Pakistan is planning to upgrade 74 F-16s
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is in talks with Turkish Aerospace Industries to upgrade 74 F-16A/B & C/D. Specific details have not yet been disclosed
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Pakistan orders Italian AW139 search & rescue helicopters
The Government of Pakistan will add several new AW139 search and rescue helicopters to its fleet of 11 in an effort to revamp its civil...
Haider: Understanding Pakistan’s next-generation tank
In recent years, the Pakistan Army has been evaluating new generation main battle tanks, such as VT-4, under the “Haider” program. But why?
Ukraine introduces new 1500hp diesel engine for tanks
The Malyshev Plant has begun offering its new 1500hp engine for existing as well as new-built main battle tanks. It is derived from the widely...
Ideas about the JF-17 Block-III’s AESA radar
The JF-17 Block-III is a significant upgrade of the Thunder, and an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar will be the most important addition.
Ukraine-Pakistan defence ties – a missed opportunity?
In ignoring Ukraine’s desire for enhanced defence cooperation, is Pakistan actually missing out on the opportunity to access valuable technology?
White House will keep pushing subsidized F-16s for Pakistan
In a bid to maintain long-term U.S. interests, the White House is expected to continue backing its decision of offering FMF-subsidized F-16s to Pakistan.
Does Pakistan need new frigates?
The Pakistan Navy is undergoing modernization, but new frigates are not (yet) on the horizon; are they really necessary? Or are frigates antiquated?
Pakistani Defence Minister: Other options besides F-16s
Pakistan’s Minister of Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, informed journalists that Pakistan could pursue other combat aircraft options besides the F-16.
King Air 350ER: Pakistan’s little known surveillance aircraft
The Beechcraft King Air 350 ER Special Mission aircraft is a well rounded ISR asset – two are in use with the Pakistan Armed Forces.