The Bakhtar Shikan is Pakistan’s indigenously manufactured anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). It is based on the Chinese HJ-8 missile.
On March 15, the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, for sea trials.
India’s maritime defence capabilities are set for a significant boost as two major defence deals with France – i.e., the acquisition of 26 Dassault Rafale-M fighter jets and three additional Naval Group Scorpene-class submarines – now await final clearance from India’s Cabinet…
With it showing interest in the Chinese J-31/J-35 and Turkish KAAN, the Pakistan Air Force could be embarking on its most significant induction yet.
The brief clash underscored a need for the PAF to expand the procurement pipeline across less developed areas, like drones, SAMs, EW/ESM, and ‘smart munitions’.
This year marked a strategic push by South Korean companies to strengthen their foothold in the lucrative Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) defence markets, with government support playing a crucial role in their coordinated approach.
At IDEX 2025, Pakistan’s defense industry showcased its growing portfolio of smart munitions and drones, suggesting a stronger focus on addressing the asymmetrical warfare needs of other countries.
The UAE defense industry emerged as a surging force at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2025).
The U.S. unfroze $397 million USD in military aid earmarked for ensuring that Pakistan only uses its F-16 fighter jets for counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism operations.
The Pakistan Air Force’s National Aerospace Science & Technology Park (NASTP) revealed that it is developing 9 new radar systems, including an AEW&C.