Analysis: The JF-17’s Unique Value Proposition on the Market
As the JF-17 seemingly closes in on its third export sale (to Argentina), this article explores why more countries may seek the Sino-Pak multi-role fighter.
Pakistan
Pakistan Reveals its Own ‘Space Command’
By Syed Aseem Ul Islam On 15 September 2021, the Pakistan Army (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the Pakistan...
Analysis: How Pakistan Can Design a Loyal Wingman Drone
Designing these UCAVs that are approaching manned fighter jets in complexity will give PAC experience and build capacity that it is lacking.
Realigning Project Azm: Balancing Ambition and Pragmatism
PAC is seeking foreign partners for collaboration in the development of the FGFA. Serious discussions are being held with Turkish Aerospace Industries on merging the...
Pakistan’s HIT Develops In-House 155 mm Artillery Gun
Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) revealed that it developed its own 155 mm howitzer gun. The Pakistan Army is currently testing the new artillery gun.
IDEF 2021: Pakistan Defence News Updates
IDEF 2021 saw the reveal of Pakistan’s Jinnah-class frigate, a contract between TAI and NESCOM to collaborate on the Anka UAV, and interest in Turkish...
Pakistan’s First MILGEM Corvette Launched – PNS Babur
On 15 August 2021, Istanbul Naval Shipyard launched the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) first MILGEM corvette, which the PN has named PNS Babur.
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.
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.