White House will keep pushing subsidized F-16s for Pakistan
In a bid to maintain long-term U.S. interests, the White House is expected to continue backing its decision of offering FMF-subsidized F-16s to Pakistan.
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Turkey and Ukraine to jointly produce transport planes
Turkey and Ukraine will jointly manufacture passenger airliners and cargo aircraft. This is another in the increasing cooperation between the two countries.
Does Pakistan need new frigates?
The Pakistan Navy is undergoing modernization, but new frigates are not (yet) on the horizon; are they really necessary? Or are frigates antiquated?
Saab launches the JAS-39E Gripen (Next Generation)
Saab has taken the wraps off its first JAS-39E Gripen NG fighter. The updated Gripen will enter service in Sweden, Brazil and potentially a number of other countries in the…
Pakistani Defence Minister: Other options besides F-16s
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, informed journalists that Pakistan could pursue other combat aircraft options besides the F-16.
King Air 350ER: Pakistan’s little known surveillance aircraft
The Beechcraft King Air 350 ER Special Mission aircraft is a well rounded ISR asset – two are in use with the Pakistan Armed Forces.
The Turkish Strike Arsenal
Roketsan and TUBITAK SAGE have made impressive strides in the development of precision-guided air-to-surface weaponry; we offer an overview
Turkey will upgrade Pakistan’s F-16s
In 2014, Pakistan acquired 13 F-16A/B ADF from Jordan, it may be putting those birds through the Mid-Life Update with Turkey’s help
Could Pakistan re-approach Argentina on JF-17?
Argentina is hoping to a squadron of used F-5Es from the US, but it still needs a modern multi-role fighter that is capable & affordable. Cue the JF-17?
Is Pakistan in talks with China for long-range SAMs?
Pakistan could be in the process of procuring the FD-2000 or HQ-9 long-range surface-to-air missiles to bolster its integrated air defence system
Keep an eye on the Airbus Zephyr UAV/Quasi-Satellite
The Zephyr is being developed by Airbus as a quasi-satellite system that could support a military's communications and ISR needs
The Pakistan Air Force kicks-off Tempest II exercise
Earlier this week, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had initiated Tempest II, a key exercise designed to assess the effectiveness of its air warfare assets.
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