Defence

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is a man of many blunders: Here's proof

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has held top Cabinet roles for over three decades — but his tenure is increasingly defined by blunders, controversial remarks and diplomatic missteps. From citing social media as evidence to admitting Pakistan’s past support for terror outfits, is this the leadership Pakistan can rely on during times of regional tension?

How defence stocks in India, China surged after Operation Sindoor

Following Operation Sindoor, Indian defence majors like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BHEL) saw sharp movements amid market volatility. Simultaneously, Chinese defence stocks including Avic Chengdu Aircraft soared — gaining over 36 per cent in two days — as speculation mounted over Pakistan's use of Chinese military platforms

Rafales, Mirages, Sukhois: The jets India used to dismantle Pakistan terror camps

India’s Operation Sindoor saw a coordinated aerial strike on terror targets across Pakistan and the PoK without a single fighter jet crossing the border. With Rafales launching Scalp missiles, Mirages reportedly deploying Spice-2000 bombs, and Sukhois providing top cover, the Indian Air Force demonstrated how modern precision warfare works

Why Operation Sindoor is unlike any other strikes against Pakistan

Be it 2016 in Uri or 2019 in Balakot, there has been no shortage of responses from India to terror attacks from Pakistan. However, Operation Sindoor is different from any strikes India has previously carried out. But why is this? And what do experts say? Let's take a closer look

How India used Scalp missiles, Hammer bombs and drones for precision strikes in Operation Sindoor

India’s Operation Sindoor featured the first operational use of Scalp cruise missiles and Hammer precision bombs, alongside loitering munitions, in a coordinated strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and the PoK. These high-precision, long-range weapons signal India’s evolving military doctrine focused on rapid, deep-targeted retaliation with minimal collateral damage

May 7 mock drill: Amid tension with Pakistan, India checks on protocols to test its war readiness

A legacy of Cold War tactics meets 21st-century logistical realities in a nationwide simulation

India vs Pakistan in Arabian Sea: INS Tamal is coming and it’s a worry for China-tied Pak navy

With the induction of the stealth frigate INS Tamal, India deepens its maritime edge widening the technological and strategic gap over Pakistan’s surface fleet

Indian Army practises long-range Pinaka missile firing in Pokhran

The Indian Army conducted a practice firing of its indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan a few days ago, a source aware of the development told Firstpost.

5 signs that a strike against Pakistan may be 'imminent'

Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remain high, with both countries trading barbs in international forums. Now, multiple developments are suggesting a potential Indian strike against Pakistan

Tension after Pahalgam: India’s air defence leapfrogs Pakistan’s China-fed teeth

Amid rising tensions, India is building a next-generation air defence architecture that surpasses Pakistan’s China-dependent systems in range, resilience and indigenous innovation