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Defence Uncut

Quwa
Pakistan Air Force
India
Pakistan
China
Brahmos
Pakistan Navy
Air Force
Pakistan Army
Z-10me
Jf-17 Thunder
Indus Water Treaty
F-16
United States
Rocket Force Command
Ukraine War
Pakistan Army Aviation Corps
Turkey
Ah-1z Cobra
Loitering Munitions
Chinese Z-10me2

Defence Uncut by Quwa is the first English-language podcast zeroing in on Pakistan’s defence scene. Each bite-sized episode dissects current procurements, strategy shifts, and security events, connecting the dots so listeners gain a clear, data-driven big-picture view. Hosted by Bilal Khan, Defence Uncut turns dense news into precise, engaging analysis for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone wh... more

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Pakistan is about to make its biggest fighter decision in a generation — and it starts with the F-16.

The Pakistan Air Force's three F-16A/B Block-15 squadrons are scheduled to retire by 2040, a timeline all but confirmed by the $686 million U.S. su... more

The Pakistan Air Force is entering its biggest procurement cycle since the 2010s, and the question that defines it is what replaces the ageing F-16 fleet in the 2030s. In this episode, Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan work through the three-way contest bet... more

Pakistan has quietly started building the unglamorous parts of modern warfare — the engines, munitions and cheap cruise missiles that win a long fight. In this episode, Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan open with the Alsons Group's reveal of Pakistan's firs... more

Pakistan's defence budget for FY2026-27 has hit a record ~$10.76 billion — a near 18% increase and the largest in real dollar terms (almost 3 trillion rupees). But the headline number hides the real story: where is the money actually going, and why i... more

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Recent Guests

Aseem al-Islam
Geopolitical analyst from the U.S.
Episode: The Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact: A US Plan to Reshape Two Regions?
Aseem Oneslam
Aerospace engineer based in the US
Episode: Unpacking the Pakistan Army's New Rocket Force Command
Arsalan Khan
Commercial pilot and defense analyst in the UK
Episode: A Military Off-Sync: Hangor Subs, Flawed Procurements, and Pakistan's Path Forward
Usman Shabir
Co-author of Eagles of Destiny, an expert on Pakistan Air Force history
Episode: Pakistan's Z-10ME, PAF History, and a Historian's Look at the May 2025 War
Yawar Mazhar
Co-author of Eagles of Destiny, with a focus on military history
Episode: Pakistan's Z-10ME, PAF History, and a Historian's Look at the May 2025 War
Aseem Ull Islam
Aerospace engineer with insight into Pakistan's defense culture and industry trajectory
Episode: Pakistan Has a Serious BrahMos Problem
Arslan Khan
A defence analyst with work featured on Quwa and other publications.
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Episode: 2025 Indo-Pak Crisis: The Fight Pakistan Expected vs. The One It Got

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Bilal Khan
Host of Defence Uncut, lead analyst and moderator
Arslan Khan
Co-host/guest co-presenter; guest analyst offering detailed views on Pakistan's defence sector

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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    Military nerds blogging and podcasting about their interests; theirs is Pakistan military.

    Informative, insightful, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
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    john53008
    United Statesa year ago

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Consistently data-driven with strong guest insights and candid policy critiques.
Military nerds blogging and podcasting about their interests; theirs is Pakistan military. Informative, insightful, and entertaining.
Thoughtful deep-dives with clear, practical takeaways for defense professionals.

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Pakistan's Drone & Cruise Missile Surge — Copying Ukraine? | Defence Uncut S2E10
Q: Given Pakistan's current industrial base, how fast can the Army induct unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and achieve operational readiness?
The host suggests a cautious timeline, estimating potential operational deployment within a few years in limited, reconnaissance-focused roles, with broader adoption contingent on network-enabled warfare integration and GHQ vision.
India's 114 Rafale Plan: Why It's a Worrying Sign for the Pakistan Air Force
Q: Is it possible to counter fifth generation fighter jets with a huge number of Rafale jets?
It's not about counting jets; it's about how to neutralize the strike threat posed by fifth generation fighters.
India's 114 Rafale Plan: Why It's a Worrying Sign for the Pakistan Air Force
Q: How long will Pakistan take to phase out legacy aircraft?
It might take around 10 to 15 years for all the Mirages and F-7PGs to be phased out.
Unpacking Pakistan's Low-Key PIESAT Satellite Deal with China
Q: Can you let us know the orbital altitude of satellites?
I strongly suspect that this is a low-Earth orbit constellation.
Unpacking Pakistan's Low-Key PIESAT Satellite Deal with China
Q: What kind of capabilities is Pakistan looking to get via its space program?
The obvious thing is image intelligence, which will also help provide detailed terrain maps crucial for cruise missiles.

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What is Defence Uncut about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Defence Uncut concentrates on Pakistan's defence scene through concise, data-driven analysis of current procurements, strategy shifts, and security events. Episodes routinely dissect defense programs (like JF-17, UCAVs, missiles), supply chains, and geopolitical dynamics with a focus on how external powers and regional players influence Pakistan's security posture. A notable strength is translating dense military topics into accessible, evidence-based narratives for professionals and enthusiasts who need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

A standout trait is the strong emphasis on industrial policy, indigenous capability building, and cross-domain integration (air, sea, space, and cyber) within a regional security context. The ... more

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