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How Pakistan's new missile deal threatens peace in South Asia (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 10, 2025 8:22 PM

Washington: In a move that could recalibrate the fragile balance of power in South Asia, the United States has added Pakistan to its list of buyers for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). This modification to an existing US arms contract with Raytheon represents more than just a defence transaction — it signals a potential rearmament of Pakistan’s air power at a time when the region’s security situation remains precarious.

US denies new AMRAAM deliveries to Pakistan, says contract only covers 'sustainment'

IANS | October 10, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The US Embassy and Consulates in India issued a clarifying statement on Friday, asserting that a recent amendment to an American Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract involving Pakistan does not include deliveries of new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). Instead, the modification is limited to sustainment and spare parts support.

'SAKSHAM': India's new eye in the sky to neutralise aerial threats

Saurabh Sharma | October 9, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Nearly five months after Operation Sindoor showed the prowess of the Indian security apparatus, including in the domain of neutralising nearly 400 drones fired by Pakistan to target Indian defence structures and civilian areas, the Indian Army has now initiated the procurement of an indigenously developed ‘SAKSHAM’ Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Grid System.

India and Australia deepen strategic alignment during Defence Ministers' Dialogue

IANS | October 9, 2025 3:20 PM

Canberra, Oct 9 (IANS) Top-tier security partners India and Australia on Thursday discussed next steps to deepen defence partnership, including though enhancing strategic dialogue and increasing the complexity of exercises, during the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held at Parliament House in Canberra.

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