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

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…

Photo of a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter.

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

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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

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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

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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 3184Views 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 Defence Uncut Podcast

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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…

Pakistan Launches Counter-Offensive Against India

by Bilal Khan 3105Views 0Likes

Editor’s Note: As with any live conflict, the details are being presented as claims from each side as they are being reported by both sides. Reports/Updates 09 May 2025 | 5:50 PM EST In the morning of 10 May 2025,…

2025 Indian-Pakistani Conflict: May 8

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Editor’s Note: As with any live conflict, the details are being presented as claims from each side as they are being reported by both sides. In the early morning of 08 May 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out an…

2025 Indian-Pakistani Conflict: May 6-7

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Editor’s Note: As with any live conflict, the details are being presented as claims from each side as they are being reported by both sides. On the morning of 07 May 2025, India launched military strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for…