Category: Pakistan
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Saudi-Pakistan Alliance
On September 17, 2025, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a landmark mutual defense pact in Riyadh, formalizing a decades-long security partnership between the two nations. The agreement, described as a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” (SMDA), declares that any aggression against one country will be treated as an attack on both, committing them to joint deterrence…
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PAF FC-31 Acquisition
According to Janes: “China is set to supply the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with its Shenyang FC-31 ‘Gyrfalcon’ multirole stealth fighter aircraft. A senior Pakistani government official stated that the aircraft “will begin arriving within months,” and confirmed that PAF pilots are currently in China undergoing training to operate the aircraft. As of mid-2025, Pakistan…
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Chinese Jets in Asia
Muhammet Ali Zurnacı: The performance of Chinese fighter jets during the recent conflict involving Pakistan and India has sparked concern across Asia about China’s growing air combat capabilities. What is your evaluation? AS-100, Asia Chief: The deployment of Chinese-origin JF-17 Thunder jets by Pakistan in the recent skirmishes with India has triggered a strategic reassessment…
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Pakistan India Ceasefire
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister says his country and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Here is the Indo Pacific Chief, IP-100’s take: Indo Pacific Chief, IP-100: A declared ceasefire between Pakistan and India—typically centered on the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir—is less a breakthrough and more a tactical pause within a long-standing…
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India’s Escalation
On May 7, 2025, India expanded its military operations under Operation Sindoor by targeting Pakistan’s air defense infrastructure. IN-01 Tactical Assessment – Strikes on Air Defense Systems: Psychological Warfare or Strategic Transition? The May 7 Indian strikes targeting Pakistan’s air defense systems mark a critical tactical maneuver. This is not just about degrading capability—it’s about reshaping the perception…