Pakistan’s GIDS Begins Promoting 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...
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.
The PRSC-EO2 Milestone: How Pakistan’s Latest 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.
The Rise of the “Central” Bloc? How Türkiye and Saudi Arabia May Build a New Third Channel for Global Defence Buyers 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 Urgently 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 to Build Its Next-Generation Artillery System 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.
Multi-Billion Dollar Missteps: 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.
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?
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.