Analysis: How Pakistan Will Improve Its Air Power
Using Swift Retort as a template, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will likely carry out the following acquisitions and changes.
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Pakistan Navy Invests in Original Weapon Programs
The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Sea Sultan Long-Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Jinnah-class frigate programs are key original projects.
Pakistan’s Drone Programs Poised for Growth
Pakistan has multiple drone programs under development or procurement as well as a new communications satellite in the roadmap.
Pakistan May Use VT-4 Technology on al-Khalid 2 Tank
In an interview, Heavy Industries Taxila’s (HIT) Chairman, Maj. Gen Syed Aamer Raza, suggested that the al-Khalid 2 main battle tank could use technology from...
Sealing the Afghan-Pakistan Border – A Case Study
Detection of crossings will be a serious capability gap as ground-based surveillance systems are limited. The solution is obvious: drones
Pakistan Looks at Expanding Space Development
Pakistan is allocating funds in its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget for 2021-2022 to study space development growth.
Pakistan Receives Additional VT4 and Al-Khalid-I Parts
In May 2021, Pakistan took delivery of additional VT4 main battle tanks (MBT) and subassemblies for the al-Khalid Improved (al-Khalid I).
The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
Pakistan was left with the choice of fully abandoning any and all efforts for nuclear weapons – or see itself closed off from Washington’s favour.
The Atomic Nucleus of Pakistan-US Ties
In recent weeks, there have been reports of the Pakistani government working to “reset” its relationship with the United States. Pakistan’s main goal is to...
More Pakistan Navy Ships Enter Construction
China and Turkey have laid the keels of the Pakistan Navy’s third Type 054A/P frigate and second MILGEM corvette, respectively. Pakistan will also receive its...