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China and Pakistan aren't allies. That has much to do with us as it does the Chinese. Our military and political leaders have traditionally aligned themselves with the US and UK, respectively, and would never make a move without tacit US/UK approval. I'd argue that even our relationship China...

Just my opinion, but I agree, the PAF will likely pursue a new air-to-air refueling (AAR) platform soon, maybe as its next acquisition target. However, I don't think getting the A330 MRTT directly from Airbus can be on the cards (as they have a vested business interest in India). But...I can...

tbh one wishes that at least some of his stuff comes true...like China transferring Qing-class SSKs with SLBM capability to the PN...

IMO our problem is that we have a general lack of leadership in the country. It's not just a civilian or military issue, but as a nation, we lack the mechanisms to build leaders. So, everyone across the board is fumbling the ball right now, be it generals, opposition, judges, and so on. Even...

Leonardo marketed the AW159 to the PN, but I think the PN could look at some original solution, possibly based on the Chinese Z-9 (e.g., some modifications to the subsystems).

Indeed, and I also remember being the first to focus on this program back in 2016 and even draw attention to the idea that the PN could customize it to carry VLS (something very few people thought could happen back then): https://quwa.org/2016/06/04/pakistan-eyeing-four-milgem-corvettes/...

We should also keep in mind that a ship has a long, multi-decade lifecycle. In about 15-20 years, the PN will visit the idea of giving these and other ships a mid-life-update; at that point, it's easier to absorb the costs of new weapon systems as a lot of the initial costs by that point will...

Sounds similar to what the Ababeel did.

IMO...Trudeau is coordinating with the US to pressure Modi, specifically on cutting Russia loose (esp. on crude oil). I doubt Canada would've gone this far without approval of the other 5-Eyes.

Design wise, the AS3600 isn't too far off from the Jinnah-class frigate (JCF) -- i.e., 300 tons heavier displacement, 5 m longer, near-identical breadth. I'd wager that a lot of the additional firepower is coming through thanks to an improved VLS and other internal configuration work, which --...

IIRC both S26T and Hangor are double-hull.

The irony is that the corrupt elites and ruling establishment need Pakistan to be one country. They need each other and -- more importantly -- the collective resources of Pakistan to sustain their antics. If they're left alone in smaller units, they'll die. If Pakistan falls, they'll fall too...

Hangor's an S-26, but with some differences compared to S-26T. We don't know what those exact differences are, but there are differences in length and displacement between the Hangor and S-26T.

PAF never bought a platform from national funds without planning for 90+ units.

From a project standpoint, where did the AK become so difficult? Was it because it was an original-ish design (Chinese platform with lots of PA customization)? Was it due to difficulties in sourcing Chinese inputs? I'm asking because if, hypothetically, we could engage specific input vendors...

Pakistan doesn't have sincere and competent elites who want to mobilize national resources (especially labour) to drive productive ends. Despite its issues, India has an elite that wants to compete on the global stage (e.g., Adani), so they heavily invest in building industry, penetrating global...

It could be the 70 km-range HQ-16B.

tbh it's not even Army culture, just lazy uncle culture. That's why we can't even trust civilian politicians.

IMO it's not just that, but the fact that with good leadership, you can mobilise Pakistan into a decent supply chain contributor and, potentially, more in terms of R&D. The Turks are taking some of that leadership role via the TAI office in Pakistan. And if the Turks manage to engage NESCOM...

Then tell the kids they're free to choose if they want or don't want to wear it at school. Instead, the state is enforcing a dress code by banning the attire associated with a religious group. It's obvious to every sane mind that state-backed discrimination is at play. Yeah, and France is...