Pakistan Air Force News & Analysis Archives - Quwa

The Culture and Foundations for Research at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex

Unfortunately, the entities under Pakistan’s Strategic Plans Division provide many examples of what not to do in R&D organizations. Therefore, a quick study of the practices of the SPD’s organizations is extremely helpful in charting a future path for PAC’s AvRID directorate.

Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer

by Quwa Team 1233Views 0Likes

On 18 May 2020, Saab announced that it signed a SEK 1.553 billion ($160.5 million US) contract with an undisclosed buyer for its Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system.

The Groundwork to Induct a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

by Quwa Team 1146Views 0Likes

The draw the full effectiveness of a long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), the end-user must employ an integrated radar surveillance system. This system must eliminate coverage blind spots caused by the curvature of the Earth, and guide missiles using different radar-types.

How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra

by Quwa Team 1153Views 0Likes

In this article, we will attempt to outline broad goals of this FDCI, and the ingredients needed to establish such an institute keeping in mind various practical aspects.

Pakistan is Adapting its Training for Emerging Air Warfare Trends

by Quwa Team 978Views 0Likes

The final outcome of Swift Retort will see the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) tailor its training for large scale air operations and modern platforms at all stages.

Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems

by Quwa Team 1116Views 0Likes

Major fighter-jet producers have extensive flight dynamics and control groups and invest heavily in flight dynamics and control technologies and human resource. The lack of emphasis on this key technology in the institutional breakup for Project Azm is concerning.

Pakistan Must Diversify its Electronic Warfare Assets

by Quwa Team 1102Views 0Likes

In Operation Swift Retort, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lauded the effectiveness of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities. However, India will work to deprecate the PAF’s EW capabilities, and in turn, the PAF will need to keep pace by improving and diversifying…

Pakistan Should Prioritize Investment in the JF-17

by Quwa Team 1023Views 0Likes

Part 2 of ‘Pakistan’s 2030 Air Warfare Goals’ series argues that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) should modernize (or expand) its fighter fleet with solely the JF-17.

Pakistan’s Air Warfare Goals by 2030

by Quwa Team 1169Views 0Likes

Though a limited-scale conflict, Operation Swift Retort has given the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a template of how to modernize itself through the 2020s – and the potential risks it must address.

Pakistan Tests Ra’ad-II Air-Launched Cruise Missile

by Quwa Team 1116Views 0Likes

On 18 February 2020, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) test-fired the Ra’ad-II air-launched cruise missile (ALCM). The Ra’ad II has a stated range of 600 km, and it was launched from a PAF Dassault…