Pakistan’s Next Move: Why Drones, Not Fighter Jets, Are the Future of its Air Force
In our latest episode of Defence Uncut, a few interesting news items crossed our desk, from potential maintenance deals with South Africa to the Indian...
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Z-10ME Would Complete Pakistan Army’s Combined Arms Mix Plus Pro
There are rumours on social media of the Pakistan Army (PA) inducting the Z-10ME attack helicopter.
Why Pakistan Must Prioritize Jet-Powered Loitering Munitions Plus Pro
While the indigenous development of a large inventory of loitering munitions (LMs) is a necessary and logical step, the type of munition chosen is of...
Defence Uncut | Why Pakistan’s Project AZM Fighter Failed (and What’s Next)
The ambition isn’t new. For years, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has pursued the goal of a homegrown next-generation fighter, a vision that crystallized under...
Analysis: What SUPARCO’s New Budget Reveals About Pakistan’s Priorities Plus Pro
In Pakistan’s proposed fiscal budget for 2025-2026, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) saw a 91.7% decrease in its year-over-year (YoY) allocation compared...
Defence Uncut | The Overlooked History of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
Pakistan’s nuclear capability is often shrouded in myths of borrowed technology and foreign designs. But the reality is a far more complex and strategically calculated...
The COTS Advantage of the Pakistan Navy’s Sea Sultan LRMPA Plus Pro
The Sea Sultan long-range maritime patrol aircraft (LRMPA) is an important project for the Pakistan Navy (PN), not only as a successor to the Lockheed...
More Than a Photo Op? A Thaw in Pakistan-US Defence Ties Plus Pro
In his official visit to Washington, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, was invited to a private luncheon directly with U.S....
Market Brief: Pakistan’s ‘Missing Middle’ Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Requirement Plus Pro
The current air defence work was mostly informed by the assumptions decision-makers held following the 2019 skirmish. However, the dynamics of the 2025 conflict will...
Defence Uncut | The Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big Ambitions
In a new episode of Defence Uncut, we delve into a series of significant regional and domestic developments, including the Israel-Iran Conflict, Pakistan’s 20% defence...