How Pakistan Is Shielding Its Trade From the US-Iran War
The Pakistan Navy (PN) launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr on 9 March 2026 to escort Pakistani merchant vessels and protect the country’s sea lines of communication (SLOCs)...
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Analysis: How the U.S.-Iran War Will Impact China Plus Pro
–– The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran – which began on 28 February 2026 – have effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy insecurity...
The Iran War Tests ‘Look West’ – and May Prove It Right Plus Pro
–– The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has put the Gulf states under direct military attack for the first time in a generation. For Pakistan, the...
US Deploys Two Carrier Strike Groups as Epic Fury Escalates
The United States has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups to the Middle East as part of Operation Epic Fury – its ongoing air and...
US Pursues Low-Cost Interceptors and Lasers Against Shahed Swarms
The United States and its Gulf allies are reportedly negotiating the procurement of interceptor drones and accelerating the deployment of directed-energy weapons to counter Iranian...
Operation Epic Fury: US Claims Air Dominance Over Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has carried out more than 3,000 airstrikes against Iranian military positions in the first week of Operation Epic Fury,...
US-Israel Strikes on Iran Enter Second Week as Spillover Mounts
The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on 28 February 2026, marking the start of what has effectively become a U.S.-Iran...
Analysis: Pakistan-Iran Tensions
Last week, Iran and Pakistan exchanged guided munition fire across each other’s borders. This analysis unpacks the long-term outcomes.
Iran and Pakistan Exchange Cross-Border Strikes
On Tuesday, 16 January, Iran carried out a strike using missiles and drones in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, apparently in the Panjgur district.
Iran showcases new Karrar main battle tank
The Iranian Ministry of Defence has formally launched the Karrar main battle tank (MBT), which it claims is competitive against foreign MBT designs