Pakistan’s Navy Made a $972M Drug Bust. The Real Story Is the ‘Budget’ Ship That Did It Plus Pro
A $100M ship just seized $972.4 million in contraband. This massive bust proves Pakistan's new naval strategy is a game-changer. Here's why.
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.
China Launches Pakistan’s First Hyperspectral Satellite — What It Means for Defence and Intelligence Plus Pro
Pakistan's new HS-1 satellite completes a powerful "triad" with SAR and EO, enabling it to see through camouflage and identify decoys from space.
Reaction, Not Range: How Pakistan’s Air Defence Must Evolve to Survive the Next War Plus Pro
Pakistan’s survival in a future war won’t hinge on range, but reaction. A dense, responsive air defence network is what will keep its warfighting alive.
After Pakistan’s Success, Two More Countries Want China’s J-10CE Plus Pro
Bangladesh and Indonesia are signing on to buy China's J-10 fighter, a move that could shift regional power after its 'combat-proven' success.
Pakistan’s Westward Shift: What the Fighting With the Taliban Really Means Plus Pro
Pakistan’s renewed clashes with Afghanistan mark a shift in Islamabad’s security posture — from eastward deterrence toward a westward, US-aligned focus once again.
The One Fighter the Pakistan’s Air Force Needs More Than Stealth Plus Pro
Before investing in stealth fighters, the PAF has a more urgent need: growing its fleet of J-10CE "workhorse" jets for critical combat mass and range.
Why Pakistan Wants to Upgrade its F-16s
A quiet update to an existing Pentagon contract had indicated Pakistan could be seeking new AIM-120C8/D3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), setting off a wave...
A New Power Play? What the Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Really Means for South Asia and the Middle East
In this week’s episode of Defence Uncut, we analyze the newly signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. This pact is far...
US Clarifies AMRAAM Contract with Pakistan Plus Pro
The Pentagon corrected an earlier contract update to state that a $41.6M adjustment was made for the sustainment of existing AMRAAM stocks in Pakistan.
How Ukraine’s Naval Success Reveals a Hidden Opportunity for Pakistan Plus Pro
Pakistan's Navy is developing USVs for patrol, but this analysis argues it's missing their true power as a potent A2/AD weapon proven effective by Ukraine.