Author: Defenceline Webdesk
One year after the May 2025 conflict with India, Pakistan’s defence posture has evolved along two parallel, but mutually reinforcing, tracks. The first is the direct response to the lessons drawn from the conflict itself, and the second being the continuation of longer-standing structural changes in doctrine that were already underway prior to May 2025.1 The latter was principally driven from observing the Russia-Ukraine War, which has been taking place since early 2022. Furthermore, Pakistan can now source technologically advanced defence solutions at relatively accessible upfront costs, thereby removing the supply-side bottlenecks that have traditionally throttled Pakistan’s defence planning. China’s…
Mahindra has unveiled a purpose-built All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) derived from its popular Thar model, designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of India’s security forces. The new ATV strips away excess ornamentation, focusing entirely on capability, resilience, and operational effectiveness. Every element of the vehicle has been engineered with a clear purpose, ensuring that no component is superfluous. The ATV is configured for airdrop readiness, allowing rapid deployment in diverse operational theatres. It incorporates mission-grade protection features, including a gun mount, complete underbody protection, and a tandem tyre carrier configuration. Presenting the Mahindra ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)No excess. No ornamentation. Just…
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Paras Anti-Drone Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has introduced a compact handheld drone jammer (HHDJ), strengthening India’s last-line defence against commercial and FPV drones.This indigenous system, developed under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, builds on Paras Defence’s recent Ministry of Defence contracts and positions India at the forefront of portable counter-UAS technology.The handheld drone jammer is designed for portability and rapid deployment, enabling security forces and special units to neutralise hostile drones in critical areas. Its lightweight, compact form allows operators to carry and activate it instantly, making it particularly effective in border zones, VIP protection details, and urban operations where drone incursions…
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ISTANBUL — It was all about one-way attack drones today at the SAHA defense show in Turkey, with at least five new homegrown systems making their exhibition debut. In a crowded ceremony on its stand, Turkish electronics giant Aselsan lifted the curtain on two naval systems: the TUFAN unmanned surface vessel (USV) and KILIC autonomous underwater strike system. The TUFAN, mounted with antenna and an electro optics pod, is mainly a one-way attack vessel that Aselsan says can also perform intelligence, surveillancer and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The KILIC, an unmanned underwater vessel or UUV, is equipped with communication and navigation…
Armenia is in advanced cost negotiations with India for the acquisition of the indigenous Pralay (‘Apocalypse’ in English) cannisterised surface-to-surface, short-range, tactical ballistic missile, a move that would significantly expand bilateral defence ties and mark one of India’s most high-end missile export breakthroughs.The export variant is capped at 290 km to comply with MTCR guidelines, but retains precision strike capability and advanced manoeuvrability.India and Armenia are engaged in detailed discussions over the Pralay tactical surface-to-surface missile system, with negotiations focusing on cost, specifications, and compliance with international export control frameworks.The talks are part of Armenia’s broader military-industrial modernisation, as Yerevan seeks…
NSJ The U.S. Air Force is preparing to install a shoebox-sized navigation system on its F-22 Raptors that will allow the stealth fighters to keep flying even if China or Russia knocks out… Source link
Israel’s military says it wants to buy about 50 more F-35s and F-15s, but many of the details are still to come. Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and Air Warfare Reporter Michael Marrow review what’s known from the IDF’s new fighter jet plans, before pivoting to a few highlights from last week’s Modern Day Marine conference in Washington. Source link
The Army is opening a new front in its battle to get contractors to make their weapons and systems easier to connect: “hackathons.” Later this month, the service will host some of its biggest vendors for the first of a series of one-day brainstorming sessions about how to integrate the command-and-control software for dozens of military systems.“Right to Integrate,” the service’s name for the effort, will ensure the Army’s battlefield and business systems can better share data and communicate, according to a Tuesday news release.“We’ve known for a long time that our systems, weapons, and sensors need to talk to each…