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...
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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...
Monthly Defense News – October 2023
Nigeria Receives First T129 Attack Helicopters from Turkey. Thailand Looks to Pivot S26T Purchase to a New Frigate Instead.
JF-17 Thunder: Giving 20 Important Years with Decades More to Come
It has been a little over 20 years since the maiden flight of the first JF-17 prototype. Since then, the fighter has undergone multiple iterations...
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...
Monthly Defense News – September 2023
India mulls second indigenous aircraft carrier. Pakistan's GIDS reveals indigenous turbojet engine for cruise missile and drone applications.
Pakistan Navy Makes Gains in Surface Combatant Programs
Key Pakistan Navy (PN) surface combatant programs have started materializing, namely its Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette and Yarmouk-class Batch-II offshore patrol vessel (OPV) programs. On September...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part 2)
In August, Turkey’s Deputy Defense Minister, Celal Sami Tüfekçi, said that Turkish officials will visit Pakistan to discuss the latter’s potential entry into Turkey’s next-generation...
Analysis: Why is Pakistan Pursuing the TF-X Kaan Fighter? (Part-1)
What does Turkey have to gain from letting Pakistan join the KAAN? Would Pakistan be an asset – or a liability?