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Saudi-Pakistan Defence Cooperation Deal Could Expand China Influence in Middle East Without Direct Exports

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have reportedly held recent discussions aimed at advancing defence cooperation, signaling a potential shift in regional strategic alignments. While the talks appear to involve a straightforward arms transaction, analysts say they reflect a broader recalibration of...
JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet

Pakistan–Indonesia JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Talks Accelerate, Signalling a Strategic Shift in Indo-Pacific Defence Procurement and Middle-Power Airpower Alignment

Pakistan and Indonesia have reportedly accelerated negotiations over a potential acquisition of nearly 40 JF-17 Thunder multirole fighter jets and associated armed unmanned systems, a move that could mark a consequential inflection point in Asia’s evolving defence procurement ecosystem. The...
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Indian Air Defence Destroys Pakistani F-16, JF-17 Fighters in Response to Coordinated Missile and Drone Incursion

Tensions between India and Pakistan sharply escalated late Thursday night as India’s air defence systems intercepted a major aerial offensive by Pakistan, downing several aircraft and drones after Islamabad launched coordinated attacks on multiple locations in Jammu and Punjab. The...
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

Bangladesh’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Interest Sparks Strategic Anxiety in India

Bangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighters—a joint project of Pakistan and China—has triggered serious strategic concerns in New Delhi. This potential procurement is not just about Bangladesh upgrading its air force; for India, it...