While reports suggest Pakistan may acquire 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighters from China, a move that would alter the military balance in South Asia, an analyst suggests Beijing is cautious
Two Chinese PLA Navy pilots, Senior Colonel Fang Ming and First Lieutenant Shi Shaoyong, were killed during separate flight training exercises
While the military aviation assets of several naval and army units around the world, including India, made it to the Global Air Powers Rankings 2026, only the PAF made the 107-strong list from Pakistan
Numerical superiority is not the only parameter for the Global Air Powers Rankings, which were topped by the US Air Force and Navy, followed by Russia, India and China, amongst others
The upcoming NATO summit in Ankara is set against a backdrop of anti-NATO protests, but the more significant issue is the deep internal division among the 32 member states
During summer of 2026, Ukraine's strategic strikes on Russian energy and logistics infrastructure have drastically slowed Russia's battlefield advance to a fraction of its 2025 pace
China is expecting to learn some valuable lessons from battle-hardened Russian forces by holding training sessions, which are greatly appreciated by Vladimir Putin
South Korea is planning to acquire more than 20,000 low-cost reconnaissance and attack drones
Bangladesh is accelerating its plan to procure up to 24 J-10CE multirole fighter jets from China
When the US renamed its Pacific Command as the Indo-Pacific Command in 2018, it signalled the growing strategic importance of India in Washington's geopolitical calculations and underscored its view of New Delhi as a key partner in balancing China's rising power and influence in the region
The PAF pilots killed were identified by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) as Flight Lt Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and the Pakistan Navy’s Lt Taha Abbas
The unflagged Aframax tanker, carrying 101,400 tonnes of Ural crude from Russia's Ust-Luga Port to India's Sikka Port, was intercepted in English waters
A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday
Between January 2025 and April 2026, Pakistan launched six satellites primarily for surveillance of India, Afghanistan, China, Iran, and the northern Indian Ocean
The Pentagon has significantly reduced its list of officially recognised religious affiliations for US military personnel, consolidating over 200 codes into 31
Targeting Kyiv with ‘Oreshnik’ missile is a ploy aimed at overcoming Ukrainian resilience, as well as conveying the message that Russia can hit out heavily wherever it wants
The recent missile attack by Russia on Kyiv was condemned by leaders in Europe after Moscow used the Oreshnik missile. The weapon is an intermediate-range ballistic missile that is reportedly capable of reaching targets up to 5,500 kilometres away at hypersonic speeds
Cuba has reportedly acquired a massive drone arsenal and held discussions about potential attack scenarios involving American targets near the United States
Pakistan is set to increase its defense budget by approximately PKR 100 billion in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27.
According to initial reports, Bangladesh’s largest fighter jet acquisition in history will witness Pakistan handing over 16 to 24 aircraft valued at USD 400–700 million in the first phase
Diesel-electric attack submarines pose a realistic threat to the US Navy's amphibious attack ships, aircraft carriers, and even nuclear submarines; challenging sonar conditions in the Strait of Hormuz could make things even harder
If Pakistan gets its hands on PL-17 missiles, the IAF will have to chalk out foolproof strategies to ensure its AWACS, refuellers, and bases are safe in the event of a conflict
Will the PNS Hangor usher in a new "Chinese" era for Pakistan's navy?
Experts are worried that DPRK's new weapons could threaten South Korea's defences and complicate regional security as the regime's capacity to fight a modern war is further boosted
Takavaran naval commandos are the elite maritime special operations force of the Islamic Republic, specifically trained for amphibious warfare, coastal defence, and counter-invasion missions
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