A Pragmatic Vision for Project Azm
FGFAs, which are exponentially more complex, will face inevitable delays, so the PAF can decide to “cut its losses” by killing the FGFA program and,...
Pakistan Air Force News & Analysis Archives
Is the New Klimov RD-93MA Engine an Option for the JF-17?
With Russia’s United Engine Corporation (UEC) announcing that it started testing its RD-93MA turbofan engine, could the new powerplant make its way to the JF-17?
Pakistan’s UAV Development, Deployment, and Future
The importance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the modern battlespace is widely recognized in our times. With the success that UAVs have had in...
Drones: How Pakistan Can Learn From Turkey
Turkey is setting an example of how to use armed UAVs against opposing military forces both today, and in the future. In contrast, Pakistan has...
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...
Saab Announces Undisclosed Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C Buyer
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...
The Groundwork to Induct a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
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...
How To Establish a Flight Dynamics and Control Institute at PAC Kamra
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...
Pakistan is Adapting its Training for Emerging Air Warfare Trends
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...
Why PAC Needs In-House Development of Flight Control Systems
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...