Key military exercises in the Middle East
A brief look at impotant military exercises that have taken place (and will be taking place) in the Middle East: Anatolian Eagle, EFES 2016, Eager...
Pakistan
What did Pakistan gain from the JF-17?
The JF-17 Thunder is one of Pakistan’s cornerstone programs, but little is understood about its importance, especially from a strategic standpoint
With no FMF support, Pakistan opts out of F-16 deal
Without support from the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, Pakistan opted to let an approved purchase of eight F-16C/D Block-52 expire.
Pakistan’s Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE)
An overview of the purpose and objectives of the Pakistan Air Force's new training organization, the Airpower Centre of Excellence (ACE).
Indigenization will be critical to Pakistan’s next-generation fighter
According to the Pakistan Air Force's commander, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, the next-gen fighter will be driven by building indigenous capacity
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
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.