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Jordan takes delivery of surplus Blackhawk helicopters from the U.S; India clears $3 billion U.S. in arms purchases from Israel; and more
Pakistan
Analysis: Pakistan Should Get a Light Anti-Ship/Cruise Missile
A lightweight anti-ship cruise missile offers specific advantages, especially in terms of the JF-17’s limited payload capacity
German Company Transforms AIM-9L into Air-to-Ground Missile
Diehl BGT is looking to complete the development of its Laser Guided Sidewinder (LaGS) program in 2016, a project to convert the AIM-9L into an...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Fighter Modernization Roadmap (Part 2)
Today’s piece will review the JF-17 and its role in forming the mainstay of the PAF fighter fleet, not only in terms of the upcoming...
Analysis: Pakistan’s Fighter Modernization Roadmap (Part-1)
The next several years will be critical for the PAF as it intends to phase-out a significant number of its legacy fighters by 2020. For...
The Pakistan Navy’s Frigate Options
In terms of the long-term, Pakistan will be best served by selecting a new-generation frigate, which it can then build-upon...
Potential in Pakistan-Ukraine Defence Ties?
Ukraine’s ambassador to Pakistan, expressed hope that Ukraine and Pakistan would strengthen their defence ties, particularly in the area of defence industry cooperation.
Could Italy’s Selex ES Equip the JF-17 Block-III?
The JF-17's Chief Project Directo said that Selex was competing for the JF-17 Block-III's AESA radar requirement; could more be afoot in this area?
This Week in Defence News
22-28 January 2016 - JF-17 spotted with alternate refuelling probe; Pakistan looks to expand its shipbuilding capacity; Pakistan’s initiates C-130B/E upgrade & life-extension plan
Should Pakistan Consider Used F-16s?
It is possible that the PAF is considering used F-16s as a means to both plug nearing operational gaps as well as steadily ...