Discussion: Thunder and Tejas
Not a conventional comparison of the JF-17 Thunder and LCA Tejas, but a look at cases where each platform shines in comparative to the other.
Daily Views
India and the MTCR (Part-1)
An overview and analysis of India’s entry into the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), especially in terms of its impact on India's defence programs.
Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX (Part 2)
A comparison of the Turkish TFX with the Shenyang/AVIC FC-31, which is considered an option for Pakistan's next generation fighter needs.
Is Pakistan interested in the Turkish TFX? (Part 1)
An analysis of whether Pakistan could engage with Turkey on the TFX next-generation fighter program: Is it plausible? How feasible is it? What could happen?
Profile: Denel Rooivalk (& Rooivalk Mk2)
An overview of the origins, development and future of the Denel Rooivalk (e.g. Rooivalk Mk2), South Africa’s dedicated attack helicopter program.
Pakistan to spend $12 billion on arms in 2016-2024
According to analysts, Pakistan will likely spend $12 billion U.S. on armaments from 2016 to 2024. An uncertain economic outlook could have an impact.
Is the Iron Dome a good air defence concept?
An overview & analysis of whether the Israeli Iron Dome is a concept worth emulating, especially as an air defence system for small projectiles &...
MILGEM Part 3: What are Pakistan’s other options?
A comparative study of the Ada-class corvettes (MILGEM) and a number of Pakistan’s other prospective options, namely Chinese surface warship designs.
MILGEM Part 2: What will Pakistan gain from the MILGEM?
An overview of the Ada-class (MILGEM)'s specifications and value, and an insight into how Pakistan would need to equip the corvette.
MILGEM Part 1: Why is Pakistan seeking the Ada-class corvette?
The Pakistan Navy requested four Ada-class corvettes from Turkey, but what is driving the Pakistan Navy to select the MILGEM platform?