Russia
Air
Antonov An-225 Mriya
Antonov An-225 Mriya was a strategic airlift cargo aircraft designed in 1980s by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was designed to support the 1980s Soviet Space Shuttle program. After the collapse of Soviet Union, the...
International Affairs
The Shining Stars of Russian Ukraine Conflict
World history is full of conflicts. Man has been fighting each other throughout its existence. There has never been a time where in some part of world some big or small conflict is not taking place. These conflicts bring...
Blogs
Lessons from Ukraine Russian Conflict
Ukraine Russian war is now more than 100 days old and nowhere near to end. This war has shattered many myths, created new war strategies, given boost to some new technologies and raised questions on weapon systems which were...
Armour
Is Cope Cage armor really effective?
In the Russian attempt in Ukraine to secure its interests, a fraction of tanks has been seen with cage armor on their turret tops, varying in design from an overall structure to the element shapes. Apparently, the additional armor...
Blogs
Russian invasion of Ukraine
For the last couple of months “Russian invasion of Ukraine” is making headlines in international media, with all sorts of reports regarding the Kremlin’s plan to invade Ukraine dominating the media space. Pentagon and United States military officials are...
Sea
India’s first SSBN Arihant-Class Submarine, a cheap Russian copy?
Background
The Indian Navy's Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project to design and construct a nuclear submarine took shape in the 1990s.The initial intent of the project was to design nuclear-powered fast attack submarines, though following nuclear tests conducted by...
Air
Bangladesh Air Force Mig-29s: BVR Capable?
The picture shows BAF's Mig-29B/UB carrying R-27R (AA-10 Alamo) & R-73 (AA-11 Archer) A-A Missiles.
Note (1): We will not be discussing R-73 since it is a short-range infrared homing missile.
Now let us discuss R-27R which many Bangladeshi "Defense Analyst"...
Blogs
Pakistan’s Growing Relations with Russia
It is not odd that Russian President Putin once rightly pointed out the Pakistan and its necessary role in Muslim World. He viewed the importance Russia attaches to Pakistan in words that “Russia attaches great importance to Pakistan, and...
International Affairs
Modern-Day Imperialism
The term “Imperialism” defines a policy or ideology by an empire of extending its rule over other people and other countries, for the purpose of extending its own geo-political gain, economic access, power and control, through employing hard power...
Land
India successfully test-fires land attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile
According to ANI, India test-fired land attack version of BrahMos supersonic missile at 10am on Tuesday. Test was conducted on Andaman and Nicobar Islands and missile successfully hit its target present on another island.
Recently, ship launched version of BrahMos...
Latest News
The Story of the Blown Up Generation
When the Pakistan Strategic Forum’s O&S Directorate and our CT Wing first started our investigative efforts in mid-2023 aimed...
Blogs
Al Qaeda Resurfaces in Afghanistan: A Return to Dark Days, A Looming Threat
Al Qaeda, infamous for orchestrating the tragic events of 9/11, has reemerged in Afghanistan, resurrecting its nefarious activities reminiscent of its pre-9/11 era.
The terrorist...
Blogs
The Story of the Blown Up Generation
Ahmed’s young palms were sweating. He tried to busy his mind by peeking out of the car window and see the the cars...
Blogs
Karachi Shipyard Launches the Fourth & Final Babur Class Corvette “PNS TARIQ”
Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Ltd (KS&EW) launched the fourth and final BABUR (PN MILGEM) Class Corvette, PNS TARIQ (F-283), on August 2nd, 2023....
Blogs
Pakistan’s Blue Economy: Unleashing Marine Resources for Sustainable Growth
Pakistan's blue economy presents a promising avenue for sustainable development, rooted in the responsible utilization of marine resources. With a coastline stretching approximately 1,046...