Usman Ansari

Usman Ansari is the Pakistan correspondent for Defense News.

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Pakistani firm shows off new drone during Saudi defense show

GIDS touts the drone as able to operate autonomously with artificial intelligence-enabled payloads.

5 weeks ago

Pakistan’s Air Force says it has a hypersonic-capable missile

The service said the capability is meant to help create a “potent force and to rebalance the power dynamics in the region.”

8 weeks ago

Pakistan to buy Chinese FC-31 fighter jets, says air chief

Pakistan is set to acquire the Chinese FC-31 Gyrfalcon fifth-generation fighter, according to head of the Pakistan Air Force.

Watch Pakistan test new long-range precision strike weapon

One expert says India's S-400 is a likely target of the new Fatah 2 round.

China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer

India is likely concerned about the submarine's presence, an expert tells Defense News.

Pakistan launches Ghauri ballistic missile in test of readiness

But the country has replaced the weapon with the more advanced and survivable Shaheen series of solid-fuel ballistic missiles.

Pakistan test-fires Ababeel nuclear missile

Pakistan last tested the weapon on Jan. 24, 2017.

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.

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