Beyond Gaza: The Real Strategic Reason Pakistan Just Joined the US Peace Board 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?
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.
What Pakistan’s Defence Planners Get Wrong About 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 Is Prioritizing 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.
Exclusive: How Local Startups Are Quietly Arming the Pakistan Navy With New Drones Plus Pro
Pakistan Navy tests 600+ km loitering munitions and new USV. Inside the private-sector shift powering the new Mudamir-LR and autonomous USV fleet.
Pakistan Navy Tests New USV & Loitering Munition From Private Sector Plus Pro
Pakistan Navy signals a strategic shift, testing an unidentified USV and the privately-built Mudamir LR loitering munition in a major live-fire exercise.
Beyond the Hardware: The “Hidden Ecosystem” Driving Türkiye and Korea’s Military Boom Plus Pro
Türkiye and South Korea just smashed export records. Inside the unique "ecosystem" strategy behind their rise—and why other nations are stuck.
600km & Low-Altitude Flight: Inside Pakistan’s Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile Plus Pro
The U.S. just cleared a $686M F-16 package for Pakistan. From Link-16 upgrades to the 2040 timeline, here is what the deal really means for...
GIDS Nishana PGK: The Low-Cost Tech Breathing New Life into Old Munitions Plus Pro
Pakistan’s new ‘Nishana’ kit turns old dumb bombs into smart weapons — offering a scalable, low-cost alternative to high-end missiles.
The Wait is Almost Over: Pakistan’s Newest Chinese-Built Submarines Will Soon Join the Fleet Plus Pro
Pakistan’s naval shift is here. New stealth submarines hit sea trials as Babur corvettes join the fleet. See the full 2026 timeline and what comes...
From Saudi Arabia to Libya: Mapping Pakistan’s Growing Defence Footprint in the Middle East Plus Pro
Pakistan's $4B pivot: How the massive LNA arms deal signals a strategic shift from Saudi Arabia to Libya and the rise of the 'Look West'...