The Growth of Pakistan’s Air Defence Environment
A summary of Pakistan’s overall procurement roadmap and general strategy of its air defence systems.
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Monthly Defense News Recap – April 2022
This week’s Quwa Premium article is a recap of some defence news items from around the world. Besides a basic overview of the news, this...
J-10CE: The Story of Pakistan’s Newest Fighter Acquisition
In March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force inducted its first batch of six J-10CE multi-role fighter aircraft from China.
Pakistan Intends to Rely More on China for Armaments
In early April 2022, the Pakistan Army’s (PA) Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, said that Western supply restrictions have pushed Pakistan...
Turkey Sets Direction for Indigenous Fighter Engine
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is developing an indigenous engine through its subsidiary, TR Motor, which it acquired in 2017.
Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others.
Analysis: The BrahMos-Mian Channu Incident
On 09 March 2022, an Indian Air Force (IAF) BrahMos supersonic land-attack cruise missile (LACM) crashed in Mian Channu, an area located in Khanewal District...
After Inducting the J-10CE, Pakistan Hints at More Acquisitions
In a promotional video, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) hinted that it was procuring the Wing Loong 2 as well as Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı...
Drones: The Future of ‘Budget’ Air Power?
The success of the Bayraktar TB2 is not only inviting the interest of established air forces. Rather, these drones could be a new entryway for...
Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs.