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Pakistan’s GIDS Eyes Munitions & Drones Sales in Latin America

Pakistan’s Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) was present at the 2025 Latin America Aerospace & Defence (LAAD) exhibition, which ran from April 01 to April 04, 2025, at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

India Inks $7.3B Deal for 156 Prachand/LCH Attack Helicopters

by Bilal Khan 9120Views 33Likes

On March 28th, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs 62,000 crore (about $7.3 billion USD) deal to procure 156 new Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) – or “Prachand” – attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Is a Loyal Wingman UCAV on Pakistan’s Procurement Roadmap?

by Bilal Khan 9082Views 32Likes

Several factors will drive the PAF to expand its UAS fleet into jet-powered UCAVs of various size and capability classes.

Lockheed Martin Looks to Upend Cruise Missile Market With $150K CMMT

by Bilal Khan 8755Views 22Likes

The Common Multi-Mission Truck (CMMT) was unveiled earlier this month as a modular, multirole cruise missile that could cost $150,000 per unit.

Embraer Offers C390 Transport Aircraft to Poland

by Bilal Khan 8270Views 24Likes

Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is actively courting Poland with its C-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, proposing not only the aircraft itself but also the establishment of a comprehensive local assembly line and supply chain integration.

Turkish Aerospace Pakistan Test Flies IQBAL Scaled Technology Demonstrator

by Bilal Khan 9127Views 19Likes

On 14 March 2025, Turkish Aerospace Pakistan successfully conducting the maiden test flight of “IQBAL,” a locally developed technology demonstrator.

Second Pakistani Hangor-Class Submarine Launched for Trials

by Bilal Khan 8179Views 21Likes

On March 15, the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, for sea trials.

Is Pakistan Close to Finally Securing a Strike Fighter?

by Bilal Khan 8240Views 18Likes

With it showing interest in the Chinese J-31/J-35 and Turkish KAAN, the Pakistan Air Force could be embarking on its most significant induction yet.

Swift Retort: How Pakistan Adapted in the Last Six Years

by Bilal Khan 8210Views 9Likes

The brief clash underscored a need for the PAF to expand the procurement pipeline across less developed areas, like drones, SAMs, EW/ESM, and ‘smart munitions’.

IDEX 2025 Recap: South Korea Makes Push into Key Middle East Markets

by Bilal Khan 7947Views 13Likes

This year marked a strategic push by South Korean companies to strengthen their foothold in the lucrative Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) defence markets, with government support playing a crucial role in their coordinated approach.