Tag: PAC
Chinese Political Ambition Restrains Defence Exports
China’s defence exports have been growing, but quality and political goals conflict potential customers.
China's defence industry has seen significant growth and development over the...
Asia Pacific UAV Compendium 2022
The value of unmanned aerial vehicles continues to grow in importance, with indigenous development increasing in all categories.
Regional military forces are accelerating their acquisition...
Whither the Weasel?
The real threat from ground based surface-to-air missiles means that there is still a need to keep the Vietnam ‘Wild Weasel’ capability current.
The US...
Rising Dragons: China’s Fighter Development Comes of Age
China’s military aviation industry today much advanced from that which relied on exports, although top-line engine production still holds it back.
The formation flight of...
Super Mushshaks, Super Popular!
The Super Mushshak trainer aircraft has seen a renaissance in its popularity since being fitted with a digital ‘glass cockpit’.
After sales to Qatar...
Thunder heads towards Nigeria
Nigeria is inching close to being the first export customer of the jointly developed Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)...
Train As You Fight
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) concept can be traced back to the 1950s. Its emergence reflected broader trends in air power, including the increasing...
Air Superiority Complex
The Asia-Pacific remains one of the key battlegrounds for manufacturers of fighter aircraft. With diverse operational requirements and complex political considerations to take into...
