Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

[ad_1] Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al […]

US approves $1.4 Billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, strengthening Gulf defence ties | World News

[ad_1] The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they […]

US-Riyadh defence boost: Trump designates Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally; vows deeper military ties

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Saudi Arabia will be designated a major non-Nato ally as he hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House.“Tonight, I’m pleased to announce that we’re taking our military cooperation to even greater heights by formally designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-Nato ally, which […]

Defence brings Turkey and Germany closer

[ad_1] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a rethink in Germany’s security policy: Since then, Berlin has been trying to support Ukraine while also bolstering its own defence capabilities. “The war in Ukraine has shown that NATO has insufficient production. Since the start of the war, European countries in particular have been trying to increase their […]

Can evade any defence system: Russia now has nuclear-powered missile; what is Burevestnik?

[ad_1] Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a nuclear-capable weapon that President Vladimir Putin says it can evade any defence system. Putin said the country would now move towards deploying the missile.The test, conducted on October 21, came alongside a nuclear drill and was seen as a signal that Moscow “will never […]

‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

[ad_1] Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and […]

‘Risks are real’: Pakistan defence minister on possibility of war with India; Khawaja Asif says ‘will do better than before’

[ad_1] Pak defence minister (file photo) Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that the “chances of war with India are real” and that he was “not denying that possibility.” The comments came amid rising tensions between the two countries and follow recent statements by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.Asif claimed that Pakistan will […]

India Becoming Self-Reliant in Defence Sector: PM Modi | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Greater Noida, September 25 (Udaipur Kiran News) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the five-day UP International Trade Show at Expo Mart, Greater Noida, and called on global and domestic investors to invest in India and Uttar Pradesh. He urged Indian traders to adopt the mantra of promoting indigenous products and assured […]

‘Did not publish on time’: US flags Pakistan’s defence budgets; urges transparency

[ad_1] The United States has called on Pakistan to bring its military and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight, identifying this as a key step to improving fiscal transparency. The recommendation was made in the US State Department’s 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report, released on Friday, which reviewed how 140 governments disclose and manage their […]