NORINCO is ready to produce the AH4 lightweight howitzer
According to China’s NORINCO, the AH4 lightweight 155mm howitzer development is complete, and the howitzer is now ready for production.
Pakistan
Understanding Pakistan’s Maritime Interests
According to Senator and Chairman Defence Mushahid Hussain, the Pakistan Navy was poised to take on a significant role in Pakistan’s geo-political future.
German firm receives contract to configure Pakistani ATR-72s
A German firm named Rheinland Air Service (RAS) received a contract to configure an unspecified number of Pakistan Navy ATR-72s into ASW aircraft.
The JF-17 II: Introducing BVR & Precision Strike (Updated)
An overview of the JF-17's value to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), mainly as a new backbone fighter for mainstreaming current capabilities to the fleet.
This Week in Review: Technology Transfer & Offsets
An introductory overview of transfer-of-technology (ToT) and commercial offsets in the context of developing world defence industries and militaries.
Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 3): Cruise Missiles & Sub-Munitions
This is part three of Quwa’s discussion on Pakistan’s pursuit of force multiplier assets. Part one offered an overview of the – primarily economic –...
Pakistan’s Force Multipliers (Part 2): Precision-guided bombs
Force multipliers such as stand-off range weapons will likely be central aspects of the Pakistan Air Force’s procurement plans in the short and medium-term.
Will Pakistan focus on force multipliers? (Part-1)
An overview of financially sound and technically feasible options available to Pakistan in its efforts to achieve and maintain deterrence against its foes.
India moves to bolster anti-submarine warfare capabilities
The Government of India has approved an order of four P-8I Neptune MPA and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes.
Jordan has put up 15 F-16A/B MLU for sale (to Pakistan?)
The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has listed 14 F-16A and 1 F-16B Block-15 Mid-Life Update (MLU) multi-role fighters for sale on its official website.