Pakistan Signs Defense Agreement with South Africa

[NakedLunch]

South African defence Chief was at the 23rd March Day celebrations along with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and our allies the Chinese.

 

[Hassan Guy]

If they plan on joint production, SA built attack choppers

Utility choppers, perfect chance to establish local helicopter industry

MALE UAV

A and R Darter

VLS SAM Naval and Ground Launch

ATGMS

AFV

AMV

Dual purpose gun (for frigates)

Autocanon

Howitzer

SPG

light howitzer

 

[Dazzler]

@Bilal Khan (Quwa) @Bratva @Dazzler @TOPGUN

@Bilal Khan (Quwa) A possibility of HMDs? among other things...

Several options including HMDS, Denel T-5, jf-17 etc.

 

[Flash_Ninja]

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On a serious note, South Africa has a pretty decent defence force so this is good news for Pakistan as we now have relations with one of Africas more powerful states.

 

[Hassan Guy]

Pakistan should jointly develop helicopters(attack and utility) with South Africa like Turkey did with Italy.

Currently there is no helicopter industry in Pakistan(even though they are used by all 3 branches of the military and even have civilian use).

 

[Blue Marlin]

a-darter?

 

[khanasifm]

http://www.denelaviation.co.za/
http://admin.denel.co.za/uploads//A-Darter.pdf

???

 

[BHarwana]

Pakistan offered facilities for construction of commercial as well as Naval Vessels at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

And we will also train South African Army in our Military institutes.

South African NDF chief visits Naval Headquarters
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/194913-South-African-NDF-chief-visits-Naval-Headquarters

‘New maritime policy and renewal of navy need of the hour’
* Defence production minister says Pakistan's competitors are trying hard to sabotage CPEC * CPGS president thanks Asif Zardari for helping initiate CPEC
http://dailytimes.com.pk/pakistan/28-Mar-17/new-maritime-policy-and-renewal-of-navy-need-of-the-hour

 

[Thorough Pro]

MOU (memorandum of understanding) is not a defence agreement. MOU is an agreement in principal to cooperate in such and such fields. an agreement is specific for a specific project/weapon system etc.

Pakistan signs defence agreement with South Africa

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ABOUT 1 HOUR AGO BY WEB DESK

RAWALPINDI: Federal Defence Minister Khwaja Asif and South African Defence and Military Veterans Affairs Minister N.N Mapisa Nqakula on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on “Defence and Defence Industrial Cooperation”.

On the invitation extended by Asif, Mapisa-Nqakula accompanied by a high-level delegation is visiting Pakistan from March 26-29.

As per the MoU, both countries will establish a Joint Defence Committee to pave the way for strengthening and diversifying through formal structures, collaborative programs, exchange of information and training of the armed forces officers and soldiers.

“We appreciate Pakistan’s defence efforts,” Nqakula said. “The MoU has paved way for military technical agreement between Pakistan and South Africa.”

Acquisition of defence equipment as well as cooperation in research and development (R&D), transfer of technology, and coproduction/joint ventures in public, as well as private sector, also fall within the domain of the MoU.

Both countries agreed to exchange information for efforts to fight terrorism.

“Pakistan has made significant achievements in the war against terrorism,” said Asif.

He further stated that Pakistan’s armed forces successfully destroyed terrorist hideouts and helped displaced families. “Pakistan stands among the countries most actively fighting the war against terrorism,” he said.

During the meeting in Islamabad, Asif said Pakistan is reducing its dependence on purchasing arms and defence weapons on the West. “We are strengthening ties with allies like South Africa.”

Acquisition of defence equipment as well as cooperation in Research and Development (R&D), Transfer of Technology, Co- production or Joint Ventures in public as well as private sectors, also fall within the domain of the MoU.

Mapisa-Nqakula said that South Africa is interested in purchasing fighter jets. “We will further discussions about the purchase of Super Mushtaq jet,” she said.

The South African minister also met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters.

During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest including defence and security cooperation between both the countries and overall regional security situation.

The minister expressed her appreciation for Army’s successes in the elimination of terrorism from Pakistan.

Earlier, on arrival at GHQ, the Defence Minister laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada.

A contingent of Pakistan Army presented the guard of honour to the visiting dignitary.

http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/03/27/pakistan-signs-defence-agreement-with-south-africa/

http://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/380972-Pakistan-South-Africa-sign-MoU-on-defence-industr

https://www.dawn.com/news/1323145/p...gn-agreements-to-increase-defence-cooperation

 

[usamafarooqui2]

Pakistan offered facilities for construction of commercial as well as Naval Vessels at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works.

And we will also train South African Army in our Military institutes.

South African NDF chief visits Naval Headquarters
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/194913-South-African-NDF-chief-visits-Naval-Headquarters

‘New maritime policy and renewal of navy need of the hour’
* Defence production minister says Pakistan's competitors are trying hard to sabotage CPEC * CPGS president thanks Asif Zardari for helping initiate CPEC
http://dailytimes.com.pk/pakistan/28-Mar-17/new-maritime-policy-and-renewal-of-navy-need-of-the-hour

Oh reallyz? frigates coming?
we need more frigate now atleast 5 soon type 21 will complete its service too

 

[BHarwana]

Oh reallyz? frigates coming?
we need more frigate now atleast 5 soon type 21 will complete its service too

Yep frigates are coming.

Also DENEL Aviation of south Africa will be working with PAC at Kamra

 

[MultaniGuy]

Good intiative by both countries.

 

[BHarwana]

http://www.radio.gov.pk/27-Mar-2017...agree-to-enhance-bilateral-defence-production
http://www.radio.gov.pk/27-Mar-2017...on-defence-and-defence-industrial-cooperation

 

[BHarwana]

This is what PAC will be getting in the signing of Mou with south africa and DENEL Aviation in form of Mechanical Components development so I think PAC is looking to develop attack helicopter if PAC is moving in this Mou with south Africa. I don't know where Pakistan plans to take this but PAC and DENEL Aviation were both parts of the MOU signed so there will be a development of some new airborne toys. This deal could also mean advancement to features of JF-17 and also Pakistan supplying some tech to South Africa so not clear on the specification of MOU.

Mechanical Components

• Hydraulic systems including Servo controls
• Pneumatic systems
• Landing gears
• Wheels and Brakes
• Helicopter Transmissions (Dynamic Components)
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Propellers

Composite Components

• Main & tail rotor blades
• Windshields
• Cowlings and fairings
• Honeycomb structures

Avionics, electrical and oxygen components

• Directional & Vertical Gyros
• Instruments, Compasses & Switches
• Transmitters & Accelerometers
• Starters, AC Generators & Alternators, Voltage regulators & Protection Boxes
• Linear & Rotary actuators and re-winding
• Aircraft battery-Charging, Discharging & Capacity Testing
• Refurbishment of cockpit panels
• Oxygen Regulators & Masks
• Hydrostatic Testing of Oxygen Cylinders

Ground Support & Test Equipment (GS & TE)

Metrology and calibration services on:

• Standard & Special to Type Test Equipment
• Test Rigs & Engine Test Cells
• Aircraft mechanical and electrical ground support equipment

 

[ZAC1]

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