Defence Uncut | Why Pakistan’s Project AZM Fighter Failed (and What’s Next)
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...
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Defence Uncut | The Overlooked History of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program
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...
Defence Uncut | The Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big Ambitions
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...
Defence Uncut | Pakistan Announces Major Weapon Systems Offer from China
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,...
Defence Uncut | Pakistan Has a Serious BrahMos Problem
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...
Defence Uncut | The Fight Pakistan Expected vs. The One It Got
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...
Pakistan Launches Counter-Offensive Against India
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....
2025 Indian-Pakistani Conflict: May 8
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....
2025 Indian-Pakistani Conflict: May 6-7
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....
Hangor-Class (S26) Submarine Program
The Pakistan Navy has eight Hangor submarines on order from China. The first four will be inducted in 2022-2023, and the last four by 2028.