In the 60's, Pakistan Navy ventured in the arena of asymmetric warfare, by ordering Midget submarines and swimmer delivery vehicles from Italy. These are generally known to be limited anti-shipping and mining platforms. Hence was the formation of Pakistan's frogmen branch, setup on the pattern...
Gentlemen,
Today's Indian Tri-Service briefing highlights the utter failure of Indian Air Defences, and the sheer incompetency of the Indian Air Force. I write this brief based on what the Indian side is saying:
Time on Target, 1000 Hours:
- Twenty Four Pakistan Aircraft, F16s, Mirages, and...
I need some help from this forum on the current and developing weapons in the Subcontinent theatre that threaten Pakistan. What the current Range Extension kits, long range air to ground missiles and cruise missiles in the Indian Air Force inventory, and what systems are in development / trials...
Gentlemen,
In my analysis, its time that Pakistan seriously considers working in the area of Directed Energy Weapons, DEW. DEW weapons are possible using Laser, Microwave, Kinetic Energy (Rail) and Magnetic Pulse.
One of the practical first steps for dew could be laser. This would be essential...
Today marks the official signing of the long awaited, discussed, contested contract of Rafale aircraft for Indian Air Force. Enter the first western designed fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft, most suitable for Indian desire of airspace domination over the sub-continent.
However, I...
Pakistan Air Force opted for a compromise solution, with the inability to get European weapons, for SD-10 air to air missile. The weapon is now in service, with many hundred on order. However, what is the future of this weapon? Considering the evolving threat of BVRAACM in the theatre, it is...
Gents (and ladies, if any),
I would like to start an operational / technical debate/discussion on JF17 Block III Configuration. It has been known in public media that PAF intends to integrate an AESA radar in Block III configuration, in replacement of KLJ7. Further, it is quite popular belief...
Part of Project Crystal and PADS-77, Pakistan Invested in acquiring Siemens Mobile Pulse Doppler Radars (MPDRs), with 45 Km, 60 Km ,and 90 Km Range and respective models MPDR-45, 60, and 90. These radars have served PAF by filling the gaps in high level radar coverage. These radars have also...