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How Saab is looking to thrive in the global ISR market
The Swedish defence vendor Saab recently announced that its aerial surveillance systems, the GlobalEye and Swordfish, are now available as complete off-the-shelf solutions.
The Pakistan Navy’s Frigate Options
In terms of the long-term, Pakistan will be best served by selecting a new-generation frigate, which it can then build-upon...
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PAC's JF-17 and Super Mushshak make a goodwill visit to Qatar; More trouble in Congress for Pakistan's F-16 hopes
Potential in Pakistan-Ukraine Defence Ties?
Ukraine’s ambassador to Pakistan, expressed hope that Ukraine and Pakistan would strengthen their defence ties, particularly in the area of defence industry cooperation.
Could Italy’s Selex ES Equip the JF-17 Block-III?
The JF-17's Chief Project Directo said that Selex was competing for the JF-17 Block-III's AESA radar requirement; could more be afoot in this area?
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Kuwait Typhoon purchase delayed; Egypt receives second batch of Dassault Rafale fighters
Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 2)
To present the JF-17 Block-III with the latest in munitions technology, such as the Denel Dynamics A-Darter, Raptor-II, Umbani, etc would be a true leap.
Could the JF-17 Thunder help South Africa? (Part 1)
Pakistan needs to guarantee the availability of the latest munitions with the JF-17. The ideal country to offer the goods is South Africa.
Background: Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missiles (BVRAAM)
Beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) are aerially launched munitions designed to engage targets in excess of 30km.
Should Pakistan Consider Used F-16s?
It is possible that the PAF is considering used F-16s as a means to both plug nearing operational gaps as well as steadily ...
Understanding the Pakistan Army’s Attack Helicopter Plans
The Pakistan Army's near 40-strong Cobra fleet (Flight Global) has reached the point where a suitable successor must enter the pipeline, so as to ensure the Army’s close air support…
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