HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defence System
The HQ-9 is China's long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, operated by Pakistan as the HQ-9/P — the country's only strategic-tier air defence system. Combat-proven during...
Pakistan Air Force
Pakistan Air Force Lays Out Next Procurement Steps Plus Pro
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) disclosed its near-term procurement priorities during the Joint Services Press Conference on 7 May, confirming plans for additional J-10CE fighters,...
The Flaw in Pakistan’s High-Tech Defence Strategy Plus Pro
Pakistan is building ISTAR and precision-strike capacity to create openings against India, but has the policy mindset caught up to exploit them before they close?
Demand Tracker: PAF’s Training System Gap Pro
The PAF's training fleet dates to the 1960s–1980s, but its frontline fighters now demand 4.5th-gen workflows. This tracker maps the gaps, vendors, and opportunities.
Market Retrospective: The Pakistan Air Force’s Drone Program Circa 2007 to 2026 Pro
Between 2007 and 2026, the Pakistan Air Force built one of South Asia's most diversified unmanned fleets – spanning Chinese, Turkish, and domestically produced platforms....
What the Reports Say About Pakistan’s J-35 Stealth Fighter Deal
Since the start of 2024, a steady stream of reports has pointed to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as the first export customer of China’s...
Why the U.S. Just Approved a $686M F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan Plus Pro
The U.S. just cleared a $686M F-16 package for Pakistan. From Link-16 upgrades to the 2040 timeline, here is what the deal really means for...
Baykar Reportedly in Talks to Set Up Drone Production Plant in Pakistan Plus Pro
Turkey's Baykar is in talks with the Pakistan Air Force to set up a drone assembly plant in the country.
Pakistan Signs Agreement to Export JF-17 Fighters to Undisclosed Country Plus Pro
Pakistan signed an MoU with an undisclosed country for the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft.
Why the Pakistan Air Force Must Rethink its Fighter Training Strategy Plus Pro
Pakistan's new 4.5+ gen jets have a hidden training gap. The old methods are obsolete, and the cost of failure is high. Here's the LIFT...