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Pakistan’s Next Great Military Project Isn’t a Fighter Jet – It’s an Invisible Network Defence Uncut Podcast

The future of air power is no longer solely about the kinematic performance of an aircraft – its speed, altitude, or maneuverability. Instead, the decisive factor in 21st-century conflict is information: the ability to see first, understand first, and act first. This…

Pakistan’s Next Move: Why Drones, Not Fighter Jets, Are the Future of its Air Force Defence Uncut Podcast

by Bilal Khan 3572Views 0Likes

In our latest episode of Defence Uncut, a few interesting news items crossed our desk, from potential maintenance deals with South Africa to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) next-generation fighter aircraft (NGFA) plans. Perhaps most notably, the visit of the Pakistan Air…

Defence Uncut | Why Pakistan’s Project AZM Fighter Failed (and What’s Next)

by Bilal Khan 2696Views 1Like

The ambition isn't new. For years, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has pursued the goal of a homegrown next-generation fighter, a vision that crystallized under the banner of Project AZM. Yet, that ambition collided with a harsh reality. For all intents and…

Defence Uncut | The Overlooked History of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program

by Quwa Team 2423Views 0Likes

Pakistan's nuclear capability is often shrouded in myths of borrowed technology and foreign designs. But the reality is a far more complex and strategically calculated story of indigenous ambition, deep-seated mistrust in global alliances, and a 70-year scientific journey born from a…

Defence Uncut | The Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big Ambitions

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In a new episode of Defence Uncut, we delve into a series of significant regional and domestic developments, including the Israel-Iran Conflict, Pakistan's 20% defence budget increase, and a potential deal between Indonesia and Turkey for 40 KAAN fighters. …

Defence Uncut | Pakistan Announces Major Weapon Systems Offer from China

by Bilal Khan 2519Views 0Likes

On 06 June 2025, the Government of Pakistan had announced that it received a major arms offer from China consisting of the J-35 stealth fighter, HQ-19 theatre air defence system, and the KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system. The announcement…

Defence Uncut | Pakistan Has a Serious BrahMos Problem

by Bilal Khan 2028Views 0Likes

Following the recent Indo-Pak conflict, which saw established paradigms tested and new threats emerge, one capability, in particular, underscored a critical vulnerability for Pakistan: India's BrahMos supersonic cruise missile (SSCM). As we detailed in our previous episode, Pakistan’s air defence system did…

Defence Uncut | The Fight Pakistan Expected vs. The One It Got

by Quwa Team 2548Views 0Likes

The recent conflict with India initially unfolded along the lines Pakistan expected: Following the Balakot incident and Operation Swift Retort in 2019, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) had prepared for a large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) strike at stand-off range. Equipped…