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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has openly stated that his country’s nuclear capabilities could be extended to Saudi Arabia if required under the newly signed Pakistan–Saudi Arabia defence pact.This marks the first explicit acknowledgment that Islamabad is willing to bring Riyadh under a nuclear security umbrella, a move that significantly alters the balance of power in the
The Saudi–Pakistan "Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement" announced this week represents a potentially transformative shift in West Asia’s security balance by merging Riyadh’s financial clout with Islamabad’s nuclear-armed military capabilities.While Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stressed that nuclear weapons were "not on the radar" of the agreement, Saudi rhetoric and Gulf Arab
The United States plays a complex role in the Saudi–Pakistan defence pact, using it as a tool of leverage while carefully protecting its strategic partnership with India. Over 70 percent of Saudi Arabia’s defence imports originate from the US, ranging from F-15 fighter jets and Patriot missile systems to advanced drones, which ensures that any Saudi military collaboration—including with Pakistan—
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s rare tour of a secret Chinese military complex has emerged as a significant geopolitical signal, highlighting the depth of Sino-Pakistan defence ties amid the regional security churn following Operation Sindoor. Zardari, on a 10-day official visit to China, was hosted by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in Beijing, becoming the first foreign
The Indian Navy has laid out an ambitious expansion roadmap that seeks to transform it into a true blue-water force by 2035, with the objective of building and maintaining a fleet of more than 200 warships and submarines.This represents a significant scaling-up from its present strength of approximately 140 vessels, and reflects the urgent operational and strategic imperative to counter growing
In a historic and highly symbolic display of military strength, China for the first time showcased its complete nuclear triad during a grand military parade in Beijing held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, also referred to domestically as the “People’s War of Resistance against Japanese aggression.”This parade not only highlighted Beijing’s rapidly advancing nuclear
Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir with Chinese President Xi Jinpingby Nilesh KunwarUnwarranted SensationalismWhile the revelation that China had provided real-time military intelligence to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the issue of Sino-Pak collusivity has taken centre stage. While this isn’t an overnight development, but just to score brownie points, some political interests have unfortunately
The strategic competition between India and Pakistan has manifested significantly in their respective main battle tank (MBT) programs, with India’s indigenous Arjun MK-2 representing a heavyweight philosophy focused on protection and firepower, while Pakistan’s Al-Khalid embodies a lighter, more mobile approach. This analysis examines whether India’s Arjun can indeed "crush" Pakistan’s Al-Khalid
China has delivered the third of eight advanced Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan, marking a significant step in strengthening Pakistan’s naval capabilities amid the strategic dynamics of the Indian Ocean region.The launching ceremony for the third submarine, designated PNS/M Mangro, was held on August 14, 2025, at the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, in Wuhan,
Navy is pursuing purchase of German made subs from Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)India is pursuing an ambitious, multi-pronged submarine modernisation program aimed at ensuring maritime dominance, safeguarding national security
in the Indo-Pacific, and sustaining a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent
well into the 2030s.This strategic roadmap integrates three major submarine
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