Pakistan Downs Indian Rafales and Kamikaze Drones Using Chinese Weaponry: U.S. Officials Confirm
Reading Time: 2 minutesTensions along the Line of Control have intensified after senior U.S. officials confirmed that Pakistan used Chinese-manufactured J-10C fighter jets and HQ-9 long-range air defence systems to down multiple Indian Air Force (IAF) assets, including at least one Rafale fighter jet. The incident, which occurred amid heightened hostilities, has sent Continue Reading
The Bangladesh Air Force’s Strategic Acquisition of Additional K-8W Jet Trainers: Enhancing Pilot Training Capabilities
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to acquire an additional 5 to 7 K-8W jet trainers from China, a move that underscores its commitment to modernising its pilot training infrastructure. This acquisition is particularly significant as it follows a series of previous inductions, reflecting a sustained effort to enhance Continue Reading
Indian Use of Harop Loitering Munitions and Pakistan’s Countermeasures: A Strategic Defence Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesPakistan’s Air Defence Neutralises Indian Harop Drones Amid Escalating Tensions In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan’s military announced the successful interception and destruction of 25 Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions deployed by India over major urban centres, including Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The operation underscores the evolving dynamics of modern Continue Reading
Strategic Ripples: Bangladesh’s Calculated Response to the India–Pakistan Conflict of 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe sudden eruption of hostilities between India and Pakistan in early May 2025 has once again raised alarms over regional stability in South Asia. While the immediate military exchanges occurred west of the subcontinent, the shockwaves of the conflict were felt across neighbouring borders, most notably in Bangladesh. As a Continue Reading
Why Many Bangladeshis Support Pakistan Against Indian Aggression: The Case of Operation Sindoor
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe recent escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, marked by India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, has revived complex geopolitical conversations across South Asia. While official Bangladeshi foreign policy remains neutral, many in Bangladesh have expressed sympathy for Pakistan’s position in the conflict. This support is not rooted in historical Continue Reading