Search results

Yep, @JamD caught that back then too. I suspect the high cost of the REK was due to tech transfer for the IREK.

OPV 2500 (i.e., 2600 in the PN) | https://www.damen.com/catalogue/defence-and-security/opv?view=models&model=Offshore-Patrol-Vessel-2500#offshore-patrol-vessel-2500 OPV 2200 (i.e., 1900 in the PN) |...

It emulates the BAE Striker II in concept, but it still seems like a distinct system in itself. I guess Aselsan might have gotten some BAE consultants to help out, but I'm betting Turkish IP will drive its development. Heck, there even seems to be an original Turkish oxygen mask program. On...

I think Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a big part of the future. You'd want the attack helicopters to coordinate very closely with the loitering munitions, esp. if they're deployed off-board from some vehicle. Ideally, you'd have a situation where the loitering munitions could cluster around...

Surplus Block-25s and Block-32s probably.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

For now, it seems that the Z-10ME is the primary anti-tank option, the T129 is the preferred armed recon and high-altitude option.

If you give them a 12-15 year turnaround time, I think it's doable.

It sounds like these new corridors might gear China closer to our private sector than the government. Generally, our government can't properly handle big projects like CPEC. So, if the Chinese are still continuing with sub-projects like these, then they have new or different groups to work with...

I'm thinking of an original SSP design to replace the Agosta 90Bs by 2040. With help from a principal contractor, NRDI would carry out the design and integration work from the ground up. NRDI directly works with the OEMs for engines, electronics, AIP, etc. The boat line would carry the names of...

Not from DCNS/Naval Group. I think we'll start hearing talk about an original SSP program.

I'd keep an eye on submarines -- full-sized SSPs.

Type 214 loans here we come @SQ8

Greece is upgrading all of its PW-equipped F-16s, the only ones left are the GE-equipped ones. However, I don't think the PAF is interested in those planes. It's hunting for various PW-equipped variants, e.g., Block-25, 32, 42, and 52. IIRC, it's pretty much just the U.S. that has most of these...

The best-case scenario: What we're now seeing between Pakistan and Turkey, e.g., MILGEM, Jinnah-class frigate, Akinci, etc. The worst-case scenario: What we're now seeing between Pakistan and South Africa, e.g., not much besides the LRMPA project (with Paramount Group). If things with ROK end...

IMO, the situation could play out like this: 1. Da'esh will one day attack the IEA. 2. ISI will pressure the IEA to now call on "brotherly support" 3. Pakistan will go into Afghanistan with (1) IEA approval and (2) a sense that they're supporting a brotherly cause. This would totally isolate...

It sounds like the US is about to give Pakistan clearance to strike in Afghanistan. They can't say it upfront as that may contravene their deal with IEA, but the implication is clear. @SQ8 @Falcon26 @Yasser76 “And whether it is TTP (Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan) that may be targeting Pakistan...

To its credit, the Prussians at least had ambition and a work ethic to back it up. I'd rather Pakistan be like Prussia than whatever it is today.

Well, that doesn't necessarily hurt rulers who can count their apartments in the U.K or Papa John's branches in the U.S. Our politicians neither care about Pakistan nor are they institutionally trained to run a country. If you dig into what these people say, there isn't a lot of depth or vision...

Folks should stop assuming the interests of Pak leaders equal Pak national interests. Our leaders don't care about the high cost of oil or other Saudi machinations. They care about their own personal interests and, in that vein, KSA is doing a fine job. Whenever crap hits the fan for any...