Pakistan Sends Navy Escort for Its Ships in the Middle East
Pakistan, Iran’s neighbor, has been striving to remain neutral in the conflict. But its government and military have been forced to act to protect its economy.
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Turbulence For The JF-17 ‘Thunder’: Technical And Logistical Hurdles Hamper Nigeria’s JF-17 Fleet
The Nigerian Air Force’s acquisition of the Chinese JF-17 Thunder Block-II was initially heralded as a significant leap forward for West African aerial dominance. Since their induction in 2021, these multi-role fighters have been deployed to bolster counter-insurgency efforts against various non-state actors. However, recent operational data suggests that the integration of these platforms
SIPRI Data Reveals China’s Arms Dominance In Pakistan; 61% of Made-In-China Weapons Are Sourced By Islamabad
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a comprehensive report on global arms transfers for the period 2021-25, highlighting stark trends in South Asia.Pakistan emerges as Beijing’s premier arms client, absorbing 61 per cent of China’s total weapons exports despite the latter supplying 47 states worldwide. This dependency underscores the deepening Sino-Pakistani
India’s Crystal Maze-2: Replicating Israel’s Space-Dropped ‘Blue Sparrow’ For Regional Precision Strikes
Crystal Maze-2, also known as ROCKS (operational name), is an upgraded version of the Crystal Maze missile with an extended range of 250 km (160 miles).India has emerged as a key player in advanced missile technology, drawing inspiration from Israel’s innovative Blue Sparrow system amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. When the Israeli Air Force deployed the Blue Sparrow to devastating
Redefining Deterrence: General Upendra Dwivedi Outlines India’s Strategic Shift After Operation Sindoor
During the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, provided a comprehensive analysis of the strategic outcomes following Operation Sindoor.In a conversation with Harsh V Pant of the Observer Research Foundation, a renowned policy expert, the General emphasised that the operation marked a significant departure from previous military doctrines, establishing a "
Iran’s Shahed Effect: India Fast-Tracks Low-Cost Strike Drones To Reshape Regional Deterrence
Iran’s deployment of Shahed-series drones in its ongoing conflict with Israel has profoundly influenced India’s defence priorities. These low-cost, long-range unmanned systems have overwhelmed advanced air defences, striking deep into enemy territory with waves of attacks.This tactical success has prompted Indian military planners to accelerate indigenous strike drone programmes, recognising the
Pakistan Praised Trump. Now It Risks Being Caught Up in His War With Iran
U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have set off a crippling energy crisis and sparked deadly protests in one of the world’s most populous Muslim nations.
India’s Nuclear Attack (SSN) Submarine Program Faces Two-Decade Delay, Operational Only By 2036, Exposes Critical Underwater Vulnerability
India’s underwater strike capability remains a critical vulnerability in its naval arsenal, with the much-anticipated indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) unlikely to enter service before 2036. This delay exacerbates a strategic gap, leaving the Indian Navy reliant on ageing assets and leased platforms amid escalating threats in the Indian Ocean Region, according to a TOI report.The
Nuclear Shadow Over Iran’s Gulf Onslaught: Pakistan Joins Saudi-US-Israel Axis Against Tehran In West Asia War
The escalating conflict in West Asia, pitting Iran against Israel and the United States, shows no signs of abating, drawing in regional powers with profound strategic implications.Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation with intricate ties across the Gulf, watches these developments with acute interest. Its newly formalised defence pact with Saudi Arabia has thrust Islamabad into a precarious position,
Asim Munir Meets Saudi Defence Minister To Bolster Defence Pact As Iran Targets Saudi Amid Regional Turmoil
Open-source illustrative photo Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, has undertaken a significant visit to Saudi Arabia amid mounting tensions in West Asia. He held discussions with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on the precarious regional security landscape.This meeting assumes particular importance following