Bilal Khan, Author at Quwa

Industry Brief: Pakistan’s Naval Market (2024)

In 2015 the PN initiated a significant program to both modernize and expand its surface and sub-surface fleets . The process started with a contract to acquire eight S26 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-equipped submarines (SSP) from China in 2015. This was followed by…

Photo of the GIDS BURQ-25G air-to-surface missile.

New Air-Launched Munitions Are a Key Piece of Pakistan’s Drone Program

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Bilal Khan While its flagship cruise missile programs – namely, the Taimur air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) and the Harbah anti-ship cruising missile (ASCM) – are drawing attention, Pakistan’s precision air-launched munitions portfolio is growing through the development of smaller systems. For…

ICUBE-Q: A Step Forward for Pakistan’s Space Program?

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IST and SUPARCO developed the ICUBE-Q in 14 months. The miniature satellite has a total weight of 7 kg and lifespan of 3 months.

Pakistan to Convert a Bombardier Jet into an Electronic Warfare Aircraft

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The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) revealed that it will convert its lone Bombardier Global 6000 business jet into a stand-off jammer with Turkiye’s help.

Analysis: Pakistan Navy Hangor Submarine Program

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Though suffering from delays, Pakistan’s next-generation Hangor submarine program is still progressing, Pakistan a significant capability jump.

2024 Pakistan Day Parade Recap

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On its annual Pakistan Day parade, the Pakistani military showcased a number of its newly inducted hardware

Report: Pakistan’s Air Warfare Plans for the Decade

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Pakistan’s air warfare plans for the rest of the 2020s aim to achieve area-denial and the ability to sustain large-scale air operations.

Pakistan’s Push to Replace Legacy Air Platforms

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Pakistan Air Force Air Defence Development

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While it continued investing heavily in fighters since 2019, the PAF also revealed that it built a new and robust ground-based air defence system (GBADS)

Pakistan’s GIDS Makes Drone Marketing Push

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Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) demonstrated its Shahpar-II Block-II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to delegates from 11 countries.