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On 1/4/2017 at 9:23 AM, sandeep said:

Speaking of steel cutting, any buyers found for the derelict junkyard Pakistan Steel yet?  Last I heard some chavvani chinese businessman bid 25 million for a steel factory that should be worth billions.  

dont know about chinese but i heard your old Friend/Ally, Russia is interested in Pakistan Steel mill ..... 

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Pakistan's Second Strike Capability : Pakistan Successfully Tested Babur-3 (SLCM) Cruise Missile launch from Submarine

 

 

 

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Babur-3 SLCM in land-attack mode, is capable of delivering various types of payloads and will provide Pakistan with a Credible Second Strike Capability, augmenting deterrence

 

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https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/01/pakistan-launches-first-submarine-launched-cruise-missile-babur-3/

 

 

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After Waiting For Decades, Army Jawans To Finally Get Their First Modern Helmet

 

For the first time ever, each and every jawan of the Indian Army will be equipped with a world-class helmet, an essential piece of kit that can be the difference between life and death during military operations. NDTV has learnt that an Indian company, the Kanpur-based MKU Industries has been contracted to manufacture 1.58 lakh helmets in a deal worth Rs. 170 and 180 crore, and the production of the new helmets is now beginning. This is the first large scale order of helmets by the Army in more than two decades.

 

 

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Pakistan conducts successful test of SSM ABABEEL 1 (2200 Km) with MIRV technology 

 

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Pakistan on Tuesday conducted a successful test flight of the Ababeel surface-to-surface missile (SSM), the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army's public relations wing.

Ababeel has a maximum range of 2,200 kilometres and is capable of delivering multiple warheads using Multiple Independent Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, an ISPR press release said.

Ababeel is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and has the capability to engage multiple targets with high precision, defeating hostile radars, the ISPR claimed.

"The development of the Ababeel Weapon System was aimed at ensuring survivability of Pakistan's ballistic missiles in the growing regional Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) environment," read the press release.

 

http://www.dawn.com/news/1310452/pakistan-conducts-first-flight-test-of-ababeel-surface-to-surface-missile

 

 

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China tests Intercontinental missile with 10 warheads

 

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China has reportedly tested a new modification of its Dongfeng-5 ICBM capable of carrying a payload of 10 individual warheads. The test may indicate a shift in China’s nuclear policy or an attempt to put pressure on the Trump administration, experts say. In the flight test of the DF-5C missile conducted in January, the rocket was fired from the Taiyuan Space Launch Center in central China and to an impact range in the western Taklamakan desert, reports the Washington Free Beacon’s senior editor, Bill Gertz, citing US defense sources. The missile was carrying a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) bus containing ten inert warheads. Earlier versions of the DF-5 have either a single warhead or from six to eight MIRVs, according to estimates.

 

https://www.rt.com/news/375962-china-mirv-missile-test/

 

 

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Model of Dual Seat JF-17B Thunder Fighter Jet at Zhuhai Airshow 2016.

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This year is going to be massive for the JF-17/B Thunder fighter. The Sino-Pakistan aircraft, which is being built by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), should achieve more milestones in 2017.

 

The first flight of a dual-seat JF-17B, is expected to take place by the end of the second quarter. Air Marshal (AM) Arshad Malik, the PAC’s chairman, told asianmilitaryreview.com: “These are very exciting times for an aircraft which will help to shape the future of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF).” AM Malik continued that 2016 had been a very busy year, which saw the projected delivery of 16 aircraft to the PAF, being completed by the end of the year.

 

The Block-3 variant will be the ultimate JF-17 with an AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) X-band (8.5-10.68 gigahertz) radar replacing the older Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technologies’ (NRIET) KLJ-7 X-band fire control radar equipping legacy versions of the aircraft. Two possibilities exist for the JF-17 Block-3, including NRIET’s enhanced KLJ-7A while Leonardo is also believed to have approached the PAF with an undisclosed, proposed solution. There is a possibility, if such a requirement is there, that the legacy JF-17 Block-1/2 aircraft flown by the PAF could be upgraded to the Block-3 standard.

 

 

http://asianmilitaryreview.com/2017/02/rolling-thunder-jf-17/

 

 

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Over 35 countries to participate in AMAN-17 Naval exercise in Karachi

 

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ISLAMABAD: International naval exercise ‘Aman-17’ will be conducted in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi on Feb.10-14, with more than 35 countries participating in it. 

 

The joint exercise will be conducted by navies from 12 countries including Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States while envoys from 31 countries will observe the exercises. 

 

The current exercise is the fifth of the series, being held from 10-14 February 2017, in which 37 countries are participating. With Pakistan the host country, other participating countries are Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Sudan, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK and USA. Out of 15 ships, China, USA and Russia are participating with three ships each, while one each from Turkey, Great Britain, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Australia. In addition, two P3C Orion aircraft from Japan, five helicopters (accompanying ships of eight of these countries), 11 Special Operations Forces and Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Marines teams arriving from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Nigeria, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Great Britain and USA are also participating along with delegates from participating countries. 

 

 

 

 

http://gulftoday.ae/portal/fb191cd2-13be-470a-b396-b56cf7a4bc8e.aspx

 

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1320636/35-countries-participate-aman-17-naval-exercise/

 

 

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India successfully test-fires interceptor missile off Odisha coast

 

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India today successfully test-fired its interceptor missile off the Odisha coast, achieving a significant milestone in the direction of developing a two-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system.

The interceptor was launched from Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) of ITR at about 7.45 am.

This mission, termed as "PDV mission is for engaging the targets in the exo-atmosphere region at an altitude above 50 km of earth's atmosphere", said a Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) official.

 

 

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-test-fires-interceptor-missile-odisha-coast/1/880258.html

 

Congrats to India .... :nice:

 

 

 

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PAF No.14 'Tail choppers' Squadron re-equipped with JF-17 Thunder jets

 

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A ceremony held at Kamra Airbase on Thursday saw 16 new JF-17 Thunder fighter jets inducted to the No 14 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Radio Pakistan reported.

 

The initial Block 1 JF-17s were received in 2007, with production of the upgraded Block 2 JF-17s started in 2013. The upgraded models have upgraded avionics, air-to-air refuelling capability, data link, enhanced electronic warfare capability and enhanced load carrying ability.

 

The JF-17 can be equipped with air-to-air and air-to-ground ordinance. The aircraft mounts both short-range infra-red air to air missiles along with longer ranged radar-guided BVR missiles, an essential capability for a frontline interceptor.

 

The aircraft can carry 8,000lbs of ordinance on seven external hardpoints, which is an adequate amount of ordinance for any mission profile. The JF-17 enhances the much needed capability of the air force in beyond visual range (BVR) engagements.

 

The JF-17 is a capable platform, and is on its way to form the backbone of the PAF. It was reported that between 250 and 300 aircraft will be inducted into the air force in order to phase out the ageing fleet of some other aircraft models that are still in operation.


 

 

https://www.dawn.com/news/1315117/16-new-jf-17-thunder-jets-added-to-paf-14-squadron

 

Congrats to PAF ..... :)

 

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US, Navistar Defense to sell 40 MRAPs to Pakistan

 

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US manufacturer Navistar Defense has been granted a USD35 million contract to produce 40 mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) MaxxPro Dash DXM vehicles for Pakistan, the US Department of Defense (DoD) said in a 16 February statement.

Awarded under a US Foreign Military Sales contract, the deal also includes various support items, contractor logistics, and technical support services.

Work will be performed in West Point, Mississippi, and Pakistan, with an estimated completion date of 31 October 2018, according to the DoD.

 

 

http://www.janes.com/article/67958/us-to-sell-40-mraps-to-pakistan

 

 

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Pakistan orders further AW139 helicopters from Leonardo

 

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Pakistan has ordered an undisclosed number of additional AgustaWestland AW139 multirole twin-engine helicopters, Italian defence group Leonardo announced on 20 February.

 

http://www.janes.com/article/68032/pakistan-orders-further-aw139-helicopters-from-leonardo

 

 

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India, Israel sign $2.5 billion SAM missile deal

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NEW DELHI: India on Friday approved a $2.5 billion deal with Israel to develop medium range surface-to-air missiles for the army, The Hindu reported.

The (Indian Rs17,000 crore) deal to build missiles, reported to have a range of 50-70 kilometers, was approved during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

 

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/188687-India-Israel-sign-25-billion-SAM-missile-deal

 

 

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India Test-Fires Low Altitude Advanced Air Defense Interceptor Missile

 

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New Delhi (Sputnik)  India has successfully test-fired advanced air defense interceptor in full operational configuration from Wheeler Island off Odisha coast at 10.15 am (Indian Standard Time) on Wednesday. Defense sources told Sputnik that the mission was completely successful. 

 

https://sputniknews.com/asia/201703011051143711-india-interceptor-missile/

 

Congrats to India .... :two_thumbs_up:

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India selects Saab for Tejas fighter radar

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India has chosen Saab to provide the active electronically scanned array radar for its Tejas Mk 1A fighter. 

"The AESA fighter radar is developed by Saab with antenna technology based on the latest technologies using Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicone Carbide (SiC) substrates in combination with the latest generation of exciter/receiver and processor technology, giving optimum installed performance in a dense signal environment," according to a company news release. 

 

http://www.c4isrnet.com/articles/india-selects-saab-for-tejas-fighter-radar

 

Saab is a good Choice .... Congrats to HAL ..... :nice:

 

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