DefenceTalkDefenceTalkSecurity forces killed four terrorists who attempted to storm the Pakistan Stock Exchange compound in Karachi in a gun and grenade attack on Monday morning. According to a police statement, one sub-inspector and three security guards were martyred in the attack. Seven people, including three police officials, have been injured, the statement said. The attackers, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/all-4-terrorists-killed-in-attempt-to-storm-pakistan-stock-exchange-compound-75779/

DefenceTalkPakistan on Monday authorized the army to deploy across the country and in the capital Islamabad in a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The interior ministry announcement, which came as the death toll from coronavirus rose to six, means troops will be able to assist the civilian government with logistics and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-approves-military-deployment-to-curb-virus-74937/

DefenceTalkISLAMABAD: A Pakistani F-16 fighter jet crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday (Mar 11) in an apparent accident during a rehearsal for an upcoming military parade in the capital, officials said. There was no immediate word on the fate of the pilot or co-pilot, or details on the area the plane crashed. Footage on social media […]https://www.defencetalk.com/fighter-jet-crashes-in-pakistan-capital-during-parade-rehearsal-74779/

DefenceTalkKabul: The US-led invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, following the 9/11 terror attacks, targeted Al-Qaeda in the sanctuaries provided by the Taliban government of the time. More than 18 years later, as Washington pushes to end America’s longest war and sign a deal Saturday with the Taliban, here is a timeline of developments: ‘War on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/afghanistan-nearly-two-decades-of-us-intervention-74331/

DefenceTalkPakistan Wednesday marked the first anniversary of its standoff with New Delhi in which it shot down and captured an Indian pilot in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. The February 2019 scuffle was the first dogfight between the nuclear-armed nations in decades. Pakistan’s army on Wednesday flew teams of reporters to the site where […]https://www.defencetalk.com/one-year-after-standoff-with-india-pakistan-boasts-military-pride-74326/

Pakistan successfully conducted a flight test of air launched cruise missile Ra’ad-II, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Tuesday. According to a press release issued by the ISPR, the cruise missile, which has a range of 600 kilometres, is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems ensuring engagement of targets with high precision. Lieutenant […]

The Pakistan Navy has commissioned a 2300 Tonnes Corvette PNS YARMOOK (F-271) – a Damen OPV 1900 – in a ceremony held at Constanta Port, Romania on 13th February 2020. Attending the event was Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani HI (M), Vice Chief of the Naval Staff as Chief Guest. The ceremony was also attended […]

Pakistan on Thursday conducted a successful training launch of surface to surface ballistic missile (SSBM) Ghaznavi, a press release from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to the press release, this launch was carried out as part of a training exercise of Army Strategic Forces Command “aimed at rehearsing operational readiness procedures during day and night.” […]

The “Pakistani Defense Market – Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets’s offering. Pakistan is expected to spend US$48.5 billion on defense over 2020-2024 to manage internal instability and bolster its defense capabilities with respect to India. The country’s total defense budget, excluding US aid has increased at sluggish […]

The first batch of 08 dual seat JF-17 aircraft rolled out from PAC Kamra, on Friday which is an another remarkable milestone of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. According to the PAF Spokesperson, to mark this momentous occasion, a grand ceremony was held at Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, Kamra. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid […]