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The JF-17’s air-launched rocket (CM-400AKG)

Marketed as a ‘supersonic anti-ship missile’, the CM-400AKG is among the proposed stand-off range weapon options for the JF-17 Thunder, a multi-role fighter co-produced by Pakistan and China. The CM-400AKG is marketed with a weight of 400 kg and top-speed of Mach…

Could a Western Radar Work on the JF-17?

by Bilal Khan 182Views 0Likes

Though the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is likely to select a Chinese active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 Block-3, the Leonardo Grifo-E is an option. The Grifo-E presents the JF-17 with a Western AESA radar option, but would it…

Though Slow, Pakistan’s Armour and Artillery Modernization is Moving

by Bilal Khan 169Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Army’s armour and artillery modernization efforts are moving at a slow pace, but they are progressing across multiple fronts, including the development of next-generation systems.

Understanding Pakistan’s Defence Industry Woes

by Bilal Khan 191Views 0Likes

In July 2019, the Pakistan Army’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called for greater public-private sector collaboration in Pakistan’s defence space. However, bar a comprehensive shift in policy, such change is unlikely to occur in Pakistan.

Overview: Turkish Aerospace’s Future Helicopter Programs

by Bilal Khan 181Views 0Likes

A summary of Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) forthcoming helicopter programs: the 10-ton ATAK-2 Heavy Attack Helicopter, 10-ton General Utility/Transport Helicopter, and T-625 Utility Helicopter.

A Look at How the Pakistan Navy’s Pairing Eastern & Western Solutions

by Bilal Khan 185Views 0Likes

Through its MILGEM corvette/frigate and Damen corvette/offshore patrol vessel programs, the Pakistan Navy is opting to pair Chinese, Turkish and Western systems to create bespoke solutions.

Pakistan Outlines MILGEM Configuration

by Bilal Khan 180Views 0Likes

The Pakistan Navy disclosed to the Turkish Media the anti-ship warfare (AShW) and anti-air warfare (AAW) configuration of its forthcoming MILGEM corvettes/frigates.

Pakistan Inches Closer to Inducting the JF-17 Block 3

by Bilal Khan 261Views 0Likes

With its maiden flight slated by the end of 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is preparing for the production and induction of the JF-17 Block 3. The JF-17 Block 3 is the first major iterative update of the JF-17 Thunder, which…

Pakistan Positioning JF-17 for Ground Attack Role

by Bilal Khan 185Views 0Likes

With reportedly 50 Aselsan ASELPOD targeting pods on order, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is clearly steering the JF-17 to take the lead in ground attack missions.

Pakistan Defence Review: News Updates

by Bilal Khan 192Views 0Likes

The official designation of the Pakistan Navy’s ATR-72 MPA is ‘Sea Eagle.’ The Pakistan Navy selected Aselsan’s Zargana and ALPER for the Agosta 90B and Damen OPV 1900, respectively. Pakistan is seeking new suppliers in lieu of its tenuous relations with the…