By building partnerships in Turkey, Ukraine, South Africa, Brazil and other countries, Pakistan can create another supply channel for its defence needs, outside of traditional sellers like the America and China.
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.
Pakistan is at the crossroad of deciding whether it wants to continue investing in its defence industry, at least in regards to specific state-owned organizations.
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW) held the steel-cutting ceremony for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) second MILGEM corvette. Pakistan ordered four MILGEMs in 2018, it is to receive all four by 2025.
Istanbul Naval Shipyard (INSY) announced that it laid the keel for the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM warship. Pakistan signed a contract for four MILGEM shops in July 2018.
Today, the Zulfiquar-class (F-22P) frigate serves as one of the PN’s mainstay frigates,
The Yarmook-class corvette is a 2,300-ton design the Pakistan Navy acquired for anti-surface and anti-air operations as well as maritime security operations, day/night helicopter operations, combat search and rescue, and surveillance and intelligence missions.
On 18 May 2020, Saab announced that it signed a SEK 1.553 billion ($160.5 million US) contract with an undisclosed buyer for its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased its new self-propelled howitzer, the PCL-181. The PCL-181 is a wheeled 155mm howitzer system with new automated features and reduced weight.
Though the USN took steps to mitigate the risk of cost overruns by selecting an existing ship design, the Congressional Research Service (CRS) is urging caution about the USN’s estimates. The USN intends to acquire 20 FFG(X)-class guided missile frigates for its…