Archive for 'Military Technology'
Pak China Thunders
Posted on16. Nov, 2012 by Hamid Waheed.
By Waheed Hamid The importance of self reliance in Defence Production in Pakistan practically started in 1951 with the establishment of Pakistan Ordnance Factory (POF) at WAH. Over the years the base of defence production expanded production units like Heavy Industries Taxila, Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra and Directorate General of Munitions Production alongwith its R&D organizations. [...]
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JF 17: A Gem Of An Aircraft
Posted on14. Nov, 2012 by Hamid Waheed.
PAF- JF-17 THUNDER ROARS IN THE SKIES OF ZHUHAI CHINA By Waheed Hamid Zhuhai International Air Show in China was inaugurated with an impressive inauguration ceremony today. The Air Show is being participated / attended by professionals & representatives of Aviation Industry from China as well as professionals from all over the world. For participation [...]
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Chinas new aircraft carrier
Posted on12. Oct, 2012 by S M Hali.
Should South East Asia be concerned? By S. M. Hali China joined the exclusive club of navies operating aircraft carriers with the unveiling of Liaoning, a former Soviet Union carrier. The vessel was commissioned in the last years of the Soviet Union, where it was known as the Varyag, before being sold to Chinese buyers by the [...]
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INS CHAKRA: A POTENTIAL THREAT TO INDIAN OCEAN STABILITY
Posted on16. Apr, 2012 by Naveed Ahmed.
By Naveed Ahmed INS CHAKRA, a nuclear submarine, was formally inducted into the Indian Fleet at VISHAKAPATNAM, Headquarters of Eastern Naval Command, by the Indian defence minster Mr AK Antony on 4 April 2012. This event could have taken place two years earlier but for the accident onboard the vessel during her sea trials in [...]
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India in search of sub-surface weapons
Posted on19. Mar, 2012 by Parevez Asghar.
INDIA’S QUEST FOR A SUBSURFACE STRATEGIC DETERRENCE CAPABILITY By Rear Admiral Pervaiz Asghar HI(M) On 27 January this year, an event occurred which went largely unnoticed within the country but caused ripples amongst the naval analysts community. This was the handover of a submarine from Russian to Indian hands. Nothing unusual there, one may be [...]
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Chinese Aircraft Carrier-US Concerns
Posted on19. Aug, 2011 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali:
Analysts are claiming that they have not seen any catapult or arrester wire system on board from satellite photographs thus they are speculating that China will use its aircraft carrier only for helicopters. Without catapults or arrester wires, the carrier will not be able to operate any airborne early-warning aircraft needed to provide comprehensive radar coverage for fleets.
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Pakistan: Inside the Military Budget
Posted on06. Jun, 2011 by Dr Raja M Khan.
By Dr. Raja Muhammad Khan For the financial year 2011-12, the Government of Pakistan has increased the country’s Military budget by 12 percent. This also includes the 15% increase in the salaries of the employees. The total amount of the budget is Rs. 495 billion, compared to Rs 442 billion for the year 2010-11. In [...]
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PAF: second to none
Posted on29. Apr, 2011 by S M Hali.
Shaheen is a born flier high and above the rest, to dive and strike is its favourite sport. By S. M. Hali In an era of sophistication and state-of-the-art technology, Indian Air Force (IAF), which enjoyed an edge over its adversary, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in numbers as well as hi-tech aircraft is gradually [...]
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Pakistan: Plugging the Cold Start gap
Posted on27. Apr, 2011 by S M Hali.
By S. M. Hali:
India has been testing its Cold Start doctrine in various war games and military exercises including the current Corps level Exercise “Vijayi Bhav”, in the Rajasthan desertand at the same time has been browbeating Pakistan. However, Nasr or “help” which is also the title of one of the Quranic verses, will ably plug that gap and ensure that India is deterred from any such adventurism.
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India Accepts Pakistan Air Force is a Leading Force
Posted on23. Apr, 2011 by Raja Mujtaba.
By Raja G Mujtaba:
According to official sources, PAF is in the process of acquiring J10 the latest machine from China. The exact number or its assembly or production in Pakistan has not yet been finalized. This aircraft would surpass most of the advance jet fighters and compete with any aircraft in its class.
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