Turkey wants to produce advanced fighter jets and missiles with Pakistan
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Turkey wants to produce advanced fighter jets and missiles with Pakistan

Turkey desires to produce advanced fighter aircraft and missile systems with its brother Islamic country Pakistan. The collaboration between the two countries likely paves the way for Turkey to access Chinese war technology as well.  Turkish defense and government officials have held meetings with their Pakistani counterparts regarding developing and manufacturing military hardware together. The…

US Air Force admits F-35 fails to replace aging F-16 fleet
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US Air Force admits F-35 fails to replace aging F-16 fleet

US Air Force admits F-35 Lightning II fails to replace the aging F-16 fleet and announces the need for a new fighter jet. The new aircraft would be budget conscious and have less technological prowess as of F-35. The US Air Force is launching a months-long study of tactical aviation requirements, seeking a force mix…

US Air Force looking for a new 4.5-generation fighter jet to replace F-16
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US Air Force looking for a new 4.5-generation fighter jet to replace F-16

The US Air Force is looking for a new clean sheet 4.5-generation fighter jet to replace its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet.  The officials were once thinking of replacing the F-16s with the 5th-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. But the cost of the later jet remains sky-high.  So the officials are looking for another budget-conscious, clean…

UK, Germany, France condemn Iran over uranium metal production

UK, Germany, France condemn Iran over uranium metal production

The leading European powers, the ‘E3’ group United Kingdom, France, and Germany condemned Iran over uranium metal production, which they said was in breach of commitments made by the Iranian government to the international community.  The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said earlier this week that Tehran had followed through on his plan to make uranium…

ATATURK-XI, Pakistan-Turkey joint military exercise kicks off at Tarbela
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ATATURK-XI, Pakistan-Turkey joint military exercise kicks off at Tarbela

The joint military exercise between Pakistani and Turkish special forces has kicked off at the Special Services Group (SSG) Headquarters in Tarbela. The exercise code-named the ATATURK-XI.  Special forces from both countries will participate in the three weeks long military exercise.  Turkey-Pakistan defense cooperation: In ATATURK-XI, Turkish Special Forces and Pakistan Army’s Special Services Group…