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...
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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 ...
Understanding the Pakistan Army’s Attack Helicopter Plans
The Pakistan Army's near 40-strong Cobra fleet (Flight Global) has reached the point where a suitable successor must enter the pipeline, so as to ensure...
This Week in Defence News
Pakistan tests Ra’ad ALCM, Pakistan’s Defence Minister confident of new F-16s, Indonesia on-track to delivering first SSV to Philippines, Iraq plans to spend nearly $2bn...
Is There Potential in Brazilian-Pakistani Defence Ties?
The sale of MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles and Piranha air-to-air missiles served as an important bridge for Brazilian-Pakistani commercial defence ties. Not only did they demonstrate...
Pakistan Reportedly Interested in the Altay MBT
Pakistan, who has sought to cultivate strong defence ties with Ankara over the past decade through a series of arms purchases, joint-exercises and a bilateral...