Aug 13, 20262h 5mS2
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, and the "Islamic NATO" label was attached within hours. Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan spend the first half of this episode explaining why...
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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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What is Defence Uncut about?
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.
Who hosts Defence Uncut?
Defence Uncut is hosted by Quwa. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
What has Defence Uncut covered recently?
Recent episodes include "SE02E13: Islamic NATO or Nothing? Inside the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" (13 August 2026, 125 minutes), "What Replaces Pakistan's F-16s? J-35, New F-16s, or Something Else?" (9 July 2026, 74 minutes), and "Pakistan's F-16 Replacement, the Fatah-5 Mystery (SE2E11)" (2 July 2026, 87 minutes).
How often does Defence Uncut publish?
Defence Uncut publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 31 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Defence Uncut?
Booking probability for Defence Uncut is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Defence Uncut requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Defence Uncut's contact route on record: verified email.
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- Jul 9, 20261h 14mS2
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...
- Jul 2, 20261h 27mS2
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...
- Jun 23, 20261h 7mS2
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...
- Jun 17, 20261h 3mS2
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...
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Pakistan Has a Strategy Problem, Not a Money Problem
Jun 8, 20261h 31mIs India really buying the Russian Su-57 "Felon"? Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan open by unpacking why the India–Russia FGFA program collapsed after nearly two decades, why Moscow's new offer is suddenly so generous, and...
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Russia’s Air Defence Deal With the Taliban — and Pakistan’s Policy Failure | Defence Uncut
May 31, 20261h 13mRussia has reportedly agreed to supply and help maintain air defence systems for the Afghan Taliban. But as Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan explain, the real danger isn't to Pakistan's fighter jets — it's the proliferation...
- May 25, 20261h 34mS2
Pakistan Air Force Chief ACM Zaheer Babar Sidhu visited Baykar Technologies in Turkey and was photographed with the Bayraktar Kızılelma — a jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that could reshape how the...
- May 18, 20261h 24mS2
Pakistan's Army Rocket Force Command tested the Fatah IV ground-launched cruise missile with an air burst warhead and new imaging infrared seeker — the latest step in Pakistan's conventional deterrence build-up. Bilal...
- May 11, 20261h 11mS1
One year after the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, Pakistan's military procurement picture has fundamentally changed. In this episode, Bilal Khan, Arslan Khan, and Aseem break down the full scope of Pakistan's...
- May 4, 20261h 23mS2
The Pakistan Navy commissions PNS/M Hangor — the first of eight Hangor-class (S26) AIP submarines derived from China's Yuan-class (Type 039B). We trace the programme from the collapsed Type 214 deal with TKMS through to...
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Islamabad Talks Collapse: Pakistan's Role in the Iran-US War and the Gulf Security Premium
Apr 13, 20261h 7mS2The Islamabad talks between the US and Iran ended without an agreement after 21 hours — but the breakdown reveals more than the headlines suggest. In this episode, Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan analyse what the Islamabad...
- Apr 3, 20261h 8mS2
Defence Uncut is back for Season 2. In this premiere episode, Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan examine the operational lessons emerging from the US-Iran war and what they mean for Pakistan's defence planning. The discussion...
- Oct 9, 20251h 3mS1
A 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...
- Oct 7, 202546 minS1
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...
- Sep 22, 202535 minS1
This 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...
- Sep 17, 202551 minS1
Pakistan 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...
- Sep 9, 20251h 48mS1
China'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...
- Sep 4, 20251h 12mS1
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...
- Aug 26, 20251h 18mS1
In 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...
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