Rise of the Tactical Fighter
How the JF-17 Thunder, Tejas, F/A-50 Golden Eagle, and JAS-39 Gripen are leading the way in reviving the deployment of lightweight ‘tactical’ fighters.
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Monthly Defense News – November 2023
Turkey Expresses Interest in the Eurofighter Typhoon. Portugal Orders Multirole Vessel Capable of Being a Drone Carrier.
Pakistan Reportedly Negotiating for L-15 Trainers from China
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly speaking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for the procurement of Hongdu L-15 lead-in-fighter-trainers (LIFT).
What is Baykar Group Doing in Pakistan?
In August 2023, the private Turkish defence contractor Baykar announced that it will conduct research and development (R&D) work at Pakistan’s National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP).
Pakistan Debuts JF-17 Block-3 at 2023 Dubai Air Show
In November, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) brought its newly inducted JF-17 Block-III to the 2023 Dubai Air Show, marking the latest Thunder variant’s international debut.
Monthly Defense News – October 2023
Nigeria Receives First T129 Attack Helicopters from Turkey. Thailand Looks to Pivot S26T Purchase to a New Frigate Instead.
Analysis: Is Pakistan’s Next Strategic Focus on Boosting Munitions Output?
Ukraine’s struggles are exposing the necessity of having a reliable domestic munitions production capability.
The Quiet Rise of the Pakistan Navy (Part 1)
Admiral Ashraf will inherit an expansive modernization effort across the PN’s surface, sub-surface, and aviation domains, one that is arguably unprecedented in scope and complexity in the PN’s history.
Monthly Defense News – September 2023
India mulls second indigenous aircraft carrier. Pakistan's GIDS reveals indigenous turbojet engine for cruise missile and drone applications.
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