Bilal Khan

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Pakistan Air Force Chief Meets with Chinese Defence Minister

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home» Defense News» Pakistan Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Minister to Strengthen Military CooperationThe Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmad Babar, met with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing on Tuesday, 08 April, 2025. According to the Global Times, the high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral military cooperation between the two nations amid evolving regional security challenges.
Fincantieri Cuts Steel for First FREMM EVO Frigate for Italian Navy

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home» Europe» Fincantieri Cuts Steel for First FREMM EVO Frigate for Italian NavyFincantieri marked the start of construction on the Italian Navy’s first FREMM EVO (Evolution) frigate with a steel-cutting ceremony at its Riva Trigoso shipyard near Genoa on April 3, 2025.
Pakistan’s GIDS Eyes Munitions & Drones Sales in Latin America

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Pakistan’s Global Industrial and Defence Solutions (GIDS) was present at the 2025 Latin America Aerospace & Defence (LAAD) exhibition, which ran from April 01 to April 04, 2025, at the Riocentro Exhibition & Convention Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Colombia Selects JAS-39E/F Gripen for Fighter Modernization Needs

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home» Defense News» Colombia Selects JAS-39E/F Gripen for Fighter Modernization NeedsColombia has officially chosen the Swedish-made Saab JAS 39E/F Gripen as its next-generation combat aircraft, marking a milestone in its defense modernization efforts. The announcement was made by President Gustavo Petro on April 3, 2025, following the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Sweden.
Hanwha Aerospace Wins $254 M K9 Howitzer Deal with India

2 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Hanwha Aerospace has signed a $254 million (370 billion won) contract to supply K9 self-propelled howitzers to India, marking the second major procurement of the weapon system by the Indian Army. The agreement, finalized on April 3, 2025, continues the strategic partnership between South Korea and India in defense technology and industrial cooperation. The contract involves the delivery of 100 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Ministry of Defence.
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin Unveil the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS)

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home» Europe» Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin Unveil the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS)Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have officially revealed the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS), a next-generation precision-strike platform designed to meet the evolving demands of modern battlefields. The announcement was made during an international summit in Europe, which brought together defense officials and experts from 14 nations.
India Inks $7.3B Deal for 156 Prachand/LCH Attack Helicopters

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

On March 28th, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs 62,000 crore (about $7.3 billion USD) deal to procure 156 new Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) – or “Prachand” – attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Under the contract, 90 Prachand attack helicopters will be allocated to the Indian Army (IA), while the Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct 66 units.
India Inks $830 M ATAGS Artillery Deal With Bharat Forge & TASL

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

On March 26th, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it signed contracts worth ₹6,900 crore (approximately $830 million) with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) for the procurement of 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) and 327 High Mobility Vehicle 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles.
Bangladesh Defence News

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

Home » Bangladesh Defence News LinkedIn X Facebook The governments of Bangladesh and China discussed the potential sale of combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), according to a press statement released by the Office of the Chief…
Bangladeshi and Chinese Leaders Talk Possible Fighter Sale

3 weeks ago | quwa.org | Bilal Khan

The governments of Bangladesh and China discussed the potential sale of combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), according to a press statement released by the Office of the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh on March 28th. The announcement came alongside numerous other matters discussed during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ official visit to Beijing, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping as well as other top Chinese officials.