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The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet

Pakistan is working to quadruple the size of its submarine fleet, while India is now aggressively working to build an extensive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. Can Pakistan overcome India’s efforts and, in turn, maintain a high-threat sub-surface posture?

Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties

by Quwa Team 999Views 0Likes

On 14 February, the governments of Turkey and Pakistan signed 13 new agreements, a number of which were aimed at strengthening bilateral defence, research and development, and industrial ties.

Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III

by Bilal Khan 1159Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) selected the NRIET KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for its forthcoming multi-role combat aircraft, the JF-17 Block-III.

Pakistan’s Economic Challenges: The Trade Deficit

by Bilal Khan 989Views 0Likes

Pakistan’s ongoing trade deficit will perpetually weaken its ability to sustain big-ticket arms or defence procurements. The fiscal funding necessary will continuously go towards repaying the debt created by the deficit, reducing the amount available for aircraft, ships, armoured vehicles, etc.

Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis

by Bilal Khan 1018Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Navy received Marine Assault Boats (MAB) from Poland. The Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) Chief of Air Staff says the PAF will have a solution for India’s Rafale. And the Pakistan Army may need to rethink its attack helicopter plans.

Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17B Fighters?

by Bilal Khan 1001Views 0Likes

In December 2019, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) rolled-out the first eight of 26 twin-seat JF-17B fighters for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). PAC will produce another 14 in 2020.

Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System

by Bilal Khan 1014Views 0Likes

The JF-17 Block-III is likely to incorporate a dedicated hardpoint for special mission pods, and while the addition of targeting and electronic warfare pods is confirmed, Pakistan should consider fitting the JF-17 with an infrared search and track (IRST) system as well.

Can Pakistan Capitalize on Ukraine’s Defence Industry?

by Bilal Khan 975Views 0Likes

Ukraine is implementing an extensive re-armament program for its armed forces along, in tandem, with growing the output and activity of its defence industry. The policy was cemented in August 2017, when Ukraine’s President, Petro Poroshenko, announced that Kiev was “launching a…

JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter

by Bilal Khan 1062Views 0Likes

In December 2019, the prototype of the JF-17 Block-III made its maiden test flight at CAIG’s facility in Chengdu. The Block-III retains the airframe of the preceding Block-I and Block-II, however, though the design will incorporate a range of new subsystems and…

The Question of Collaborating with Turkey on Defence

by Bilal Khan 1015Views 0Likes

In recent years, Turkey has risen to becoming Pakistan’s second leading arms supplier, following China. Could this relationship extend beyond procurement and stem into joint development and production?