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2026-01-2646 min
Defence UncutDecoding the US AMRAAM Deal for Pakistan's F-16sA quiet update to a US Department of Defense contract has added Pakistan to a list of nations slated to receive the advanced AIM-120C8/D AMRAAM, the most capable air-to-air missile in the US export inventory. In this episode, we unpack what this administrative move truly signifies for the Pakistan Air Force. We explain why this is not yet a finalized sale and break down the intricate political and industrial tracks of the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process that must be navigated before any missiles are delivered. Furthermore, we analyze the significant capability...
2025-10-091h 03Defence UncutThe Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact: A US Plan to Reshape Two Regions?In this episode of Defense Uncut, hosts Bilal Khan and Aseem Islam analyze the new Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) signed between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The discussion moves beyond surface-level speculation, such as claims of a "nuclear umbrella," which the hosts argue would be highly destabilizing and unacceptable to the United States.Instead, they propose the agreement was likely signed with Washington's knowledge, if not at its recommendation. The core of the analysis suggests the pact is a key component of a broader US strategy to disengage from the Middle East in order...
2025-10-0745 minDefence UncutIndia's 114 Rafale Plan: Why It's a Worrying Sign for the Pakistan Air ForceThis week on Defence Uncut, we dive deep into the reports that the Indian Air Force is pushing to acquire another 114 Dassault Rafale fighters.Is this a strategic masterstroke to consolidate the IAF's power, or an overreaction to Pakistan's potential acquisition of the J-35 stealth fighter? Join us as we analyze why this is far more than a platform-vs-platform debate. We break down the critical advantages India holds in its domestic aerospace industry, how a consolidated Rafale and Tejas fleet presents a significant challenge to the PAF, and why Pakistan's focus must shift from matching numbers to...
2025-09-2234 minDefence UncutUnpacking Pakistan's Low-Key PIESAT Satellite Deal with ChinaPakistan has signed a $406 million deal with China's PIESAT for a constellation of 20+ advanced imaging satellites, a move with massive strategic implications. In this episode, we analyze how this provides the critical situational awareness needed for the new Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) , why the deal was signed by the Ministry of Food Security instead of SUPARCO , and how it paves the way for a sovereign, dual-use space industry decoupled from previous constraints. We break down the technology, the military doctrine, and the future of Pakistan's ambitions in space.
2025-09-1751 minDefence UncutChina's New Hypersonic Missiles, Stealth Drones & Next-Gen SAMsChina's 2025 Victory Day Parade sent a clear message to the world: its military technology is now at the cutting edge. In this episode, we unpack the most significant weapon systems unveiled, from the highly agile HHQ-9C surface-to-air missile to the game-changing YJ-19 hypersonic cruise missile and a new family of stealth combat drones (UCAVs).Aerospace engineer Aseem ul-Islam and Quwa's Bilal Khan analyze the engineering behind these platforms, their strategic purpose, and their potential availability for export to countries like Pakistan. We also explore China's advancements in counter-drone lasers, unmanned turret tanks...
2025-09-101h 48Defence Uncut22 Years and 100,000+ Sorties Later, How Has the JF-17 Thunder Fared?The story of the JF-17 Thunder is often told as a manufacturing achievement, but its true genius lies in the strategic doctrine behind it. This episode is a deep-dive analysis of how the Pakistan Air Force, forged by decades of Western sanctions, developed a pragmatic and resilient program to ensure its strategic independence. With aviation historians Usman Shabir and Yawar Mazhar, we explore the key decisions -- like decoupling the airframe and avionics -- that allowed the project to succeed where others, like India's Tejas, stumbled. This is not just the history of...
2025-09-041h 11Defence UncutUnpacking the Pakistan Army's New Rocket Force CommandIn this laser-focused episode of Defence Uncut, we dive deep into the establishment of the Pakistan Army's new Rocket Force Command. We analyze the strategic drivers behind its creation, exploring the pattern of escalating conflict with India and the need to build a robust conventional deterrence below the nuclear threshold. Hosted by Bilal Khan with guest Aseem ul-Islam, we discuss how this new force signals a doctrinal shift towards preemption and developing an organic strike capability independent of the Pakistan Air Force. We also tackle the critical question of industrial capacity: can Pakistan's production...
2025-08-261h 17Defence UncutA Military Off-Sync: Hangor Subs, Flawed Procurements, and Pakistan's Path ForwardIs Pakistan's new Hangor-class submarine secretly a version of China's advanced Yuan-class? This week on Defence Uncut, we dive deep into the Pakistan Navy's newest and largest-ever submarine, exploring its advanced Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) system and its strategic role in pushing Pakistan's defensive line deep into the Indian Ocean. With the third boat, PNS Mangro, recently launched in China, we analyze how this new fleet is set to become a major headache for Indian anti-submarine warfare efforts.Join us as we also round up the week's biggest defence news, including a rumored $1.5 billion arms deal...
2025-08-201h 12Defence UncutPakistan's New Attack Helicopter: The Z-10ME Game Changer | Defence UncutThe Pakistan Army's induction of the Z-10ME attack helicopter 🚁 marks the end of an era. This isn't just a replacement for the aging Cobra; it's a catalyst for a full-scale doctrinal revolution. In this episode, the Defence Uncut team explores how the Z-10ME, a sophisticated standoff weapons platform, is forcing Pakistan's Army Aviation to evolve from direct-fire "tank busting" to a networked "system of systems" approach 🌐 fit for the modern battlefield. We analyze the lessons from Ukraine that have made this shift necessary and discuss the inevitable need for deeper integration with the Pakistan Air Force to contro...
2025-08-111h 26Defence UncutPakistan's Z-10ME, PAF History, and a Historian's Look at the May 2025 WarWe are joined by special guests Usman Shabbir and Yawar Mazhar, co-authors of the groundbreaking historical book "Eagles of Destiny," for an unprecedented look into the Pakistan Air Force. They reveal the untold story of how the PAF was forged as an institution, deliberately creating a unique identity and culture separate from its British origins and the Pakistan Army. Discover the transformative impact of the US Mutual Defense Assistance Program, which provided not just new aircraft but a whole new way of thinking, training, and operating that defines the PAF to this day. ...
2025-08-041h 26Defence UncutPakistan's Next Great Military Project Isn't a Fighter Jet - It's an Invisible NetworkIn this episode of Defence Uncut, we tackle one of the most critical and complex challenges in modern military technology: architecting a next-generation data-link.The future of air combat is no longer just about faster jets; it's about information. But how can an air force communicate seamlessly in battle (be "Loud") while also remaining electromagnetically silent to strike with surprise (be "Silent")?We explore why legacy systems like Link-17 are now a significant liability for stealth and UCAV operations and detail the architectural shift required to master both high-power networked combat and covert, low-probability-of-intercept communications...
2025-07-211h 26Defence UncutPakistan’s Next Move: Why Drones, Not Fighter Jets, Are the Future of its Air ForceThe debate over new F-16s for the Pakistan Air Force is back. But is it the right conversation to be having?In this episode of Defence Uncut, we argue that the future of Pakistan's air dominance doesn't lie in more imported fighters, but in a bold and strategic pivot to a sovereign Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program.We explore how the realities of modern aerial warfare, coupled with Pakistan's existing industrial strengths, make UCAVs a more accessible, scalable, and economically viable path to securing the nation's airspace. We also lay out a roadmap...
2025-07-131h 19Defence UncutWhat's Pakistan's Next Fighter Program After the JF-17 Thunder?The ambition was immense: a homegrown 5th-generation fighter for the Pakistan Air Force. But the flagship program, Project AZM, has effectively failed, leaving critical questions about the future of Pakistan’s aerospace industry. Why was a project with so much national prestige doomed from the start?This episode of Defence Uncut provides a brutally honest post-mortem on Project AZM, revealing how a fundamental misunderstanding of industrial capacity and a failure to join international partners like Turkey on the KAAN fighter led to a historic missed opportunity. We analyze how this impacts the celebrated JF-17 fleet and why th...
2025-07-051h 06Defence UncutThe Quiet History of Pakistan's Twin Nuclear ProgramsAfter the trauma of the 1971 war, Pakistan's leadership came to a stark conclusion: international alliances were useless. To guarantee their survival, they would have to build the ultimate deterrent themselves.The solution was a secret two-pronged strategy: one well-known uranium program to create a deterrent on paper, and a second, more advanced plutonium program to secure absolute capability. This is the story of how Pakistan built its bomb, debunking the myths of foreign reliance and revealing a doctrine of calculated self-sufficiency.We uncover the full history: from the first reactors to today's miniaturized warheads.
2025-06-271h 24Defence UncutThe Pakistan Navy is a Silent Success Story With Big AmbitionsThe Pakistan Navy is undergoing a quiet revolution, transforming from a neglected force into a formidable power. From new Chinese frigates and advanced AIP submarines to secretive indigenous programs for hypersonic missiles and next-generation warships, the "silent service" is making major moves. In this episode of Defence Uncut, we pull back the curtain on the Pakistan Navy's ambitious modernization.Plus, we unpack Pakistan's new $9 billion defence budget and analyze Turkey's landmark $10 billion MoU with Indonesia for the 5th-gen KAAN fighter. Is the deal solid?
2025-06-171h 53Defence UncutPakistan Reveals Major Arms Offer from China (SE01E2.5)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 was posted on the social media platform X, but was deleted on 11 June, indicating that it may have been an unintended revelation. In any case, the announcement, for the most part, was not surprising.Pakistan expressed its interest and plans to induct the J-35 as far back as 2024, and an accompanying KJ-500 AE...
2025-06-121h 30Defence UncutPakistan Has a Serious BrahMos ProblemFollowing 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 not stop the BrahMos SSCM at limited scale, even though India likely expelled some of its oldest missile stocks with an older-generation seeker and electronics stack. If India were to use its newer missiles at large-scale the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) ability to mount any form of air power would, in all...
2025-06-071h 06Defence Uncut2025 Indo-Pak Crisis: The Fight Pakistan Expected vs. The One It GotIn the inaugural episode of Defence Uncut by Quwa, Bilal Khan, Arslan Khan, and Aseem ul-Islam take a high level look at the recent conflict between Pakistan and India from May 7 to May 10 2025. During those first crucial hours of May 7th, it appeared that the PAF had successfully built upon its strong showing in 2019. However, over the next 72 hours, India regrouped and brought a fight that the PAF – and the Pakistani military at large – was not prepared to fight.For additional insights and context, see our article on Quwa: https://quwa...
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2024-07-1001 min