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South-east Italy also affected by heavy rain, and snow at higher altitudes, while deadly flooding hits AfghanistanParts of the Mediterranean have been lashed by Storm Erminio this week. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and occasional bursts of hail affected m…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any future misadventure would be met with an "unprecedented and decisive" response from the Indian Armed Forces.Speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in Kerala, the minister’s remarks follow recent revelations regarding the sheer scale of India’s military readiness during a period of heightened regional tension.The
In the season premiere of Defence Uncut (S02E01), Bilal Khan and Arslan Khan examine the operational lessons emerging from the US-Iran war – from the proven value of Shahed-class loitering munitions to the naval dynamics of the Strait of Hormuz crisis and what they mean for Pakistan’s submarine and surface fleet strategy.
The post Lessons from the Strait: How Iranian Shahed Drones are Rewriting the Rules of Defence first appeared on Quwa.
The strategic autonomy of India’s military operations is currently tethered to a foreign utility that could, in a moment of geopolitical friction, be throttled or severed.While the Global Positioning System (GPS) serves as the invisible backbone of modern logistics and precision warfare, its ownership by the United States government remains a dormant vulnerability for New Delhi.History and recent
Pakistan’s poverty levels have surged dramatically to 43.5 per cent, according to a comprehensive report from the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC). This figure starkly contrasts with official estimates of 28.9 per cent provided by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) and the Planning Commission.The SPDC report reveals a significant 14.6 percentage point discrepancy between its
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
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
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
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