Pakistan May Revise Attack Helicopter Procurement Plans Plus
With the US unwilling to subsidize Pakistan’s AH-1Z order or approve Turkey’s re-export licenses for the T129, the Pakistan Army may look at China’s Z-10ME...
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Pakistan Navy Seeks Platform for Long-Range Anti-Sub Aircraft Plus
In January 2020, the Pakistan Navy (PN) released a tender for one twin-engine jet-powered aircraft intended for conversion into a long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA).
The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet Plus
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....
Pakistan and Turkey Look to Deepen Defence Ties Plus
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...
Pakistan Selects KLJ-7A AESA Radar for JF-17 Block-III Plus
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 (Part 1): The Trade Deficit Plus
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...
Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates and Short Analysis Plus
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...
Why is the Pakistan Air Force Procuring 26 JF-17Bs? Plus
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...
Why the JF-17 Block-III Needs a Dedicated IRST System Plus
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...
JF-17 Block-III: Pakistan’s New Fighter Plus
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...