Leonardo Inaugurates Office in Islamabad
The Italian defence giant Leonardo International inaugurated its new office in Islamabad, Pakistan on 11 April 2019. Its among a handful of Western defence suppliers to maintain a direct formal…
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PAC Releases Tender for ‘Data Link Items for MALE UAV’
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) released a tender for the “procurement of data link items” for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Issues Tender for JF-17 MRO Warehouse
On 22 April 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) issued a tender for a warehouse for the JF-17’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility.
Pakistan Air Force Takes Delivery of 3 Saab 2000 Aircraft
In April 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took delivery of three Saab 2000 aircraft, which Pakistan’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) ordered in February 2018. This may be…
Why Reinforcing the JF-17 Program is a Valid Strategic Move
Though a lack of willing suppliers and tight funding are factors, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has valid technically-driven strategic reasons to expand the JF-17 program.
Denel Reportedly in Talks to Sell Artillery to a Country in Asia
Denel Land Systems is reportedly negotiating to sell T5-52 self-propelled howitzers to an undisclosed Asian country. The T5-52 is a 52-calibre 155 mm system mounted on an 8x8 wheeled truck.
Malaysia and Azerbaijan Headline Pakistan’s Fresh JF-17 Sales Efforts
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) are renewing their efforts to sell JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighters, with Azerbaijan and Malaysia headlining its campaigns.
Pakistan Adds to Agosta 90B Submarine Upgrade Program
On 08 March 2019, Pakistan signed a contract with Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) of Turkey to configure the Pakistan Navy’s Agosta 90B submarines with acoustic measurement sensors…
Pakistan Air Force’s JF-17 Test Fires New Precision Guided Weapon
On March 12, 2019 the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it test-fired a new “extended range” precision-guided weapon from a JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter.
February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM).
February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot down a PAF F-16. Thus…
Pakistan’s Naval Chief Outlines Future Procurement Goals
In a series of interviews during the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) marquee exercise, AMAN, the PN Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Zafar Mahmood Abbasi outlined the force’s future capability goals and…
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