Beyond Block-3: Why the JF-17 Thunder Remains Crucial for the PAF’s Future Plus Pro
The high-profile debut of the JF-17C Block-3 at the 2025 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) served as a key signal of Pakistan’s continued commitment to...
Bilal Khan
Founder of Quwa, Bilal has been researching Pakistani defence industry and security issues for over 15 years. His work has been cited by Pakistan's National Defence University (NDU), the Council of Foreign Relations, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Centre of Airpower Studies and many others. He has a Hons. B.A in Political Science and Masters of Interntional Public Policy from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
How a Smaller Air Force Can Dominate the Skies: Why the Pakistan Air Force is No Longer Counting Fighters Plus Pro
The PAF has cultivated a sophisticated "system of systems" approach to warfare, where the value of an individual asset is measured by its contribution to...
Pakistan’s Next Great Military Project Isn’t a Fighter Jet – It’s an Invisible Network
The future of air power is no longer solely about the kinematic performance of an aircraft – its speed, altitude, or maneuverability. Instead, the decisive...
The F-35 vs. Su-57: Why India is Asking the Wrong Question Plus Pro
India will award the AMCA contract in 3-6 months while also considering an interim next-gen fighter.
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...
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...
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...