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 days 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.

5 weeks ago

Pakistani defense conglomerate unveils new drone, missiles at IDEF

Global Industrial and Defence Solutions showed off its Faaz-RF and Faaz-IIR medium-range, air-to-air missiles, as well as the Shahpar III combat UAV.

Pakistan aims to boost defense exports with new government body

Pakistan wants to bolster its arms exports through a new government body meant to attract foreign direct investment and ease the manner of doing business.

Pakistan unveils increased defense budget, IMF decries spending plan

The Pakistani government has requested a nearly 16% increase to its defense budget, despite a standoff with the International Monetary Fund.

How are Pakistan’s naval modernization plans coming along?

Delivery of a complete fleet renewal is expected by the end of the decade. How likely is that to happen?

Pakistan launches first locally built assault boat

Bahria Boat Building Yard launched its first 12T marine assault boat at its Karachi facility as part of a technology transfer deal with a Polish company.

Pakistan slashes military modernization fund by 20%

The move helps meet a demand by the International Monetary Fund that the country achieve a primary budget surplus of 153 billion rupees, or 0.2% of the national output for the new financial year in order to revive an IMF bailout package.

Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here's what we know about Argentina's progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.

Pakistan boosts defense budget by nearly 6%

Though mainly covering salary increases, some of the extra money is earmarked for infrastructure such as the continued development of Jinnah Naval Base in Ormara, the Navy’s main operational base, and a naval air base in Turbat.

See Pakistan showcase its latest equipment during military parade

Pakistan was commemorating March 23, 1940, when the Muslim leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded independence from British rule.

How is Pakistan’s military equipment affected by the Russian invasion?

Despite having acquired key defense equipment from Ukraine since the 1990s, Russia’s invasion of the country will not cause support issues for Pakistan, as this weaponry was already being phased out, an industry source has told Defense News.

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