Drones: The Future of ‘Budget’ Air Power? Plus
The success of the Bayraktar TB2 is not only inviting the interest of established air forces. Rather, these drones could be a new entryway for...
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.
Monthly Defense News Recap: February 2022 Plus
Photos emerged of the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) first J-10CEs. The Pakistan Navy (PN) confirmed that it inducted CH-4 UAVs and revealed other programs.
Analysis: Pakistan’s Jinnah-Class Frigate Program Plus
With the Jinnah-class frigate, the Pakistan Navy (PN) is trying to produce a capable, cost-effective mainstay surface warship to drive its future fleet.
Indonesia Orders Rafale to Drive Fighter Modernization Plus
Indonesia signed a $8.1 billion US deal for 42 Rafale fighters from France’s Dassault. The deal will include an offset element that will return back...
The Pakistan Army is Evolving its Strike Capabilities Plus
The induction of the SH-15 self-propelled howitzer is another piece in Pakistan’s efforts to build its long-range, targeted strike capabilities from land.
Monthly Defense News Recap: January 2022 Plus
The Pakistan Army takes delivery of Norinco SH-15 self-propelled howitzers. The Pakistan Navy inducts 10 ex-Qatari Sea King helicopters. Turkey’s Bayraktar Akıncı secures an export...
Pakistan Air Force Capability Additions for This Decade Plus
Pakistan will be extending its air-to-air reach, expanding its strike capacity, and intensifying its electronic warfare capability through the 2020s.
JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset Plus
Being the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan Air Force’s workhorse multirole fighter aircraft, the JF-17B will play a critical role in training...
Pakistan Orders J-10CE Fighters from China Plus
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) reportedly has a number of Chengdu J-10CE fighters on order from China. The PAF is slated to receive its first...
Pakistan’s 2021: Chinese Solutions & Original Projects Take Lead Plus
In 2021, Pakistan cemented its defence modernization strategy through the dual approach of acquiring off-the-shelf Chinese solutions and developing original projects.