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Delivery of a complete fleet renewal is expected by the end of the decade. How likely is that to happen? → Read More
Bahria Boat Building Yard launched its first 12T marine assault boat at its Karachi facility as part of a technology transfer deal with a Polish company. → Read More
The move helps meet a demand by the International Monetary Fund that the country achieve a primary budget surplus of 153 billion rupees, or 0.2% of the national output for the new financial year in order to revive an IMF bailout package. → Read More
Here's what we know about Argentina's progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry. → Read More
Though mainly covering salary increases, some of the extra money is earmarked for infrastructure such as the continued development of Jinnah Naval Base in Ormara, the Navy’s main operational base, and a naval air base in Turbat. → Read More
Pakistan was commemorating March 23, 1940, when the Muslim leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded independence from British rule. → Read More
Despite having acquired key defense equipment from Ukraine since the 1990s, Russia’s invasion of the country will not cause support issues for Pakistan, as this weaponry was already being phased out, an industry source has told Defense News. → Read More
Overconfidence in its newly acquired S-400 air defense system may give India a false sense of invulnerability and increase the likelihood of a military miscalculation involving archrival Pakistan, analysts warn. → Read More
Pakistan has officially confirmed its long-speculated acquisition of the Chinese J-10C “Firebird” fighter, which will arrive in time to take part in the March 23 Pakistan Day parade. → Read More
With India having ordered advanced T-90MS tanks, built a fleet of T-90As and upgraded most of its T-72M1 fleet, Pakistan is countering with its own acquisition and upgrade programs. → Read More
Named Tughril, the frigate and its sister ships are the most powerful surface vessels planned under Pakistan’s naval modernization program, meant to redress a conventional imbalance with India. → Read More
The fourth-generation JF-17 is jointly developed and produced by China’s Chengdu Aerospace Corporation and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. → Read More
A source with knowledge of Pakistan’s defense programs tells Defense News that Paramount Group is now the lead contractor on the conversion project, with Leonardo relegated to supplying hardware. → Read More
Follow-on contracts are expected to bring Pakistan's total number of Sea Sultan aircraft to 10, replacing the country’s long-serving P-3C Orion fleet. → Read More
This marks the latest development in the Pakistan Air Force’s involvement in the Nigerian Air Force’s modernization program. → Read More
A diplomatic row between the United States and Turkey is continuing to jeopardize a planned procurement by Pakistan. → Read More
Defense News has contacted regional government and military officials, businesses, and analysts to find out who is keeping pace in the worldwide contest. → Read More
When converted for Pakistani service, the aircraft will be called Sea Sultan. → Read More
Pakistan’s Navy is racing to plug operational and technological gaps as part of an unprecedented modernization effort, but analysts are divided on whether the move will deter adversaries. → Read More
The Pakistani government’s restrictions on the defense industry are stifling potential and must go, according to the president of the trade body Pakistan Aerospace Council. → Read More