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India.com
14 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Rs 7500 crore drones, intelligence and Jihad: Pakistan and this Muslim country planning big conspiracy against India, trying to...
Rs 7500 crore drones, intelligence and Jihad: Pakistan and this Muslim country planning big conspiracy against India, trying to… New Delhi: The world has witnessed the bonding between Turkey and Pakistan during the recent India-Pak conflict, and it is no longer a secret that Ankara is helping Islamabad with military equipment. Now, the growing military cooperation between the two Muslim countries has become a matter of concern for New Delhi. Adding to the tension, Turkey and Pakistan have recently signed a fresh strategic agreement through which both countries will increase mutual cooperation in the defence sector, share intelligence, and strengthen security preparations. According to several media reports, the agreement has been made as a strategic step against India. It is being claimed that Turkey and Pakistan are planning to launch a 'jihad' against India together. According to a report by News18, quoting a senior military official, Islamabad is going to buy new spy drones from Turkish companies which worth about USD900 million (approx Rs 7,500 crore). It will also acquire over 700 loitering munitions (drone-bombs that attack by finding them themselves). Not only that the armies of both the countries are also going to share intelligence with each other in order to strengthen their capabilities. Trade worth USD5 billion will also be increased between both the countries. What Was Decided In Islamabad? Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler visited Islamabad recently and held a high-level meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir. ISI chief and other national security officials were also part of the crucial meeting. During the meeting, it was decided that Pak will purchase Turkish-made drones – Bayraktar TB2, Akinci UAVs and loitering weapons under a USD900 million deal. Both countries will also share intelligence and security cooperation, targeting India, News18 report said. Is It A Strategic Warning For India? This growing relationship between Pak and Turkey is causing serious concern in New Delhi. During 'Operation Sindoor' in May, Pakistan launched hundreds of Made in Turkey drones that included – Bayraktar TB2, YIHA-III, and Songar models. But India's air defence systems successfully shot them down. This also raised serious questions about the capabilities of Turkish drones. Why Should India Be Worried? Turkey's drones are strengthening Pakistan's surveillance on the international border, while advanced weapons are improving its strike capability. Due to this, India is facing dual threat – first is a better-armed Pakistan, and second is deepening cooperation between Ankara and Islamabad.
Al Mayadeen
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Tehran weighs US request for renewed nuclear talks: Report
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently reviewing a US request to resume nuclear negotiations, informed sources told Mehr News Agency on Tuesday. The overture, transmitted through intermediaries from multiple countries, comes in the aftermath of a failed US military campaign to dismantle Iran's nuclear infrastructure and amid growing international pressure to de-escalate tensions. The request reportedly outlines a potential agenda that includes the lifting of sanctions, setting limits on uranium enrichment, and addressing compensation, possibly linked to the recent 12-day war that followed coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. While Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed the specifics, diplomatic sources say the Foreign Ministry is assessing both the validity of the US proposals and the broader context in which such talks could occur. This development comes against the backdrop of a major shift in regional diplomacy. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed Ankara's role in relaying the US position to Tehran. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil, Fidan revealed that he had discussed the matter in separate meetings with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. He noted that Turkey had also raised the topic at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) summit, underscoring Ankara's intermediary role in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The renewed US interest in diplomacy follows widespread criticism of the Trump administration's pre-emptive military strike. As The Atlantic recently revealed, Trump had decided to attack Iran's nuclear facilities days before publicly suggesting renewed talks, an act widely seen as a calculated deception. While administration officials declared the mission a success, US military assessments and independent experts have cast doubt on its effectiveness, pointing to limited damage and Iran's rapid repositioning of key nuclear assets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has since laid out clear conditions for any future negotiations: the continuation of domestic uranium enrichment, complete sanctions removal, and a formal commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons. He added that any future diplomatic framework must take into account Iran's demand for reparations and reflect the new political reality following what Tehran considers an illegal act of aggression. Adding to the diplomatic strain, Iran has suspended all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and barred its director, Rafael Grossi, from entering the country. Additionally, Iranian officials accuse Grossi of leaking sensitive nuclear data to "Israel," resulting in the murder of hundreds of civilians. Read more: IAEA to be held accountable for pre-strike Iran assessments: Lavrov Despite these tensions, both Iranian and Turkish officials have indicated that diplomacy is not off the table. As Araghchi put it in a recent interview, "The doors of diplomacy will never be closed", but Tehran insists any return to talks must be grounded in mutual respect, accountability, and irreversible safeguards against future aggression.
India Today
17 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Turkey, Pak revise $900-million drone deal after setback against India
In a bid to explore more advanced UAV systems to improve precision-strike and surveillance capabilities, Turkey and Pakistan are restructuring a USD 900 million drone deal following operational failures against India during Operation Sindoor, sources new arrangement seeks to boost both countries' drone and munition capabilities with advanced systems. The revised deal is expected to address previous shortcomings and enhance military told India Today that representatives from both nations have met multiple times post-Operation Sindoor to address deficiencies in their military equipment. The Indian air defence system thwarted drone attacks by Pakistan in the aftermath of the May 7 Operation Sindoor precision strikes against Pak terror launch pads. Most of these drones were obtained by Pakistan from Turkey and China, putting the effectiveness of these devices under Baykar, a prominent drone manufacturer, is at the centre of these discussions, aiming to supply enhanced drones and munitions. The collaboration is seen as a strategic move to fortify defence ties between the two recently conducted successful tests of its KEMANKE 1 AI-powered mini smart cruise missile, demonstrating precision-strike tests took place in orlu and Kean, in the Turkish provinces of Tekirda and Edirne, showcasing the missile's effectiveness against airborne and ground targets. The success of these tests is crucial for Turkey's defence industry, highlighting its growing previous deployment of Turkish YIHA drones by Pakistan against India was unsuccessful, as these drones were neutralised by Indian air defence systems. The failure has led the two countries to a reassessment of tactics and to information, the revised agreement will include Bayraktar TB2 and AKINCI UAVs, alongside over 700 Turkish-made loitering munitions. These kamikaze drones are intended to enhance Pakistan's military operational early July, high-level discussions were held in Islamabad involving Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defence Minister Yasar Guler, and top Pakistani officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal General Asim talks focused on strengthening military cooperation and intelligence sharing. The meetings underscored the importance of strategic alignment between the two to Indian intelligence agencies, the discussions revealed intentions of aligning efforts against India within the regional power military synergy is also part of broader efforts to elevate bilateral trade between Turkey and Pakistan to USD 5 billion by the end of 2025.- EndsMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Pakistan, Turkey Are New Anti-India BFFs: $900-Mn Drones, Intel Sharing To Defence Pacts
Last Updated: Pakistan will sign $900-million deals for spy drones from Turkey and get 700+ loitering munitions. The 2 countries will boost trade volume to $5 bn dollars: Top military official Pakistan and Turkey or Türkiye are set to enter a new era of security arrangements, defence deals, intelligence sharing and strategic partnership to do jihad against India, according to a top military official. 'While Pakistan is set to enter into deals worth $900 million for latest spy drones from Turkish firms and get 700+ loitering munitions to boost its military surveillance, the two countries plan to boost their trade volume to $5 billion dollars," said the source. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, and Yasar Güler, Minister of National Defence, met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of the Army Staff and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, National Security Advisor and DG ISI Lt. General Muhammad Asim Malik and other senior officials in Islamabad as part of their two-days official visit last week. What was discussed during Pakistan-Turkey leaders' meet? According to the official, both the countries' leadership stressed to strengthen their cooperation in defence deals, security cooperation, intelligence sharing and strategic partnerships — top leadership of both countries have discussed recent regional developments in Iran, Gaza and Afghanistan too. The official added, 'Turkey will boost supply of modern weapons specially in the field of drones — recently Pakistan has used Turkish-made SONGAR drones against India in May during the conflict." 'Turkey is likely to provide more than 700 latest loitering munitions to Pakistan and its may be Bayraktar TB2 and Akinci drones of worth around $900 million dollars — in exchange Pakistan will supply equipments of modern artillery for tanks, mortar shells and other weapons to Turkey," the source added. Defense and strategic deals will be kept secret, while the trade volume of both countries to be boosted around $5 billion dollars by the end of 2025, he added. Pakistan-Turkey bilateral ties Top leadership of Turkey and Pakistan have expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering commitment to further strengthening cooperation with Türkiye in diverse fields, including cultural exchange, trade, investment, technology, defence and intelligence sharing. Sharif stressed upon the need for concerted efforts by both sides to enhance bilateral trade to attain the mutually agreed target of $5 billion dollars. Highlighting Pakistan's investor-friendly policies, he invited Turkish companies to expand their investment footprint in Pakistan and invited Turkish side to share its expertise to assist in Pakistan's structural reforms, economic growth and development efforts. Sharif and Munir expressed his deepest gratitude to the Turkish nation and leadership for their support to Pakistan during the recent Indian aggression. Turkey has strong ties with Pakistan and expressed solidarity with Islamabad during recent military conflict with India in May, angering India. Pakistan's top civil military leadership is likely to visit Ankara soon to materialise the deals with Turkey, said the source. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Asean mulls elevating Turkiye to full dialogue partner status, says foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Asean is considering upgrading its relationship with Turkiye from a sectoral dialogue partner to a full dialogue partner in the near future, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said that as a sectoral dialogue partner, Turkiye has played a constructive role in various areas including technology, security, defence, and agriculture, as well as offering scholarships to students from Asean member states. 'So we are considering how to bring Turkiye in as a full dialogue partner of Asean in the near future, God willing,' he told reporters after chairing the Trilateral Meeting between Malaysia, Turkiye and the Asean Secretariat, here, on Friday. The 30-minute meeting was also attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn. It was held on the sidelines of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-58) and related meetings. Meanwhile, Mohamad said that many countries have expressed their interest in becoming sectoral or full dialogue partners of Asean. 'Many countries have applied and are waiting to become sectoral or full dialogue partners of Asean. 'But we have imposed a moratorium because there are simply too many applications,' he said. He added that Asean currently has 11 dialogue partners, and any additions must be carefully considered to avoid overburdening the existing structure. The 58th AMM and related meetings are being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) under Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship in 2025, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. The event comprises 24 ministerial-level meetings, including engagements with Asean dialogue and sectoral partners, and spans four days beginning Tuesday. — Bernama
