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Ya Biladi
05-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Will Pakistan follow India's footsteps into Morocco's defense industry ?
Morocco and Pakistan are reportedly close to signing a military cooperation agreement aimed at deepening their strategic partnership in defense and security, according to military sources cited by a defense-focused Arabic media outlet. The agreement is expected to include the local production of Pakistani weapons in Morocco. This initiative reflects Rabat's broader goal of diversifying its strategic partnerships and expanding its network of defense allies, the same source noted. Pakistan, through its Defense Production Establishment (DPE) and key institutions such as Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), established in 1971, has developed advanced defense manufacturing capabilities. The country produces tanks like the Al-Khalid and Al-Dhargham, armored vehicles, heavy ammunition, and light weapons. Pakistan also manufactures the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, co-developed with China and produced independently in upgraded versions since 2010. Following in a Rival's Footsteps Military cooperation between Morocco and Pakistan has steadily expanded since the February 2020 visit of General Qamar Javed Bajwa, then Chief of Pakistan's Army Staff, to Morocco. In November 2024, Major General Mohamed Gadih, Inspector of the Royal Air Forces, visited Islamabad to meet with Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, his Pakistani counterpart. These high-level exchanges paved the way for a broader bilateral defense program. In April, Moroccan Royal Armed Forces and Pakistani special forces conducted joint training exercises in Cherat. Morocco also took part in an international military drill held in Pakistan in October 2023. The upcoming agreement comes as Morocco has already strengthened defense ties with Pakistan's historical rival, India. In September 2024, Rabat partnered with Indian conglomerate Tata to produce WhAP 8×8 land combat vehicles. That deal was followed by the December 2024 visit of Indian defense industry representatives to Rabat, where they met with Abdeltif Loudiyi, Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration. More recently, on May 29, the Indian ambassador to Rabat met with Loudiyi to discuss further strengthening bilateral defense cooperation, according to a statement from the Indian embassy.
India Today
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
India leaves Lahore defenceless hitting China-made missile shield. What's HQ-9P
Indian counter-strikes after Pakistan's attack on the intervening night of May 7-8 destroyed the air defence units guarding Lahore and left the key Pakistani commercial hub exposed. Pakistan's attack came after India hit terror infrastructure in its territory and in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) as part of Operation integrated air defence system (IADS) helps in detecting, tracking, intercepting, and destroying aerial threats like aircraft, drones and missiles. Such systems use a combination of various military assets like radars, command centres and missile Iron Dome is one of the most heard air defence systems. India has the S-400 missile defence system. Pakistan uses a variant of the Chinese HQ-9 air-defence system as a shield for Lahore, according to sources. The China-supplied version of HQ-9 to Pakistan is called HQ-9P and has been customised for Pakistan. The P likely stands for HQ-9 or HQ9P is the mainstay of Pakistan's layered air defence was in the Pakistan Day Parade of 2024 when the long-range HQ-9P surface-to-air missile (SAM) system was displayed in public for the first time."The Chinese-supplied HQ-9P entered service in 2021... and has a range of 125 kilometers. That falls short of the 250-kilometre-range of HQ-9 variants in Chinese service," says a Defense News report on Pakistan Day Parade of Belgium-based Army Recognition Group says that Pakistan has tried to build an aerial shield against Indian air superiority."Pakistan now relies on a layered network composed of the HQ-9P, HQ-9BE, FD-2000, HQ-16FE, as well as older systems such as the LY-80 and FM-90," its says in an April 2025 LY-80 Long Range Air Defence Weapon System was inducted by Pakistan in 2019, when Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa (Retd) was the Pakistani army said the LY-80 had "greatly enhanced the air defence capability of Army Air Defence while also strengthening it at the national level along with Pakistan Aair Force", according to an Eurasian Times report from was in 2021 that Bajwa commissioned the HQ-9P HIMADS (High to Medium Air Defence System) into Pakistan Army Air Defence, according to a Dawn report."Capable of intercepting multiple air targets including aircraft, cruise missiles and beyond visual range weapons at ranges over 100km with single shot kill probability, HQ-9/P is considered a strategic, long-range surface-to-air missile with remarkable flexibility and precision," according to the Dawn is Pakistan's main weapons supplier. China has also invested heavily in Pakistan as part of its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).advertisementChina relies on its HQ-9 when it comes to land-based integrated air defence system."China's IADS comprises land-based HQ-9 and SA-21 long-range and multiple medium-range SAM [surface-to-air missile] systems," according to the London-based defence and security think tank Royal United Services medium-range, China-made air defence system used by Pakistan is the HQ-16A. It provides low-to medium-altitude defence and has a range of around 40 km. It was inducted by Pakistan in attempted aerial strike by Pakistan and counterstrikes by India came after Operation Sindoor, in which India targeted nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and POK and eliminated 100 terrorists. India's missile defence system helped it repel the Pakistani Pakistan depends on a China-produced air defence system, the Russian-made S-400 system is the best in India's missile S-400 is among the most advanced in the world, capable of tracking targets up to 600 km away and intercepting threats at ranges of up to said the induction of HQ-9 system would make Pakistan's air defence "impenetrable". However, as seen in the latest counterstrikes, India has hit the China-made system and rendered Lahore defenceless. advertisement
India.com
04-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Can Pakistan Afford War With India? Shortage Of Artillery Ammunition Reveals Its Military Capacity
India-Pakistan Tension: The tensions between India and Pakistan, which soared after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, are not likely to die down soon, as New Delhi is making big diplomatic moves now and then to keep the jittery Pakistan, which is fearing a heavy retaliation from India, on the edge in anticipation. As the LoC remains on the boil due to Pakistan's continuous unprovoked firing, India has taken a slew of measures, from halting all sorts of imports from the neighbouring country to banning social media accounts of its cricketers, celebrities and leaders. Amid the unrest at the border following the heinous act, Pakistan's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, which has severely dented its warfighting capabilities, limiting it to just four days. The shortage is attributed to the country's recent arms deals with Ukraine, which have drained its war reserves. The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), which supplies the military, has struggled to replenish supplies amid surging global demand and outdated production facilities, news agency ANI reported, citing sources. As a result, Pakistan's ammunition reserves can sustain only 96 hours of high-intensity conflict, leaving its military vulnerable. Pakistan's military doctrine, centred on rapid mobilisation to counter India's numerical superiority, hinges on artillery and armoured units. Without sufficient 155mm shells for its M109 howitzers or 122mm rockets for its BM-21 systems, the army's ability to blunt an Indian offensive is severely compromised. The social media posts on X in April 2025 claimed that critical 155mm artillery shells, vital for Pakistan's artillery-heavy doctrine, were diverted to Ukraine, leaving stockpiles dangerously low. The POF, designed to first meet domestic needs, struggled to replenish supplies amid surging global demand and outdated production facilities. However, with the sale of 155 mm ammunition to Ukraine, all 155 mm gun systems, including their self-propelled and MGS artillery, are without adequate ammunition stocks. The shortage of artillery ammunition has severe implications for Pakistan's military doctrine, which relies heavily on artillery and armoured units. Without sufficient ammunition, the Pakistan army's ability to blunt an Indian offensive is severely compromised. A source told ANI that due to a lack of critical ammunition, the Pakistani Military hierarchy is deeply concerned up to some limits about panic. The same was discussed in the Special Corps Commanders Conference on 02 May 2025, among many other things. Earlier, former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledged these limitations, stating that Pakistan lacks the ammunition and economic strength to engage in a prolonged conflict with India. Intelligence reports suggested that Pakistan has constructed ammunition depots near the India-Pakistan border in anticipation of potential conflict, a source told ANI. Pakistan sent its ammunition to distant wars, only to find itself stranded, its arsenals empty, and its defences teetering on the edge. The pursuit of short-term gain has left a long-term wound, one that could prove fatal in the next crisis. Pakistan's economic crisis, characterised by high inflation, mounting debt, and dwindling foreign exchange reserves, has further impacted the military's operational capabilities. The army has been forced to cut back on rations, suspend military exercises, and halt scheduled war games due to fuel shortages.
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First Post
04-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Pakistan military has 4 days' worth of warfighting capabilities amid artillery shortage: Report
While Pakistani politicians are flexing their muscles, the country's military is facing a major artillery ammunition shortage, limiting its warfighting capabilities to just 4 days amid tensions with India read more As Pakistan flexes its muscles, reports are emerging that the country's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition. Sources close to the matter told ANI that this shortage could severely limit Pakistan's warfighting capabilities to just four days. As per the report, Pakistan is facing a shortage because it was involved in an arms deal with Ukraine, which has drained its war reserves. Sources told ANI that the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), which is tasked with supplying the military, has been struggling to replenish ammunition. The factories are struggling to fulfil the global surge in demand as they work with outdated production facilities. Because of the deplorable state of these factories, Pakistan's ammunition reserve can sustain only 96 hours' worth of high-intensity combat. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This can be concerning for the Pakistani military amid tensions with India following the Pahalgam attack. In the past few days, the personnel from the cash-strapped nations have frequently violated the ceasefire at the Line of Control (LoC). The country's leaders often boast about Pakistan's military capabilities by indulging in war-mongering. Why does it matter? It is pertinent to note that for time immemorial, Pakistan's military strategy has centred around rapid mobilisation to counter Indian forces, which are already superior in numbers. Without sufficient 155mm shells for its M109 howitzer or 122 mm rockets, the country's prospective offence against India would be compromised, ANI reported. As per the report, the artillery shell, crucial for the country's military, was diverted to Ukraine, leaving its own stockpiles low. Since then, POF has been struggling to replenish the demands. Sources told ANI that this shortage is deeply concerning to Pakistan's leadership, with some expressing a bit of panic. In the past, former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledged these limitations, emphasising that Pakistan lacks the ammunition and economic strength to engage in any sort of prolonged conflict with India. Meanwhile, sources have also told ANI that Islamabad is setting up ammunition depots near the India-Pakistan border in anticipation of a potential conflict. With inputs from ANI.
Economic Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Pakistan's warfighting capabilities limited to 4 days; struggling with shortage of artillery ammunition
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in Defence Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pakistan's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, severely limiting its warfighting capabilities to just four days. The shortage is attributed to the country's recent arms deals with Ukraine which have drained its war say, the Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF), which supplies the military, has struggled to replenish supplies amid surging global demand and outdated production facilities. As a result, Pakistan's ammunition reserves can sustain only 96 hours of high-intensity conflict, leaving its military military doctrine, centred on rapid mobilisation to counter India's numerical superiority, hinges on artillery and armoured units. Without sufficient 155mm shells for its M109 howitzers or 122mm rockets for its BM-21 systems, the army's ability to blunt an Indian offensive is severely social media posts on X in April 2025 claimed that critical 155mm artillery shells, vital for Pakistan's artillery-heavy doctrine, were diverted to Ukraine, leaving stockpiles dangerously POF, designed to meet domestic needs first, struggled to replenish supplies amid surging global demand and outdated production with the sale of 155 MM ammunition to Ukraine, all 155 mm gun systems, including their self-propelled and MGS artillery, are without adequate stocks of shortage of artillery ammunition has severe implications for Pakistan's military doctrine, which relies heavily on artillery and armoured units. Without sufficient ammunition, the Pakistan army 's ability to blunt an Indian offensive is severely say, due to lack of critical ammunition, Pak Military hierarchy is deeply concerned up to some limits of panic. The same was discussed in the Special Corps Commanders Conference on 02 May 2025 among many other Former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa acknowledged these limitations, stating that Pakistan lacks the ammunition and economic strength to engage in a prolonged conflict with say, intelligence reports suggested that Pakistan has constructed ammunition depots near the India-Pakistan border in anticipation of potential sailed its ammunition to distant wars, only to find itself stranded, its arsenals empty, and its defences teetering on the edge. The pursuit of short-term gain has left a long-term wound, one that could prove fatal in the next economic crisis, characterised by high inflation, mounting debt, and dwindling foreign exchange reserves, has further impacted the military's operational capabilities. The army has been forced to cut back on rations, suspend military exercises, and halt scheduled war games due to fuel Pakistan has been left red-faced on another front. Pakistan-sponsored hacker groups such as "Cyber Group HOAX1337" and "National Cyber Crew" made unsuccessful attempts to breach some Indian websites on May 1. These hacking efforts were promptly identified and neutralised by cybersecurity the latest provocations, the websites of Army Public School Nagrota and Sunjuwan were targeted and attempted to be defaced with messages mocking the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. In another incident, a website catering to ex-servicemen's healthcare services was defaced, signalling Pakistan's growing have been repeated attempts made by hackers operating from Pakistan to attack Indian websites having linkages to children, old age veterans and other innocent people. Resorting to attacking veterans' and families' platforms reflects another low by Pakistan and their continuous attempts to operate in unethical hacking of the Army Institute of Hotel Management's website and Indian Air Force veterans further illustrates the Pakistani establishment's intent to provoke and escalate tensions in the digital brazen cyberattacks are part of a broader pattern of provocation by Pakistan, which has long employed terrorism and information warfare against India. It appears that Pakistan is testing India's restraint and patience.
