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In a video released on 08 May, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) revealed the Fatah-3 to be a ramjet-powered supersonic cruise missile (SSCM). Showing a still image of the weapon mid-launch from a road-mobile transporter-erector-launcher (TEL), the reveal marks the first public acknowledgement that the Pakistan Army has added a supersonic-cruising strike capability to its precision-fire arsenal. The Fatah-3 bears a physical resemblance to the HD-1 – a supersonic land-attack and anti-ship missile (AShM) developed by China’s Guangdong Hongda Blasting Co., Ltd. – sharing its four lateral ramjet intakes, solid-fuel rocket booster configuration, and overall airframe geometry. That said,…

India has successfully conducted a flight-test of an Advanced Agni ballistic missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, sending strategic shockwaves across the Indo-Pacific region.This achievement is rapidly reshaping strategic calculations, especially amid intensifying nuclear modernisation efforts by China and Pakistan.The test took place from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on 8 May 2026. It demonstrated India’s capability to launch multiple payloads towards geographically separated targets across the Indian Ocean Region. This markedly enhances the survivability and penetration ability of India’s nuclear deterrent.The strategic implications of the launch have drawn immediate international attention. MIRV-capable intercontinental…

ISTANBUL — The United Arab Emirates used nationally built, soft-kill systems developed by EDGE Group to help counter Tehran’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the latest conflict between the US and Iran, according company CEO Hamad Al Marar. The systems included the Sign4l SKYSHIELD drone, which is a counter-unmanned aerial system with high-power radio frequency and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) jamming system and the NAVCONTROL GNSS system for jamming and spoofing. During the SAHA expo in Istanbul, Hamad Al Marar, also EDGE’s managing director, sat down with Breaking Defense to discuss these technologies, as well as some future endeavors…

In a defining moment for India’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has successfully completed a long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor with the engine running continuously for over 1,200 seconds – more than 20 minutes. The test was conducted today (9th May 2026) at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility in Hyderabad and marks one of the most significant breakthroughs in the country’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme.20 Minutes. Mach 8. Made in IndiaThe achievement builds directly on the earlier 700+ second test conducted at…

It’s been more than two months since the recent US-Iran war began, and the crisis still remains far from resolved. Amid escalating military tensions and growing fears of a wider regional war, diplomatic mediators recently pushed ceasefire efforts as a major breakthrough to restore stability. At the center of this narrative stands Pakistan, which has actively sought to portray itself as a key “peace broker” facilitating dialogue between Washington and Tehran. However, behind the carefully crafted optics lies a far more complex reality. The ceasefire appears less like a lasting peace agreement and more like a temporary tactical pause driven…

Senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Ismail Ahmad, a close associate of Hafiz Saeed, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor.His killing adds to the wave of targeted assassinations of LeT leaders in 2026, further destabilising the group’s command structure.Ismail Ahmad, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was a member of LeT’s core committee and played a direct role in plotting attacks against India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.His death comes at a symbolic moment, coinciding with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military strike in May 2025 that destroyed nine major terror launchpads…

One year after the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, the Fatah-3 supersonic missile, Army Rocket Force Command, PAF fighter fleet expansion, Shahed-style drone factories, and a growing satellite constellation signal a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s conventional deterrence posture — but the hardest question remains unanswered. Rawalpindi, Pakistan – On the morning of May 7, 2026, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stood before reporters at the Joint Services Press Conference and told the country that Pakistan had shown India only “10 percent” of its military potential. Behind him, a presentation rolled through a cascade of newly inducted weapon systems — supersonic cruise…

The unveiling of the U.S. F‑47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) marks a decisive leap into sixth‑generation air combat, directly countering China’s expanding J‑20 fleet of over 300 aircraft.This rivalry signals a sustained arms race in the Pacific, with both nations preparing for a future defined by AI‑drone integration, stealth breakthroughs, and long‑range strike capabilities.The announcement in March 2025 of the F‑47 NGAD contract with Boeing, valued at $20 billion, represents the most ambitious U.S. fighter programme since the F‑22 Raptor. With at least 185 aircraft planned, each priced at $300 million, the NGAD is designed to replace the F‑22…

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Anil Chauhan on 30 May 2026.A highly decorated officer with over four decades of distinguished service, he will also serve as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs, bringing extensive operational, staff, and instructional experience to the role.Lieutenant General Subramani was commissioned into the 8th Battalion of the Garhwal Rifles on 14 December 1985. Over the course of his career, he has commanded formations across diverse operational theatres.He led the 16 Garhwal Rifles during counter-insurgency operations in…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that he believes the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end,” signalling a possible shift towards diplomacy after more than four years of devastating conflict. His remarks coincided with a scaled-back Victory Day parade in Moscow and growing international speculation about renewed peace talks.Putin’s statement was delivered on Saturday in the Kremlin, just hours after he had vowed victory in Ukraine during the annual May 9 Victory Day commemorations. This year’s parade was notably subdued, with Russia opting to display videos of military hardware on giant screens rather than showcasing intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks,…