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MILITARY5d agoFrom Pakistan to Uzbekistan: how China’s J-10CE is widening its overseas reachBattle-testing modern weapon systems can come at a steep price: a country must send its forces to war. But for China’s 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter aircraft, exports have opened another route. Pakistan provided the aircraft’s first major combat test during its four-day conflict with India in May 2025, when Islamabad’s J-10CEs were used in an air battle. Two US officials told Reuters that at least two Indian aircraft were downed, including a French-built Rafale – though the precise losses,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 8China’s HQ-17AE Shorad system to boost Pakistani drone defence as India tensions simmerPakistan has unveiled a newly acquired Chinese-made short-range air defence system that analysts say could boost its ability to counter Indian drones and low-altitude threats in a future conflict. A social media video posted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday confirmed for the first time that it was operating the HQ-17AE short-range air defence (Shorad) system. The HQ-17AE is an export version of China’s HQ-17A air defence system – a wheeled variant of the original HQ-17 that was...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 5Japan F - 2 , variant of F - 16 used by Pakistan , to make India debut during Veer GuardianThe Japan F-2, a variant of the F-16 fighter jet, is set to debut in India during the 'Veer Guardian' exercise. This signifies international military cooperation and the showcasing of defense capabilities.tribuneindia.com · India
MILITARYAug 21 China a competitor , Pakistan remains a security challenge : Ex - Army Chief Gen M . M . NaravaneAn ex-Army Chief stated that China is a competitor and Pakistan continues to be a security challenge. This presents a military perspective on significant geopolitical relationships.kenyastar.com · Kenya
MILITARYAug 3India plans ₹45 , 000 crore rail upgrades along China , Pakistan and Bangladesh bordersIndia intends to invest ₹45,000 crore in rail upgrades along its borders with China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This plan signifies a major infrastructure development with potential strategic implications for border security and logistics.thehindubusinessline.com · India
MILITARYJul 26India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and PakistanIndia’s ambition to grow its navy past 200 ships within the next decade has taken on fresh urgency as China expands the world’s largest naval fleet and Pakistan adds advanced Chinese-built attack submarines, heightening New Delhi’s anxieties in the Indian Ocean. Analysts see this month’s commissioning of the stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri and submarine hunter INS Malvan this month as a symbol of that effort: both domestically built warships presented as evidence that New Delhi can scale up its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 9Indonesia BrahMos and Astra Missile Deal Seen as Strategic Setback by Pakistani Defence AnalystsIndonesia's acquisition of BrahMos and Astra missiles is viewed by Pakistani defense analysts as a strategic setback. This development indicates a shift in regional military balance.idrw.org · India
MILITARYJul 9Indian Military Rebalancing : Shifting Focus from China Frontier to Pakistan Threat Amid Evolving Risk AssessmentThe Indian military is rebalancing its focus, shifting from the China frontier to the Pakistan threat. This strategic change is occurring amid an evolving risk assessment.idrw.org · India