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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What US intelligence reveals about India's enemies
India's two adversaries, Pakistan and China, are modernising their militaries. While China is focused on expanding its global military footprint posing 'a most comprehensive military threat' to the US, Pakistan is trying to sharpen its nuclear strategy to offset India's conventional military edge. This is what a US intelligence assessment report titled '2025 World Threat Assessment' has revealed. Written after Operation Sindoor , the report talks about India's defence priorities. "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's defense priorities will probably focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing New Delhi's military power. India views China as its primary adversary and Pakistan more an ancillary security problem to be managed, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India's and Pakistan's militaries," the report says. Following are excerpts from the report on Pakistan and China: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now What US intelligence says about Pakistan During the next year, the Pakistani military's top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants , counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization. Despite Pakistan's daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024. Live Events Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage. Also Read: India and Pakistan's drone battles mark new arms race in Asia Pakistan is modernizing its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD-applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries. » Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024. Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects have emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024. What US intelligence says about China China maintains its strategic objectives to be the preeminent power in East Asia, challenge the United States for global leadership, unify Taiwan with mainland China, advance the development and resiliency of China's economy, and become technologically self-sufficient by mid-century. China is rapidly advancing its military modernization and developing capabilities across all warfare domains that could enable it to seize Taiwan by force, to better project power in the western Pacific, and to disrupt U.S. attempts to maintain presence or intervene in conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. President Xi continues to publicly express concern about disloyalty and corruption in the PLA's ranks, and in 2024 a long-serving admiral in charge of enforcing loyalty and ideological compliance across the PLA was removed and investigated for corruption. The dismissal resembles the abrupt removal in 2023 of China's defense minister and senior PLA Rocket Force officers, reportedly because of corruption surrounding weapons procurement and nuclear modernization. In mid-March, press outlets identified a vice-chairman of China's Military Commission—Gen He Weidong—as another senior target of anti-corruption investigations. China's nuclear warhead stockpile probably has surpassed 600 operational nuclear warheads. We estimate that China will have more than 1,000 operational nuclear warheads by 2030—much of which will be deployed at higher readiness levels for faster response times. China's space-related activities aim to erode U.S. space superiority and exploit a perceived U.S. reliance on space-based systems to deter and counter intervention in a regional military conflict. China is investing in space systems that enhance its own Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) capabilities. China will continue to launch a variety of satellites that substantially enhance its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities; field advanced communications satellites able to transmit large amounts of data; improve its space-based positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities; and deploy new weather and oceanographic satellites. China is improving PLA systems to operate further from China for longer periods and establishing a more robust overseas logistics and basing infrastructure to sustain deployments at greater distances, efforts that can potentially threaten U.S. global operations or international commerce during a conflict.
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Pakistan regards India as an existential threat: US defence intelligence annual report
Agencies Representational image The US defence department in its World Wide Threat Assessment report for 2025 has said that Pakistan sees India as an "existential threat," while India regards Pakistan as one of an "ancillary security problem."The US defence intelligence agency says that the Pakistani army will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, "including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons"."Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage," the report metions."Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries," it added. Further, the report says Pakistan's top priorities will likely remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors. "During the next year, the Pakistani military's top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization," the report said."Despite Pakistan's daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024," it addedUS also said that Pakistan is the "primary recipient" of China's economic and military generosity and foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's armed forces are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China"Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024," the report said."Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024," it added. The defence intelligence agency (DIA), which operates under the US Department of Defense, focuses on military intelligence. The report comes after 26 tourists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in a terrorist attack last month. In retaliation, Indian Indian armed forces launched missile strikes targeting terrorism-linked infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Both countries were engaged in multiple rounds of missile launches, drone operations, loitering munition attacks, and intense artillery shelling from May 7 to May 10.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pakistan regards India as an existential threat: US defence intelligence annual report
The US defence department in its World Wide Threat Assessment report for 2025 has said that Pakistan sees India as an "existential threat," while India regards Pakistan as one of an "ancillary security problem." The US defence intelligence agency says that the Pakistani army will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, "including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons". "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage," the report metions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo "Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries," it added. Further, the report says Pakistan's top priorities will likely remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors. Live Events "During the next year, the Pakistani military's top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization," the report said. "Despite Pakistan's daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024," it added US also said that Pakistan is the "primary recipient" of China's economic and military generosity and foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's armed forces are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China "Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024," the report said. "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024," it added. The defence intelligence agency (DIA), which operates under the US Department of Defense , focuses on military intelligence. The report comes after 26 tourists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in a terrorist attack last month. In retaliation, Indian Indian armed forces launched missile strikes targeting terrorism-linked infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Both countries were engaged in multiple rounds of missile launches, drone operations, loitering munition attacks, and intense artillery shelling from May 7 to May 10.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Pakistan regards India as an existential threat': US intelligence report
NEW DELHI: The US defence department has said that Pakistan sees India as an "existential threat," while India regards Pakistan as one of an "ancillary security problem." In an annual assessment report on worldwide threat, US defence intelligence agency said that Pakistan army will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, "including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons. "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage," the report said. "Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries," it added. Meanwhile, the report also said that Pakistan's top priorities will likely remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors. "During the next year, the Pakistani military's top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization," the report said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.68 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo "Despite Pakistan's daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024," it added US also said that Pakistan is the "primary recipient" of China's economic and military generosity and foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's armed forces are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China "Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024," the report said. "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024," it added. The defence intelligence agency (DIA), which operates under the US Department of Defense, focuses on military intelligence. This comes after 26 tourists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in a terrorist attack. Following which Indian armed forces launched missile strikes targeting terrorism-linked infrastructure inside Pakistan, with both sides engaging in multiple rounds of missile launches, drone operations, loitering munition attacks, and intense artillery shelling from May 7 to May 10.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Upgrade nukes, big China's support': What US intel report revealed about Pakistan's military ambitions
NEW DELHI: A US intelligence assessment report has painted a sobering picture of Pakistan's military ambitions for the coming year, highlighting a continued focus on nuclear modernization, cross-border tensions given that it gets consistent economic and military support from China. The report titled '2025 World Threat Assessment' was prepared after India and Pakistan agreed to cease military operations against each other on May 10, retreating from the possibility of a full-blown war. "During the next year, the Pakistani military's top priorities are likely to remain cross-border skirmishes with regional neighbors, rising attacks by Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Baloch nationalist militants, counterterrorism efforts, and nuclear modernization. Despite Pakistan's daily operations during the past year, militants killed more than 2,500 people in Pakistan in 2024," it said. In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Armed Forces launched missile strikes targeting terrorism-linked infrastructure inside Pakistan. The strikes triggered a sharp escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, with both sides engaging in multiple rounds of missile launches, drone operations, loitering munition attacks, and intense artillery shelling from May 7 to May 10. The report also talked about the volatile security situation in South Asia shaped by a complex mix of terrorism, deep-rooted mistrust among neighboring states, and accelerating military and nuclear modernization efforts. Here are some of the key highlights from the report: China as primary defense partner: Pakistan heavily relies on China for economic and military support. The two countries conduct several joint military exercises annually, including a new air exercise in November 2024. "Pakistan primarily is a recipient of China's economic and military largesse, and Pakistani forces conduct multiple combined military exercises every year with China's PLA, including a new air exercise completed in November 2024," the report said. "Foreign materials and technology supporting Pakistan's WMD programs are very likely acquired primarily from suppliers in China, and sometimes are transshipped through Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. However, terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers who support China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects has emerged as a point of friction between the countries; seven Chinese nationals were killed in Pakistan in 2024," it added. Nuclear modernization and procurement: Pakistan is upgrading its nuclear arsenal while maintaining strict security over its nuclear materials and command-and-control systems. It almost certainly procures WMD-applicable goods through foreign suppliers and intermediaries. External affairs minister S Jaishankar had categorically said on Sunday that India would "never give in to nuclear blackmail" referring to the tensions with the neighbouring nation. "India has zero-tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail," he said. India as a strategic threat: Pakistan continues to view India as an existential threat and is actively pursuing military modernization, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to counter India's conventional military edge. "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernization effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage," it said. Pakistan-Iran relations: In January 2024, Pakistan and Iran exchanged unilateral airstrikes in response to cross-border terror incidents. Both nations have since held high-level meetings aimed at de-escalating tensions. "Pakistan and Iran have taken steps, including high-level meetings, to deescalate tensions after the two countries conducted unilateral airstrikes on each other's territory in January 2024 in response to cross-border terror attacks," the report said.
