Swift Retort: How Pakistan Adapted in the Last Six Years Plus
The brief clash underscored a need for the PAF to expand the procurement pipeline across less developed areas, like drones, SAMs, EW/ESM, and 'smart munitions'.
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.
IDEX 2025 Recap: South Korea Makes Push into Key Middle East Markets Plus
This year marked a strategic push by South Korean companies to strengthen their foothold in the lucrative Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) defence markets,...
IDEX 2025 Recap: Pakistani Defence Industry Hones in on Competitive Strengths Plus
At IDEX 2025, Pakistan’s defense industry showcased its growing portfolio of smart munitions and drones, suggesting a stronger focus on addressing the asymmetrical warfare needs...
IDEX 2025 Recap: Emirati Defence Industry Accelerates Momentum and Aims for Global Presence Plus
The UAE defense industry emerged as a surging force at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025).
US Unfreezes Aid for Monitoring Pakistan’s F-16s Plus
The U.S. unfroze $397 million USD in military aid earmarked for ensuring that Pakistan only uses its F-16 fighter jets for counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
Pakistan and Türkiye Sign Agreements on EW and Other Projects Plus
The Pakistan Air Force’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) revealed that it is developing 9 new radar systems, including an AEW&C.
Pakistan Air Force’s NASTP Working on Indigenous AEW&C System Plus
The Pakistan Air Force’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) revealed that it is developing 9 new radar systems, including an AEW&C.
China is Pakistan’s New ‘Qualitative Driver’ Plus
From land to sea to airborne systems, China now underpins Islamabad’s quest for qualitative parity in South Asia’s increasingly contested security environment.
Pakistan Could Prioritize New COIN/CT Purchases Plus
The rise of insurgent activity in Pakistan's western frontiers could push the country ti prioritize COIN/CT-fcoused arms.
Pakistan Navy Chief: Hangor Submarines “Coming Very Soon” Plus
The Pakistan Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the fleet will start getting its new Hangor-class submarines “very soon.”