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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor fallout: Rattled Pakistan hastily props up new missile force; increases military spending
After India's devastating Operation Sindoor , a rattled Pakistan is working hastily to improve its military capabilities, establishing a new military force to oversee its missile arsenal, the Army Rocket Force Command. Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement late Wednesday, speaking at the country's 78th Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad. "It will be equipped with modern technology and capable of striking the enemy from all directions," he said, adding, "It will improve our conventional war capabilities." 'It is a key milestone in the advancement of the country's military response capability,' Sharif further stated. Pakistan's new force is reportedly modelled on its all-weather ally China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, which oversees an arsenal of land-based ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, both nuclear and conventional. "After the recent conflict, the object of course is to further strengthen Pakistan's military capability and this is a part of that process," defence analyst Talat Masood, a former general, told AFP. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, three services chiefs and other national dignitaries were also present at the event, PTI reported. Back in May, Pakistan and India engaged in a fierce four-day conflict involving missile, drone and artillery fire. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Diversify your portfolio with Edelweiss NFO Edelweiss Mutual Fund AMC Undo It was the deadliest escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals since 1999. The conflict erupted after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation against Pakistan-backed terrorists who killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan deployed several of its missile systems during the fighting, alongside J-10C Vigorous Dragon and JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. Also Read: 'If you ask a Pakistani ...': Army chief mocks Pak victory claim; hails 'free hand' in Operation Sindoor Islamabad has since moved to strengthen the country's defences, raising military spending by 20% in the June budget. Plans are also under way to acquire 40 new Chinese fighter jets and modern air defence systems. In his address, Shehbaz also thanked nations including China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Iran for supporting Pakistan. He also called on all political parties, stakeholders, and civil society to come together to protect the country's national interests. The PM further claimed that the country's inflation had fallen from 34% to 5% and the interest rate went down to 11% from the earlier 21%.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor fallout: Rattled Pakistan hastily props up new missile force; increases military sepnding
After India's devastating Operation Sindoor , a rattled Pakistan is working hastily to improve its military capabilities, establishing a new military force to oversee its missile arsenal, the Army Rocket Force Command. Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif made the announcement late Wednesday, speaking at the country's 78th Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad. "It will be equipped with modern technology and capable of striking the enemy from all directions," he said, adding, "It will improve our conventional war capabilities." 'It is a key milestone in the advancement of the country's military response capability,' Sharif further stated. Pakistan's new force is reportedly modelled on its all-weather ally China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force, which oversees an arsenal of land-based ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, both nuclear and conventional. "After the recent conflict, the object of course is to further strengthen Pakistan's military capability and this is a part of that process," defence analyst Talat Masood, a former general, told AFP. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, three services chiefs and other national dignitaries were also present at the event, PTI reported. Back in May, Pakistan and India engaged in a fierce four-day conflict involving missile, drone and artillery fire. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo It was the deadliest escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals since 1999. The conflict erupted after India launched Operation Sindoor in retaliation against Pakistan-backed terrorists who killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan deployed several of its missile systems during the fighting, alongside J-10C Vigorous Dragon and JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. Islamabad has since moved to strengthen the country's defences, raising military spending by 20% in the June budget. Plans are also under way to acquire 40 new Chinese fighter jets and modern air defence systems. In his address, Shehbaz also thanked nations including China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the UAE, and Iran for supporting Pakistan. He also called on all political parties, stakeholders, and civil society to come together to protect the country's national interests. The PM further claimed that the country's inflation had fallen from 34% to 5% and the interest rate went down to 11% from the earlier 21%.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pakistan to create Army Rocket Force after Op Sindoor setback
Pakistan, which was made to bite the dust by Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor, has announced the creation of a new military force to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict. Pakistan's move on a dedicated command for missiles and rockets, modelled on China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), is being seen as an apparent move to match India's the four-day mini-war in May, aerial warfare prevailed. Drones, missiles, and loitering munitions were all used by both sides. Pakistan's Chinese-made PL-15 and India's indigenous BrahMos, Akash systems, and even the Russian S-400 were deployed. Pakistan's missiles largely turned into duds, as almost all were intercepted and destroyed by Indian air defence using several missile Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, on the eve of its Independence Day, late Wednesday (August 13, 2025), announced the creation of the Army Rocket Force at a ceremony held in Islamabad to commemorate the military confrontation with India, reported news agency Reuters. "It will be equipped with modern technology," Sharif said, according to a statement from Islamabad. He added that the force will prove to be a milestone in strengthening the combat capability of Pakistan's however, did not provide any further NEW MISSILE COMMAND, MODELLED AFTER CHINA'S IS 'MEANT FOR INDIA'A senior Pakistani security official told news agency Reuters that the new force will house a dedicated command, which will be exclusive to the handling and deployment of missiles in any event of a conventional war."It is obvious that it is meant for India," he Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) will be "modelled explicitly after China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF)", noted Group Captain MJ Augustine (retired) in his report in the Eurasian PLARF, previously known as the Second Artillery Corps, serves as China's strategic and tactical missile force. As the fourth branch of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the PLARF manages China's land-based missile arsenal, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, both nuclear and Captain MJ Augustine (retired) explained how Pakistan's new force being modelled after the one in China, also strengthens the Islamabad-Beijing axis. During Operation Sindoor, China provided Pakistan with real-time intelligence, satellite surveillance, and advanced military hardware. This collaboration, including the use of Chinese-supplied J-10 aircraft and AI-driven systems like CENTAIC, revealed the deep strategic nexus, with China using Pakistan as a testing ground for its military the regional level, the ARFC reinforces the China-Pakistan alliance, often referred to as an "all-weather friendship". Modelled after China's PLARF, which oversees the country's extensive missile arsenal for both conventional and nuclear purposes, Pakistan's force gains from Chinese technology transfers, according to the INDIA HAD AN EDGE OVER PAKISTAN IN OPERATION SINDOORDuring Operation Sindoor, India demonstrated a decisive advantage over Pakistan in both missile interception and offensive air defence systems proved highly effective in neutralising incoming threats, intercepting Pakistani missiles with precision and minimising potential damage. A night before the ceasefire, India intercepted and shot down Pakistan's Fatah-1 missile over Haryana's Sirsa. Its debris were found near Khaja Khera the same time, the Indian Air Force launched a fierce and coordinated assault, striking multiple high-value and sensitive targets deep within Pakistani territory. These included PAF's Nur Khan airbase, key communication hubs, and strategic infrastructure, disrupting Pakistan's operational combination of technological superiority, advanced missile defence systems, and aggressive aerial tactics left Pakistan struggling to mount an effective by this, Pakistan has seemingly responded by creating its new military unit – the Army Rocket Force.- Ends advertisement
India.com
13-05-2025
- Science
- India.com
This country claims to have built fastest weapon; can destroy any location on earth in 30 minutes, not US, Russia, the weapon is...
This country claims to have built fastest weapon; can destroy any location on earth in 30 minutes, not US, Russia, the weapon is... China has always had the upper hand in terms of technology, whether it is making superfast trains or weapons. The country is also conducting new research and developments in the defence sector every day. Recently, Beijing has claimed to have developed a technology through which it can destroy its enemy anywhere on Earth in just 30 minutes. Britain and the United States are also chasing the technology and need five more years to develop such a technology that will defy this claim of the Dragon. Recently, researchers of People's Liberation Army Rocket Force have claimed that they have developed a hypersonic missile that can travel at a speed of 13,000 miles per hour. It means that the deadly missile can target any location across the world within 30 minutes. The report was published in China's academic journal Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica.
