Pakistan Navy Test Fires Taimoor ALCM
On 21 April the Pakistan Navy announced the test‑flight of the Taimoor air‑launched cruise missile, a 600‑km range weapon developed by NESCOM and marketed by GIDS. The missile combines inertial, GPS/BeiDou, TERCOM and DSMAC guidance with an imaging infrared seeker, enabling low‑observable, terrain‑hugging strikes against land and sea targets. While the launch platform remains unclear, analysts see the upcoming Sea Sultan maritime patrol aircraft as a likely interim host. The test signals Pakistan’s push to add a conventional long‑range strike option to its anti‑surface warfare toolkit.
Pakistan Navy Tests Extended-Range Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile From Corvette
On April 15, 2026 the Pakistan Navy successfully test‑fired its indigenously developed P282 SMASH anti‑ship ballistic missile from a Babur‑class (MILGEM) corvette, achieving a high‑speed, precision strike at an "extended range" beyond the previously claimed 350 km. The launch, witnessed by...
Demand Tracker: The Pakistan Army’s Precision-Fire Networking Needs
Between 2016 and 2026 the Pakistan Army expanded its precision‑fire arsenal across artillery, armour and aviation, adding domestic platforms such as the AIMS mortar and P251 howitzer and forming the Army Rocket Force Command to field Fatah ballistic and cruise...
Cheap Cruise Missiles? Inside Pakistan’s Strategic Shift to Jet-Powered Attack Drones
Pakistan’s defence sector unveiled two jet‑powered one‑way attack drones – the Woot‑Tech HiMark‑25(TJ) and Global Industrial Defence Solutions’ Baaz Delta – marking a shift toward low‑cost cruise‑missile alternatives. These systems fuse loitering‑munition airframes with miniature turbojet engines, delivering ranges up...
Market Retrospective: The Pakistan Army’s Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) Program Circa 2007-2026
Between 2007 and 2026 the Pakistan Army moved from sporadic MRAP imports to a structured, HIT‑centric wheeled‑vehicle strategy. Early purchases relied on U.S. MaxxPro and Turkish Kirpi units with no technology transfer. A 2024 memorandum of understanding between Thailand’s Chaiseri...
Pakistan’s Iran Mediation and the Renewed Push to ‘Look West’
Pakistan brokered a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran on 8 April, paving the way for US‑Iran talks in Islamabad starting 10 April. While President Trump praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s role, Iran rejected a 45‑day ceasefire draft and presented...
The Real Reason Washington Is Sounding the Alarm on Pakistan’s Missiles (It’s Not ICBMs)
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard warned that Pakistan could eventually develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, prompting alarm in Washington. The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, however, only says Pakistan will “probably continue to research” longer‑range delivery systems, not that an...
Demand Tracker: Pakistan’s Evolving C-UAS Requirement (2026)
Since 2020, loitering munitions have reshaped anti‑air warfare, offering high‑impact strikes at a fraction of traditional missile costs. In Pakistan, the Air Force and Navy are accelerating investments in electronic‑warfare, high‑powered microwave, and high‑energy laser C‑UAS systems to counter swarming...
Lessons From Iran: Could Pakistan Emulate Iran’s Ballistic Missile Strategy?
Iran’s recent conflict with the United States and Israel has highlighted its reliance on a ballistic‑missile‑centric defence, firing over 5,000 munitions in the first 96 hours before launch rates dropped about 90% due to coalition strikes and rationing. The campaign...
After FCAS: Could an Indo-French Fighter Program Rise From the Wreckage?
In 2018 analysts predicted that France’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) could become India’s next‑generation fighter solution after the country abandoned the Russian‑led Su‑57 program. Eight years later, internal Franco‑German disputes have stalled FCAS, prompting India’s defence ministry to announce...
Pakistan’s Saudi Defence Pact Faces Its First Wartime Test — and the Stakes Go Far Beyond Iran
The six‑month‑old Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is now being tested as the Iran war intensifies. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar publicly invoked the pact, and Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Riyadh to coordinate a joint...
Market Retrospective: The Pakistan Air Force’s Drone Program Circa 2007 to 2026
From 2007 to 2026 the Pakistan Air Force assembled a uniquely diversified unmanned‑aircraft fleet, pulling platforms from Europe, China and Turkey. The acquisitions were opportunistic rather than centrally planned, with Chinese OEMs opening the armed‑drone market after European restrictions and...
Hormuz in the Crosshairs: How Pakistan Is Shielding Its Trade From the US-Iran War
On 9 March 2026 the Pakistan Navy launched Operation Muhafiz‑ul‑Bahr to escort its merchant fleet as the Strait of Hormuz shut down after US‑Israeli strikes on Iran. The closure threatens roughly 90 % of Pakistan’s sea‑borne trade and its vital oil and LNG imports....
What the Reports Say About Pakistan’s J-35 Stealth Fighter Deal
Since early 2024, multiple sources have indicated that Pakistan is negotiating to become the first export customer for China’s Shenyang J‑35 stealth fighter, with reports of a 40‑aircraft order accompanied by HQ‑19 missiles and KJ‑500 AEW&C systems. Although Pakistani officials...
How Pakistan’s GIDS Aims to Win in Saudi Arabia’s Surging Defence Market
Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) showcased its expanded munitions and drone lineup at the 2026 World Defense Show in Riyadh, signalling a focused push into Saudi Arabia’s booming defence market. CEO Asad Kamal emphasized the company’s willingness to transfer...