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Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements of the Chinese defence industry (and…

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Pakistan’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Options (Part 1): Fast Attack Crafts Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan June 21, 2018 287Views 0Comments

Building upon an earlier analysis of Pakistan’s limited ability to build sea-control capabilities, even with an expanded surface fleet, Quwa offers an analysis of an alternative method to maritime defence: anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD). The advancements of the Chinese defence industry (and…

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Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans

by Bilal Khan June 18, 2018 1947Views 0Comments

In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). With induction of the four ships slotted by 2021, it is evident that the PN is aiming…

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Analysis: The Pakistan Navy’s Surface Fleet Plans Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan June 18, 2018 213Views 0Comments

In June 2018, the Pakistan Navy announced that it ordered a total of four Type 054A multi-mission frigates through China Shipbuilding Trading Co. Ltd. (CSTC). With induction of the four ships slotted by 2021, it is evident that the PN is aiming…

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China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver

by Bilal Khan June 11, 2018 1932Views 0Comments

Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it inked a purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines; in 2017, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) confirmed that…

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China is Pakistan’s Key Qualitative Driver Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan June 11, 2018 306Views 0Comments

Today, the Armed Forces of Pakistan have at least three marquee and indispensable big-ticket weapon systems in the pipeline from China: in 2015, it inked a purchase of eight air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarines; in 2017, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) confirmed that…

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Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates

by Bilal Khan April 30, 2018 1966Views 0Comments

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. $9.6 billion US); Pakistan Public Sector…

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Pakistan Defence Review: News/Procurement Updates Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan April 30, 2018 184Views 0Comments

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 an increased budget for the Space…

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Overview: Babur 1B, Zarb and Harba Cruise Missiles

by Bilal Khan April 23, 2018 2310Views 0Comments

Overview of Pakistan’s anti-ship cruising missiles (ASCM) – i.e. the Zarb, Harba and the Babur 1B. Collectively, it appears that these missiles will contribute to Pakistan’s anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) efforts within its littoral waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

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Monthly Report: Why the MILGEM Ada? Quwa Premium

by Bilal Khan March 31, 2018 203Views 0Comments

Pakistan has been negotiating with Turkey’s Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM) and its defence contractor - Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) – for the purchase of four MILGEM Ada corvettes since June 2016. Pakistan had formally requested the corvettes with…