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Defence Uncut

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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 who needs to stay ahead of Pakistan’s rapidly evolving military landscape. Learn more about Quwa at https://quwa.org

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July 9, 2026

What Replaces Pakistan's F-16s? J-35, New F-16s, or Something Else?

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. support and upgrade deal signed in December 2025. That leaves one question hanging over the PAF's entire next procurement cycle: what actually replaces the F-16?Everyone points to the Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter. But as Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan explain, the J-35 stepping into that role is far from a given. The F-16 isn't just another jet in the fleet — it's the PAF's reliable, high-availability, NATO-interoperable workhorse, and whatever succeeds it has to fill a very specific "size of shoes." That keeps options on the table most people dismiss too quickly: new-build F-16 Block 72s, and even the Eurofighter Typhoon.Before that, the show opens on the news that kicked off the week — Azerbaijan showing off its newly inducted JF-17 Block III fleet: what the airframes reveal, the twin-seat JF-17B question, Turkish weapons integration, and what Baku's big-ticket contract is really paying for.Then it's into listener questions: the Typhoon vs J-35 vs F-16 debate in full, cost-per-flight-hour realities, the JH-7B and "Sea Sultan bomber" ideas, and a wide-ranging discussion on Pakistan's command structure, disaggregation, and the role of the new Chief of Defence Forces.Chapters 00:00 — Welcome & this week's topics 00:37 — Azerbaijan unveils its JF-17 Block III 05:10 — The twin-seat JF-17B explained 10:13 — What Azerbaijan's big contract is really paying for 13:58 — Listener Q&A: does the Typhoon actually replace the F-16? 26:14 — Typhoon vs J-35 vs new F-16: the full breakdown 51:47 — Cost-per-flight-hour realities & the PAF's budget 55:00 — Listener Q&A: command structure & disaggregationGo deeper on Quwa Why the PAF's next procurement cycle starts in 2030: <a href="https://quwa.org/pakistan/market-intelligence/the-pakistan-air-forces-next-procurement-cycle-starts-in-2030-why-vendors-need-to-prepare/">https://quwa.org/pakistan/market-intelligence/the-pakistan-air-forces-next-procurement-cycle-starts-in-2030-why-vendors-need-to-prepare/</a> Inside the $686M F-16 upgrade deal: <a href="https://quwa.org/pakistan-air-force-news/why-the-u-s-just-approved-a-686m-f-16-upgrade-for-pakistan-12-11-2025/">https://quwa.org/pakistan-air-force-news/why-the-u-s-just-approved-a-686m-f-16-upgrade-for-pakistan-12-11-2025/</a> What the reports say about Pakistan's J-35 deal: <a href="https://quwa.org/pakistan/air-force/combat-aircraft/what-the-reports-say-about-pakistans-j-35-stealth-fighter-deal/">https://quwa.org/pakistan/air-force/combat-aircraft/what-the-reports-say-about-pakistans-j-35-stealth-fighter-deal/</a>About Defence Uncut Defence Uncut is the first dedicated English-language Pakistani defence news and commentary podcast, hosted by Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan. Each week we unpack Pakistani military procurements, events, and the broader strategic picture in focused detail — so you can build a clearer, more accurate understanding of South Asian air power.Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and if you're enjoying it, a rating or review genuinely helps others find us. Questions or topic ideas? Email us at <a href="mailto:contact@quwa.org">contact@quwa.org</a> Read our analysis: <a href="https://quwa.org">https://quwa.org</a>

July 2, 2026

Pakistan's F-16 Replacement, the Fatah-5 Mystery (SE2E11)

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 between China's J-35, Turkey's TF Kaan, and the Eurofighter Typhoon — why the PAF is wary of buying an all-Chinese system "out of the box," why it insists on controlling its own tactical data-link stack, and the contrarian argument for keeping the Typhoon firmly in the conversation.With no standout news this week, the discussion ranges widely across the Pakistani defence landscape: high-energy lasers and autonomous interceptors for counter-drone base defence, the Fatah-5 conventional ballistic missile and the Army Rocket Force Command, the KJ-500 AWACS rumour (and why the satellite photo is almost certainly a ZDK-03), and how commercial warship standards and modular hull design are reshaping the Pakistan Navy's surface fleet, from the Jinnah-class frigate to the Yarmook-class OPV.Topics: Pakistan Air Force modernization, F-16 replacement, J-35, TF Kaan, Eurofighter Typhoon, JF-17 Thunder, Fatah-5 and Fatah-2, Army Rocket Force Command, KJ-500, high-energy lasers, counter-drone/C-UAS, naval modularity, and South Asian air power.Defence Uncut is the first dedicated English-language Pakistani defence news and commentary podcast. Read our full analysis at quwa.org, and subscribe to Quwa Plus or Quwa Pro for our complete reporting. Questions or sample requests: <a href="mailto:bilal@quwa.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bilal@quwa.org</a> or <a href="mailto:contact@quwa.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contact@quwa.org</a>.

June 23, 2026

Pakistan's Drone & Cruise Missile Surge — Copying Ukraine? | Defence Uncut S2E10

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 first home-built UAV engines at Eurosatory 2026 (via its new AKAL division), then dig into why the private sector is now central to Pakistan's loitering-munition push, and how the global move toward low-cost strike — the MBDA Crossbow, Russia's Banderol, the Powered JDAM — lines up with Pakistan's Fatah, Babur, Uzab and Khaem programs.In the solo Q&A, Bilal answers listener questions on how fast Pakistan can field robotic ground vehicles like the NRTC Heather UGV, the Western-insurgency vs Eastern-front split, and why Army Aviation might be Pakistan's most under-used branch — with a look at the Turkish Aerospace T625 Gökbey.In this episode:<ul><li>Alsons / AKAL UAV engines and the licensing-vs-indigenous debate</li><li>Why Pakistan's military is roping in the private sector for drones and munitions</li><li>Fibre optics, solid fuel and the case for mass over prestige projects</li><li>The low-cost cruise-missile shift, from Crossbow to Fatah-4</li><li>NRTC Heather UGV and the limits of the Ukraine robotics model in Pakistan</li><li>Army Aviation, the T625 Gökbey, and low-altitude cruise-missile strike</li></ul>Got a question for a future solo cast? Email <a href="mailto:contact@quwa.org">contact@quwa.org</a> or <a href="mailto:podcast@quwa.org">podcast@quwa.org</a>.Read more analysis at <a href="https://quwa.org">https://quwa.org</a>

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What is Defence Uncut?: 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 who needs to stay ahead of Pakistan’s rapidly evolving military landscape.

Learn more about Quwa at https://quwa.org
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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