Istanbul Naval Shipyard Lays Keel for First Pakistani MILGEM
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...
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Zulfiquar-Class (F-22P) Frigate
Today, the Zulfiquar-class (F-22P) frigate serves as one of the PN’s mainstay frigates,
Yarmook-Class Corvette (Damen OPV 1900)
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,...
Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer
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...
China Showcases PCL-181 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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...
Skepticism Clouds Over US Navy’s FFG(X) Cost Estimates
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...
Havelsan to Assist with TF-X Next-Generation Fighter
Turkish defence electronics manufacturer Havelsan will participate in Turkey’s next-generation fighter, the TF-X, alongside the program’s main contractor Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
Saudi Arabia Inks Drone Manufacturing Deal
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI) announced that the country will acquire 46 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from Intra Defence Technologies, a local...
Boeing-Embraer Joint-Venture Falls Through
On 25 April 2020, Boeing let its deadline to acquire 80% of Embraer’s commercial aircraft business expire, therefore scuttling plans from 2018 for a jointly...
Russia Studies Next Generation Lightweight Fighter
Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced that its MiG RSK division is designing a next-generation, twin-engine lightweight fighter. According to Russian media, the initial development phase...