- January 15th, 2026
Pakistan and Indonesia have reportedly accelerated negotiations over a potential acquisition of nearly 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets and associated armed unmanned systems, a move that could mark a consequential inflection point in Asia’s evolving defence procurement ecosystem. The...
Pakistan is approaching a defining milestone in its defence-industrial trajectory as it moves to finalise a US$1.5 billion (approximately RM7.05 billion) arms agreement with Sudan, a deal that would mark one of the most ambitious overseas military packages ever assembled...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are advancing negotiations to convert roughly US$2 billion in outstanding Saudi financial assistance into a structured defence procurement programme centred on the JF-17 Thunder Block III, a move that fuses urgent fiscal relief with strategic force...
Bangladesh is reportedly nearing the finalisation of a landmark defence procurement agreement with Pakistan for the acquisition of JF-17 Thunder Block III multirole fighter jets and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. Valued between USD 400 million and USD 700 million (approximately...
China is steadily boosting its influence in the global fighter jet market, banking on competitive pricing, flexible financing options, and minimal political restrictions to attract buyers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. While Beijing still trails dominant exporters...
Pakistan has concluded one of the largest weapons export agreements in its history, signing a multibillion-dollar deal to supply combat aircraft and military equipment to Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), according to information published by Reuters on December 22,...
Pakistan's defence industry: Islamabad has officially confirmed the signing of a US$4.6 billion (RM20.24 billion) agreement with Azerbaijan for the procurement of 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets. This deal marks not only one of the largest military export contracts...
A political storm is brewing in India following explosive claims that the country’s prized Rafale fighter jets may have been shot down by Pakistani aircraft during recent cross-border hostilities. A senior Telangana state minister and former Indian Air Force (IAF)...
At the heart of the bustling show floor of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar 2024 (IDEAS), Pakistan quietly signaled a transformative shift in its airpower doctrine. The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), operating under the Pakistan Air...