Pakistan’s security and political leadership appear to have reoriented their counterinsurgency (COIN) approach in Baluchistan around a central economic imperative.
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Zaheer Ahmad Babar, met with Chinese defence Minister Dong Jun in Beijing on Tuesday, 08 April, 2025.
On March 15, the Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd launched the Pakistan Navy’s second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, for sea trials.
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 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 Navy (PN) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the fleet will start getting its new Hangor-class submarines “very soon.”