Usman Ansari

Usman Ansari is the Pakistan correspondent for Defense News.

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China launches Pakistan’s Hangor submarine, despite engine row with Germany

The initial Hangor II delivery timetable would have seen the four Chinese-built submarines delivered by 2023.

2 weeks ago

Pakistan unveils aircraft and rocket programs, parades military tech

The country displayed new equipment including the Haider platform, the first locally produced, Chinese-designed VT-4 main battle tank.

7 weeks ago

Pakistan faces tough competition in armored vehicles export

Pakistan’s Cavalier Group faces stiff competition from entrenched suppliers and is yet to secure domestic orders that could help export hopes.

Pakistan alarmed over Trump’s Afghanistan policy

Civilian and military authorities in Pakistan have reacted angrily to U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusations that Islamabad provides safe havens for terrorists operating in Afghanistan.

Pakistan conducts anti-ship missile test

The military’s media branch said the “land-based anti-ship missile” featured “advanced technology and avionics, which enable engagement of targets at sea with high accuracy.”

Pakistan Reveals Test of Submarine-Launched Missile

Pakistan on Monday publicly acknowledged for the first time it had successfully tested a submarine-launched cruise missile.

Pakistan Builds New Missile Boat to Protect Key Trade Routes

Pakistan has commenced construction of a new type of missile boat as part of efforts to modernize its navy to ensure security for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a trade route linking western China to the Arabian Sea via Pakistan’s deep water port of Gwadar.

Pakistan Unveils VLF Submarine Communications Facility

Pakistan on Tuesday unveiled a very low frequency (VLF) communication facility that will enable it to communicate with deployed submarines.

Chinese Helicopter Debuts at Pakistani Parade

The Chinese CAIC Z-10 helicopter gunship and the Shaheen III ballistic missile were notable participants of Pakistan Day.

Pakistan Seeks New Service Rifle, Upgraded Ordnance Facilities

ISLAMABAD — Trials are currently underway to select a new firearm for the Pakistan army to replace its G3 battle rifle and Chinese Type-56 AK-47 clones, which will also include upgrading facilities at the state-owned Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)

Additional F-16s for Pakistan May Hit Hurdles

Additional F-16s from the US remain central to Pakistan’s modernization efforts, but analysts say since there could be hurdles ahead, surplus fighters may be a credible alternative.

Little of Substance in Pak-US Strategic Dialogue

The latest Pak-US Strategic Dialogue held this week delivered little of real substance, although there were some surprises and the outcome was generally positive, analysts say.

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