More results...
The Indian Army has made notable strides in modernising its artillery, with systems such as the Dhanush and the K-9 Vajra strengthening its firepower, The Week observed.Despite these acquisitions, experts argue that significant gaps remain in the Army’s ability to deliver sustained, precise, and long-range artillery support. The Army’s ambition to expand its regiments from 226 to 270 underscores
The north-western Chinese city of Urumqi has become the unlikely stage for a high-stakes diplomatic intervention as officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan convene to address a surge in cross-border hostilities.These talks, confirmed by senior sources in Islamabad, represent a concerted effort by Beijing to stabilise its western periphery. The meeting follows a strategic visit to China by
An improvised explosive device blast in Lakki Marwat’s Serai Naurang town left nine people injured, including four police officers, when attackers targeted a patrol vehicle on the busy Bannu–DI Khan Road.The device had been fitted to a motorcycle and detonated near a fruit and vegetable market, causing extensive damage to the police van, nearby shops, and several parked vehicles. The force of the
An improvised explosive device blast in Lakki Marwat’s Serai Naurang town left nine people injured, including four police officers, when attackers targeted a patrol vehicle on the busy Bannu–DI Khan Road.The device had been fitted to a motorcycle and detonated near a fruit and vegetable market, causing extensive damage to the police van, nearby shops, and several parked vehicles. The force of the
In a striking revelation at a naval investiture ceremony in Mumbai, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi disclosed that his forces were mere minutes from launching strikes against Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor last year.The operation followed the devastating Pahalgam terror attack, prompting a swift and robust military response.Admiral Tripathi, while awarding Yudh Seva
Pakistan’s long-range missile program has entered a new and contentious phase, drawing sharp scrutiny from Washington and raising questions about Islamabad’s strategic intentions, according to an article published by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), by Paul K. Kerr.In December 2024, the U.S. State Department imposed sanctions on Pakistan’s National Development Complex (NDC)
The Iran-Israel conflict illuminates a pivotal shift in modern warfare, where victory increasingly favours vast fleets of inexpensive drones over costly missiles and conventional platforms. Conflicts now hinge on economics, scalability, and the sheer volume of expendable unmanned systems rather than raw technological superiority alone.Iran’s Shahed-136 loitering munitions exemplify this trend,
India is set to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence system by the end of April, with deployment planned in the Western sector, most likely Rajasthan. An Indian Air Force team has already arrived in Russia to inspect the system before delivery, reported Hindustan Times.The fifth system is expected to be deployed by November, following the Defence Acquisition Council’s approval of five
India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its indigenous defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. On 31 March 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a major capital acquisition contract worth approximately ₹1,950 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, along with associated equipment and infrastructure, for the
Iran has firmly rejected claims that Pakistan attempted to mediate between Tehran and other parties, stressing that no such engagement took place.The Iranian Foreign Ministry clarified that Pakistan’s forums and initiatives are their own, and Iran had not participated in any mediation process.This statement comes in response to reports suggesting Islamabad had sought to play a role in easing