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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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Pakistan collaborating with China on next-gen fighter

by Bilal Khan December 7, 2017 3195Views 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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Pakistan proposes joint defence production with Turkey and Azerbaijan

by Bilal Khan December 5, 2017 2825Views 1Comment

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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Turkey reportedly laying basis for satellite launch vehicle program

by Bilal Khan December 4, 2017 2988Views 65Comments

The Turkish Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Communications is preparing to launch a national satellite launch vehicle (SLV) program in 2018

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Philippines orders six A-29 Super Tucano from Embraer

by Bilal Khan November 30, 2017 2818Views 2Comments

Brazilian aviation giant Embraer announced that it has received a firm order from the Philippine Air Force for six A-29 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft. In its press release, Embraer states, “After a comprehensive public bidding process participated by several manufacturers…

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Target date for TFX’s first flight still set at 2023

by Bilal Khan November 28, 2017 2812Views 29Comments

Speaking to reporters, Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli reiterated that the TFX 5th-generation fighter is still slotted to begin flying in 2023

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Pakistan nearing finalization of T129, MILGEM from Turkey

by Bilal Khan November 26, 2017 2790Views 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…