Why India’s Nuclear Expansion Challenges Pakistan’s Deterrence
India’s Arihant submarines and nuclear breakout risk challenge Pakistan’s deterrence. Mansoor Ahmed’s research explains the US role and the stakes.
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Pakistan test-fired the Fatah-4 ER cruise missile on 6 October 2026. ISPR withheld its range, but footage shows a larger airframe with external folding wings.
The Rasoob 250 Can Be Pakistan’s Naval Strike Missile
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On 28 April 2026, the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) conducted a training launch of the Fatah-II (Fatah 2), a 400 km-range supersonic guided missile developed by NESCOM.
Pakistan Navy Test Fires Taimoor ALCM
On 21 April, the Pakistan Navy announced a test-fire of the Taimoor ALCM—signalling intent to develop long-range strike capability independent of fighter platforms. This analysis examines whether the Taimoor represents…
Pakistan Navy Fires ASBM from a Corvette
The Pakistan Navy tested what appears to be an extended-range variant of the SMASH (P282) anti-ship ballistic missile from a Babur-class (MILGEM) corvette – the first known ASBM firing from…
GIDS Promotes SMASH Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile for Export
GIDS unveiled the SMASH anti-ship ballistic missile for export at WDS 2026. Derived from the Fatah-2, it offers a 290 km range with an active radar seeker.
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