By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense and Strategic Analyst, Member REC-ABAD. India’s defense industry has often prided itself on “indigenization” and “self-reliance,” yet time and again its flagship projects betray
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense and Strategic Analyst, Member REC-ABAD. Introduction Pakistan has taken another decisive step in modern warfare by unveiling “Sarfarosh”, a cutting-edge kamikaze drone that combines
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense and Strategic Analyst, Member REC-ABAD. Introduction On the evolving battlefield of the 21st century, technology and doctrine are rapidly converging to reshape the balance
Written by Major(r) Haroon Rasheed Defense and Strategic Analyst Introduction In August 2025, India decided to halt a significant acquisition of six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft—a deal
Written by MAJOR (r) Haroon Rasheed Defense and Strategic Analyst, Member REC ABAD Overview On 12 August 2025, Pakistan formally introduced the Fatah-IV, the latest addition to its growing Fatah
Dear Air Chief Marshal Singh, With deep respect for your long service to the Indian Air Force — and with a wink to the theatrics of modern aerial brinkmanship —
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed Defense & Strategic Analyst, Member REC-ABAD Introduction Airborne Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars have become the defining element in modern air combat. They determine who
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense and Strategic Analyst & Member REC ABAD August 9, 2025: For nearly two decades, India carefully cultivated its image as the darling of Western
By Major (r) Haroon Rasheed Defense and strategic analyst member REC ABAD Introduction Since first being inducted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) around 2018–2021, the Chinese-made Wing Loong II
By Major (r) Haroon Rasheed — Defense and Strategic Analyst India’s Air Force may pride itself on its modernization efforts and acquisition of high-end fighter jets like the Rafale, but