Pakistan’s ‘combat-tested’ jets boost weapons sales
Islamabad has held talks with 13 countries, six to eight of which are in an advanced stage, for deals involving JF-17 jets jointly developed with China, as well as training…
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Chinese drill sparks talk of ‘decapitation’ strike on Taipei
While the mock targets were described as “terrorists”, the drill bore the hallmarks of a so-called “decapitation” strike – a military operation aimed at removing the…
Politics should not dictate scale of South Korea-US joint drills: think tank
The state-affiliated Korea Institute for Defence Analyses, said in a report released Monday that politicising joint exercises could heighten security uncertainty in Northeast Asia…
Indian PM Modi, UAE President seal major defence pact, pledge to double bilateral trade to $200 billion
The document was signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed various key…
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence deal in pipeline, minister confirms
A final consensus between the three states is needed to complete the deal, Pakistan Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj said.
French Rafale fighter jet deal: Around 80% of 114 aircraft may be built in India as talks focus on localisation
India’s proposed Rafale fighter jet deal could see most aircraft built locally, alongside plans for a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub, exports, and higher…
Japan, Philippines agree on logistics pact to boost security ties
The agreement enables Japan's Self-Defence Forces and the Philippine forces to provide each other with essential supplies during joint exercises.
Several countries ‘actively’ engaged in talks with Pakistan for its fighter jets, confirms PM Shehbaz
The JF-17 is a light combat aircraft jointly developed by Pakistan and China and produced in Pakistan.
‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India
Earlier this week, the defence minister said the success of its weapons industry could transform the country’s economic outlook.
Japan doubles down on Asia’s defence by expanding budget, reach of security aid scheme
Japan is expanding its Official Security Assistance (OSA) across Southeast Asia, with Thailand as the 11th recipient by March 2026 and Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as priorities.