Chengdu reportedly achieves milestone in JF-17 Block-III development
The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) reportedly pushed the JF-17 Block-III through the ‘preliminary design stage’
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Pakistan approves Gwadar Shipyard program
The Pakistani government has greenlit the construction of a new shipyard in Gwadar, the country’s new deep-sea port in the Arabian Sea.
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Pakistan Air Force inaugurates new air base – PAF Bholari
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inaugurated its new air base, PAF Bholari, on December 25.
Pakistan Senate Committee calls for shipbuilding growth
The Pakistani Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Production called for an expansion to Pakistan’s shipbuilding infrastructure through Gwadar.
Bahrain National Guard and Pakistan Army agree to joint-exercise
The Bahrain National Guard and the Pakistan Army signed a memorandum-of-understanding to undertake a joint counter-terrorism exercise in Bahrain.
STM says it is nearing MILGEM sales in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret AŞ (STM) says that its negotiations with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in advanced stages.
Second JF-17B prototype now flying
The second prototype of the twin-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder – designated JF-17B – is now undergoing flight tests in China
GD-OTS receives $3.1 m contract for Pakistan AH-1Z program
The DoD has awarded a $3.1 million contract to General Dynamics-OTS Inc. to supply A/A49E-7(V4) gun turrets for Pakistan’s AH-1Z Viper