khan
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May 24, 2020
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, said that the PN will acquire new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA), drones and helicopters....
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Rumours Abound of Large Sino-Pakistan Armour Deal
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Bilal Khan
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May 3, 2020
China’s state-owned NORINCO announced that it will deliver two customized VT4 main battle tanks to an undisclosed customer. Reports suggest that the VT4s are meant for the Pakistan Army, which may have committed to ordering approximately...
Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
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Quwa Team
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Mar 8, 2020
With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....
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Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 8, 2020
With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME as an alternative....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Quwa Team
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 16, 2020
On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties....
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 26, 2020
The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to...
Turkey Extends Aircraft Co-Production Offer to Malaysia
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 12, 2020
Turkish Aerospace’s CEO announced that the company invited Malaysia to participate in the production of the Hürjet trainer/light combat aircraft and TF-X next-generation fighter. ...
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Turkish Aerospace Opens Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 6, 2020
Turkey’s main aerospace contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAŞ) opened an office in Pakistan’s National Science & Technology Park in 2019, becoming the first Turkish entity to do so. ...
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The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 29, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
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The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 28, 2019
In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?...
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Turkey’s Aselsan to Open an Office in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 11, 2019
The Turkish defence electronics supplier Aselsan is reportedly planning to open an office in Pakistan, one of its leading overseas customers across multiple big-ticket programs....
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Hürjet: A Look at Turkey’s Next Generation Trainer Aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2019
On 22 July 2017, the Turkish Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) announced that the Turkish Air Force and Turkish Aerospace Industries signed onto the Hürjet program. With a target flight date of 2022 (or 2023), the...
Aselsan Secures €176.9 m Contract for Pakistan’s MILGEM Corvette Program
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 18, 2019
On 14 November 2019, Aselsan announced that it signed a €176.9 m contract with ASFAT A.Ş to supply subsystems for the Pakistan Navy’s MILGEM corvettes....
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Turkish Aerospace to Develop ‘T629’ Armed or Attack Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 28, 2019
Turkish Aerospace’s General Manager and CEO, Temel Kotil, revealed that the company will develop a six-ton attack or armed helicopter that will fill a gap between the T129 ATAK and 10-ton ATAK II attack helicopters. The...
Pakistan’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirements
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 27, 2019
In 2017-2018, the Pakistan Army started taking steps towards adding modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to its inventory, and across its infantry, armoured, and aviation platforms. ...
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Pakistan’s Anti-Tank Guided Missile Requirements
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 27, 2019
In 2017-2018, the Pakistan Army started taking steps towards adding modern anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) to its inventory, and across its infantry, armoured, and aviation platforms. ...
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Can Offsets Work in Pakistan? (Quwa Premium Sample)
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 10, 2019
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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Pakistan Ordered Kornet-E Anti-Tank Guided Missiles in 2017-2018
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 6, 2019
According to the Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) 2017-2018 yearbook, Pakistan’s Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) ordered Kornet anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) for $62.46 m US....
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Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
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Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 12, 2019
A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 1, 2019
The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu...
Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
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Movement in Pakistan Army Aviation’s Procurement Efforts
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2019
Following a spate of major contract signings, the Pakistan Army and its vendors have begun engaging on implementation – attack helicopters, anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), and training are on the table....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
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IDEAS 2018: Is Pakistan Prioritizing New Munitions Development? (Part 3)
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 24, 2019
In part-three, we examine the potential scope of collaboration between Pakistan and Ukraine, Turkey, South Africa and others on munitions development....
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The Pakistan Navy Rises (Part 2): Naval Aviation
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 11, 2019
Confirming earlier reports, the CNS had stated that the PN wishes to procure a new long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMP). ...
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Turkey Gives the T625 Helicopter the Name ‘Gökbey’
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2018
The production version of the T625 Gökbey six-ton utility helicopter will also use Turkey’s domestically developed TS1400 turboshaft engine. The Gökbey will enter production in 2021....
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IDEAS 2018: Summary
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 1, 2018
Preliminary observations from the 2018 International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) held in Karachi, Pakistan on 27-30 November 2018. ...
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IDEAS 2018: Pakistan Navy is Negotiating for Anka-S UAV
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
The Pakistan Navy is interested in Turkish Aerospace’s Anka-S medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). According to Turkish Aerospace, negotiations are underway....
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China’s Z-10ME Promises Significant Capability Gains
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 29, 2018
Be it an improved sensor and avionics suite or the ability to deploy a miniature cruise missile and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is promising large capability gains with the...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
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Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 24, 2018
Turkish Aerospace says T129 ATAK attack helicopter deliveries to Pakistan are still on-track; Pakistan is reportedly interested in the Anka UAV; the 12 Bell Helicopter AH-1Z built for Pakistan will be stored, but not re-routed....
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Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 21, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) orders CNC machines Usel Makina in Turkey; the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissions its new 17,000-ton tanker – PNS Moawin; the Pakistan Navy commences its marquee exercise – ‘Sea Spark 2018’; ...
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Z-10ME: Photos Emerge of New Z-10 Attack Helicopter Variant
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2018
Photos have emerged of what appears to be a Z-10ME, an improved variant of the Z-10 attack helicopter manufactured by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation’s (CAIC). The Z-10ME reportedly incorporates a higher-output turboshaft engine compared to the...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62×51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...
Pakistan Defence Review: Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 10, 2018
AK-308: Kalashnikov’s New 7.62 NATO Rifle During the 2018 International Military-Technical Forum “Army 2018” in August 2018, Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern unveiled a new 7.62x51 mm NATO assault rifle intended for overseas users, the AK-308. According to...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
Current tensions between Ankara and Washington have cast doubt on whether Turkish Aerospace will be able to bring Pakistan’s order for 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to fruition. The concern stems from the fact that the...
For Pakistan the Denel Rooivalk Mk2 is a Credible Contingency Option
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2018
Turkey’s current tensions with the US have cast doubt on the viability of Turkish Aerospace’s sale of 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Pakistan. Granted, this has largely emanated from observers who are uncertain if the...
White House and Senate Block the Transfer of F-35 fighters to Turkey
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 19, 2018
On 13 August 2018, US President Donald Trump signed into law the 2019 National Defence Authorization Act, a $716 billion bill outlining the US’ fiscal defence priorities for the next year. A marquee aspect of the...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Russia Debates on Expanding Defence Relations with Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 6, 2018
On the heels of Russia and Pakistan signing a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) to enhance naval cooperation, discussion surrounding the potential scope of bilateral defence ties between Pakistan and Russia has again emerged. Simply, New Delhi’s preference for...
Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Update: Pakistan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 3, 2018
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) signed a memorandum-of-understanding (MoU) with Havelsan, a Turkish defence electronics vendor, to co-develop subsystems for PAC’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program and to contribute towards the Kamra Aviation City initiative....
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Aselsan Confirms ASELPOD Integration on Pakistani JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2018
Turkish defence giant Aselsan confirmed (in its Annual Yearbook for 2017) that its ASELPOD advanced targeting pod was successfully integrated and tested from the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters....
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Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Turkey Books $3 billion in Pakistani Defence Deals
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 22, 2018
Between 2016 and 2018, Turkey booked nearly $3 billion US in big-ticket defence sales to Pakistan, with items ranging from 30 T129 ATAK attack helicopters, four MILGEM Ada corvettes, a subsystems upgrade for Pakistan’s three Agosta...
Pakistan and Italy Agree to Explore Joint Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2018
On 09 July 2018, Pakistan’s state-owned news agency reports that “Pakistan and Italy stressed upon the need to explore the field of joint defence production.” The call comes following meetings between the Pakistan Minister of Defence...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Turkey’s AKP Claims Export Win Amid Economic Pressures
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 10, 2018
On 24 May, Turkey’s ruling party – the Justice and Development Party (AKP) – claimed that Pakistan signed its contract for 30 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T129 ATAK attack helicopters. The AKP’s statement is as follows...
Monthly Report: Can Offsets Work in Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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May 21, 2018
This Quwa Premium report examines the viability of commercial offsets (tied to big-ticket defence purchases) in Pakistan. In this report, Quwa briefly reviews the checkered history of offset packages, especially in the developing world. ...
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Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. Pakistan announced that it will increase its defence budget by 19.6% - i.e. to PKR 1.1 trillion (i.e....
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 30, 2018
This is a review of main and ancillary Pakistani defence news topics along with short-hand analysis to offer clarity and context: Pakistan announced its defence budget for 2018-2019; the Public Sector Development Program’s (PSDP) budget includes...
Turkish Aerospace Industries delivers 2 Anka-S to Turkish Forces
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Bilal Khan
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Apr 10, 2018
On 08 April, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that it delivered two Anka-S unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), raising the TSK’s Anka-S fleet to six UAVs. The TSK began receiving the...
Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 31, 2018
This is a review of ancillary Pakistani defence news topics with short-hand analysis to provide clarity and context. In March 2018: 3 Turkish T129 attack helicopters took part at the Pakistan Day Parade; ASELPOD spotted on...
Pakistan Air Force’s No. 88 squadron converts to AW139
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 4, 2018
The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) No. 88 Search & Rescue (SAR) Squadron has formally commissioned the PAF’s newly procured Leonardo AW139....
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Pakistan Army Aviation’s High-Altitude Capabilities
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 20, 2018
The Airbus Helicopters H125M Fennec forms the mainstay of the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps’ (PAA) high-altitude operations fleet. On 26 January 2018, two PAA H125Ms were deployed to execute the rescue of two European climbers on...
Pakistan’s MoDP met Turkish, Dutch ambassadors, Ukrainian officials
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 18, 2018
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Ambassadors of Turkey, Ukraine and the Netherlands this past week....
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TAI Hürkuş B trainer prototype deliveries to start in June 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 29, 2018
Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) announced that deliveries of Hürkuş B trainer prototypes will commence from June 2018....
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Monthly Report: Pakistan Defence Review 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 31, 2017
Quwa Premium Sample: The following report is a free and complete Quwa Premium sample for all readers. At Quwa, we make a concerted effort to provide high-quality, detailed and timely research and analysis of current Pakistani defence and...
Pakistan Senate Committee calls for shipbuilding growth
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 21, 2017
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production called for an expansion to Pakistan’s shipbuilding infrastructure through Gwadar....
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Pakistan’s Defence Industry: Constructing a Domestic Marketplace & Examining Offsets
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 12, 2017
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....
GD-OTS receives $3.1 m contract for Pakistan AH-1Z program
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 10, 2017
The DoD has awarded a $3.1 million contract to General Dynamics-OTS Inc. to supply A/A49E-7(V4) gun turrets for Pakistan’s AH-1Z Viper ...
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KSEW launches 600-ton patrol boat for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 5, 2017
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) launched a 600-ton Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) for the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency for sea trials....
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Pakistan proposes joint defence production with Turkey and Azerbaijan
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 5, 2017
Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan held a trilateral foreign ministers meeting on November 30 in a bid to enhance relations between the three countries....
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Philippines aims to procure 23 attack helicopters in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2017
In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support...
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Turkey reportedly interested in helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 16, 2017
The Turkish government is reportedly interested in acquiring the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean, which is due for decommissioning from the Royal Navy...
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Turkey deliberates over defence development programs worth $5 billion
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2017
Turkey’s Defence Industry Executive Committee (SSİK) has approved 22 defence industry programs – worth $5 billion U.S. – for development...
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Rolls-Royce aiming to secure TFX engine development contract
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 26, 2017
The British propulsion giant Rolls-Royce is aiming to secure the engine development contract for Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TFX...
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Discussion: Can Pakistan collaborate with Turkey in helicopter production?
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 3, 2017
For Pakistan, is collaborating with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) in the development and production of multirole helicopters an option?...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries announces new aviation programs
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 27, 2017
TAI’s General Manager Temel Kotil announced that the company has begun work on a heavyweight T129 ATAK, new advanced trainer and others...
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Russia has delivered Mi-35M assault helicopters to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 27, 2017
Pakistani officials have confirmed the delivery of four Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-35 assault helicopters from Russia. Raise possibility of more arms....
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Russian Helicopters rolls out first dual-control Mi-28UB attack helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 24, 2017
Russian Helicopters has rolled out the first Mi-28UB dual-control attack helicopter for the Russian Ministry of Defence on August 22...
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Havelsan signs contract to supply Qatar with ‘Joint Warfare Center’
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2017
Turkish defence electronics vendor Havelsan has signed a contract with the Qatar Armed Forces for the supply of a ‘Joint Warfare Center’...
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Pakistan Aeronautical Complex orders Portuguese Structural Health Management System
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 21, 2017
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex has signed an agreement with Critical Materials to acquire its PRODDIA AERO 3.0-based Structural Health Management System ...
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Photos suggest nearing Pakistan Army AH-1Z Viper delivery
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 17, 2017
Photos of an apparent Pakistan Army Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper indicate that the first batch (of three helicopters) are nearing delivery...
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Discussion: Is Pakistan skipping counterinsurgency aircraft?
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 14, 2017
Foreword: This is not a news story, but a piece for discussion. The details offered in this article are not authoritative pieces of information, but rather, perspectives of the author. Since 2008 the Pakistan Air Force...
Pakistan and the Czech Republic to explore for growth in defence ties
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 23, 2017
Officials from Pakistan and the Czech Republic have committed to explore areas of growth in bilateral defence and defence industry relations...
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TAI Anka MALE UAV engages in first air strike (against PKK)
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 16, 2017
Turkey announced that its Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle undertook its first armed strike against the Kurdistan Workers' Party...
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Reviewing Pakistan’s goals for the Kamra Aviation City initiative
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 9, 2017
The Pakistani government and the Pakistan Air Force set the long-term technology and industry goals of the Kamra Aviation City initiative...
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Pakistan test fires improved Nasr short-range ballistic missile
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 5, 2017
Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division (SPD) test-fired an improved variant of the Hatf IX Nasr short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on July 05, 2017...
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Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) touts T625 utility helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 25, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries displayed a mock-up of its T625 utility helicopter at the Paris Air Show, touting it as an attractive option ...
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Pakistan sees defence export growth in 2016-2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 22, 2017
For fiscal year 2016-2017, Pakistan reported that its defence exports grew to over $98 million U.S., a 55% increase from exports in 2006-2017 ($63 million)...
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Pakistan Army chief in Turkey, visits defence ministry and TAI
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 21, 2017
The Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa is on an official visit to Turkey, where he met with the defence ministry and TAI...
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Turkey inducts UMTAS anti-tank guided missile into service
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 11, 2017
The Turkish Army has formally inducted the Roketsan UMTAS – aka Mizrak – anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ...
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TAI General Manager meets with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production
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Bilal Khan
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May 31, 2017
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), Dr. Temel Kotil, met with Pakistan’s Minister of Defence Production (MoDP) Rana Tanveer Hussain...
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Pakistan reportedly orders more ASELPOD targeting pods for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 30, 2017
Aselsan has secured a $24.9 million U.S. order for an undisclosed number of ASELPOD electro-optical targeting pods, reportedly from Pakistan...
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TAI General Manager confident of a T-129 sale to Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2017
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) General Manager Temel Kotil reportedly said that he was confident of a T-129 attack helicopter sale to Pakistan...
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