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Chinese Aircraft Carrier-US Concerns

Posted on19. Aug, 2011 by .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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 .

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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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S M Hali talks to Pakistan Naval Chief

Posted on11. Mar, 2011 by .

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Hali talks to Pakistan Naval Chief, Admiral Noman Bashir

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Russia: Army Modernization

Posted on02. Mar, 2011 by .

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By Vladimir Shabanov:
The federal program to modernize the national defense complex is going to be approved in the Russian Federation during the upcoming months. The financial side of the question has not been exposed yet. It transpired, though, that Russia would spend 20 trillion rubles to rearm the national army and navy.

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Pakistan: PN—Apex of Vigilance

Posted on23. Feb, 2011 by .

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By S. M. Hali:
In the sub-surface forces, PN has embarked upon the modernization and life extension of all existing submarines. Apart from modernization, PN is contemplating expansion of its submarine fleet and in this regard negotiations are underway with reputed submarine builders around the world. The aviation arm of PN is also under major up gradation and induction process.

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PAKISTAN: Indigenous Manufacturing Of JF 17 Aircraft

Posted on03. Jan, 2011 by .

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By Air Commodore Sohail Malik:
The JF 17 Thunder Programme is a landmark achievement in the quest for realizing a dream through friendly cooperation between two countries. The co production of JF 17, a vital and integral element of the overall programme, is undoubtedly a challenging project undertaken by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex in support of the national goal of self reliance. The newly established state of the art facilities represent a quantum leap in the technological capability of PAC and shall be a forerunner of even bigger endeavours.

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China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

Posted on01. Jan, 2011 by .

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By Bill Sweetman:
One question that may go unanswered for a long time concerns the degree to which cyberespionage has aided the development of the J-20. U.S. defense industry cybersecurity experts have cited 2006—close to the date when the J-20 program would have started—as the point at which they became aware of what was later named the advanced persistent threat (APT), a campaign of cyberintrusion aimed primarily at military and defense industries and characterized by sophisticated infiltration and exfiltration techniques.

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