China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, J-35A

Pakistan’s J-35A Gamble: China’s Early Delivery of J-35As to Pakistan Could Redefine Air Superiority in South Asia

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
India Barak-8 Air Defence System

India Deploys Barak-8 Air Defence System at Bhatinda Air Force Station: A Strategic Shift Near Pakistan Border

In a significant development reflecting India’s evolving air defence posture, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the Barak-8 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system at its strategically critical Bhatinda Air Force Station in Punjab. This deployment, near India’s border with...
JF-17 Thunder Fighters

Uzbekistan Poised to Acquire Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Fighters: A Strategic Shift in Central Asia’s Airpower Landscape

Uzbekistan is on the verge of a major leap in its military aviation capabilities, with authoritative defence sources indicating that Tashkent is close to finalising a deal to acquire the China-Pakistan JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft. The prospective purchase signals...
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...
Taimur

Pakistan’s “Taimur” Air-Launched Cruise Missile: A New Era in Airpower and Deterrence

Pakistan’s defense landscape has seen a significant evolution with the introduction of the “Taimur” Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)—a weapon that underscores the country’s growing ambitions in precision-strike capabilities. First revealed in 2022, the Taimur missile is an advanced derivative of the RAAD-II...
JF-17 Thunder

Pakistan’s Ambitious JF-17 Upgrade: PFX Alpha Program Seeks to Reduce Foreign Dependence and Strengthen Aerial Sovereignty

At the heart of the bustling show floor of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar 2024 (IDEAS), Pakistan quietly signaled a transformative shift in its airpower doctrine. The National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), operating under the Pakistan Air...
Blast Hits Military Convoy in Balochistan

Deadly Blast Hits Military Convoy in Balochistan Amid Rising Insurgent Attacks

A deadly explosion ripped through a military convoy in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Sunday, killing five people, including three Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers, and injuring at least 30 others. The attack took place near Noshki, a volatile region that...
Jaffar express attack, Pakistan

Jaffar Express Attack: Eyewitness Accounts and the Baloch Insurgency

A railway police officer onboard the Jaffar Express has described the horrifying attack by Baloch separatist militants, detailing how security personnel fought back until their ammunition ran out before being taken hostage. His account, given anonymously, contradicts initial reports from...
US Customs Airport

Trump’s New Travel Ban Could Bar Pakistanis and Afghans from Entering US

US President Donald Trump’s new travel ban could take effect as early as next week, blocking individuals from Pakistan and Afghanistan from entering the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The potential restrictions, reminiscent of Trump’s...
Pakistan Defense

Pakistan and Iran Deepen Defense Ties Amid Regional Challenges

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, visited Islamabad and reiterated Tehran’s commitment to bolstering strategic ties with Pakistan. During his high-profile meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, and President...
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