Inside Pakistan’s Pivot From Kit Assembly to Defence Design Plus Pro
From assembling kits to owning the IP: Pakistan’s defense industry is ditching foreign OEMs to design its own stealth drones and missiles. Here’s why it...
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.
GIDS Promotes SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile for Export Plus Pro
GIDS unveiled the SMASH anti-ship ballistic missile for export at WDS 2026. Derived from the Fatah-2, it offers a 290 km range with an active...
PRSC-EO2: Pakistan’s Satellite Completes a High-Res Sensor Triad Plus Pro
Following the successful launch of PRSC-EO2, Pakistan’s new 5-satellite "sensor triad" and Pak-SBAS integration are redefining regional precision and surveillance.
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Building a New Defence Export Bloc? Plus Pro
As Türkiye and Saudi Arabia ink $8.8B in deals at WDS 2026, a new "Central" defense bloc is emerging—challenging Western dominance and redefining global sovereignty.
Why Pakistan Is Moving Toward Shipborne Laser Weapons Plus Pro
The Pakistan Navy (PN) issued a formal tender for the procurement of two 10 kW laser weapon systems (LWS) and two associated radars, to be...
Why Saudi Arabia Chose Pakistan for Next-Gen Artillery Plus Pro
Pakistan’s Project P251 breaks cover: A NATO-grade wheeled howitzer for Saudi Arabia that could revolutionize the Pakistan Army’s artillery and industrial future.
How the West Handed Pakistan’s Air Power Bid to China Plus Pro
A deleted post exposed Pakistan’s plan to swap F-16s for Chinese J-35 stealth jets. Here is why Beijing is set to win this multi-billion-dollar bid.
Why Pakistan Joined the US Peace Board — Beyond Gaza Plus Pro
Pakistan formally joins the US-led Board of Peace. Does this signal a historic 'Look West' pivot away from India to secure new military aid?
What Pakistan Gets Wrong About Defence Self-Sufficiency Plus Pro
Sweden's Saab designs fighters it doesn't fully build. Pakistan builds fighters it doesn't design. One model works – the other doesn't.
Why India Chose Certainty Over Indigenization in $35B Rafale Push Plus Pro
India eyes a record $35B deal for 114 Rafales. Learn why the IAF prioritizes French combat certainty over indigenous projects like Tejas or the Su-57.