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by G H KumarPakistan’s Ababeel missile, touted as MIRV-capable with a 2,200 km range, faces persistent technical failures and engineering hurdles that undermine its claimed effectiveness against India’s ballistic missile defences like the S-400 and Akash Air Defence System.Recent tests, including a July 2025 crash in Balochistan due to propulsion or structural issues, highlight a pattern of
China has emerged as Bangladesh’s primary defence supplier over the past two decades, accounting for about 72 per cent of its arms imports from 2019 to 2023, reported ANI Editor-in-chief Smitha Prakash on "Quick Take With Smita Prakash" program.Dhaka ranks as the second-largest buyer of Chinese weapons globally, after Pakistan, with acquisitions spanning tanks, missiles, warships, and submarines.
The United States has conducted a daring raid on a cargo ship en route from China to Iran, marking a significant escalation in maritime enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Al Jazeera and ANI, US forces intercepted the vessel last month, several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka. This operation, executed in
The United States has approved a significant defence sale package worth $686 million to Pakistan, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet.This comprehensive package includes $37 million worth of defence equipment alongside $649 million for various other components such as identification systems, secure communication devices, navigation tools, software upgrades,
Construction expected to be completed by DecemberThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is partnering with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone manufacturing plant in Bangladesh through a technology transfer agreement.Officials expect the construction of the plant to be completed by December of this year, marking a major milestone in the country’s defence industrial capability.In
Pakistan’s acquisition of Chinese Hangor-class submarines, expected to enter service in 2026, marks a significant shift in the naval balance of power in the northern Arabian Sea and the wider Indian Ocean Region, reported SCMP a Chinese based news web portal.This development indicates not only enhanced undersea capabilities for the Pakistan Navy but also represents a milestone in China’s naval
In a striking development that is reshaping South Asia’s defence landscape, Bangladesh has turned decisively to China for its next generation of fighter aircraft, side-lining European contenders like France and Italy.This pivot comes after a decade-long saga marked by indecision and stalled negotiations for the Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) program.The current deal, valued at $2.2 billion,
A Chinese supplied ballistic missile system of Pak armyNew satellite imagery analysis reveals significant expansion of Pakistan’s nuclear missile storage infrastructure in the Kirthar mountain range near Qambar, Sindh. This strategic development suggests Pakistan is enhancing the safety and survivability of its nuclear arsenal through extensive underground construction, reported OSINT X
India has fortified its Siliguri Corridor, a narrow 22-kilometre strip connecting the north-eastern states to the Indian mainland, by establishing three new military bases.These installations are the Lachit Borphukan Military Station near Dhubri in Assam, and forward bases at Kishanganj in Bihar and Chopra in West Bengal, each equipped with rapid deployment forces, intelligence units, and Para
Two days after Pakistan disclosed an export deal for its JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets with an unnamed "friendly nation" at the Dubai Air Show 2025, detailed reports now suggest Bangladesh as the most probable customer.The deal, which could see Bangladesh procuring between 16 and 24 aircraft, represents the largest-ever fighter acquisition by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and signals a