An open letter to the people of Pakistan
My beloved brothers and sisters in Pakistan — I write to you today not in any official capacity, but as one who spent nine years among you as the Kingdom’s…
Pakistan Reportedly Interested in Chinese LY-1 High-Energy Laser Weapon System
Islamabad, September 25, 2025 (Khyber Mail): Pakistan has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring China’s newly unveiled LY-1 high-energy laser weapon system, a cutting-edge defensive technology designed to counter drones, helicopters…
Poland Signs $3.8 Billion Deal to Modernize F-16 Fleet to Advanced Viper Standard
Bydgoszcz, Poland. August 18, 2025 (Agencies) — In a landmark move to bolster its air combat capabilities, Poland has signed a $3.8 billion contract with the United States to upgrade…
Leonardo Acquires Iveco Defence in €1.7 Billion Deal to Create European Land Defense Giant
ROME, ITALY. July 30, 2025 – Leonardo and the Iveco Group have jointly announced a landmark agreement under which Leonardo will acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and the Astra brand…
Pakistan to Train South African Air Force, Assist in C-130 Fleet Maintenance Amid Operational Crisis
Islamabad (Agencies) July 5, 2025 — Pakistan and South Africa have entered a new phase of defense cooperation, with Islamabad agreeing to provide aviation training and technical support to the…
Israel Approves Multi-Million Dollar Defense Deals with Qatar
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Israeli defense firms have reportedly signed multi-million dollar arms contracts with Qatar, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties between the two nations. The deals, approved by…
China’s Cutting-Edge Military Equipment to Boost Pakistan’s Aerial Power by Year-End
Islamabad (Khyber Mail): Pakistan is set to significantly enhance its air combat capabilities with the addition of advanced military equipment from China, reinforcing its defense posture by the end of…
US Approves Sale of Additional Extended-Range Chinook Helicopters to UAE
Washington (Agencies): The United States Department of State has approved a follow-on procurement for six Boeing CH-47F Chinook Block II extended-range (ER) heavy-lift helicopters for the United Arab Emirates (UAE),…
U.S. Approves $120 Million Sale of TH-73A Helicopters to the Philippines
Washington/Manila (Agencies): The United States has approved a potential $120 million sale of Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters to the Philippines, marking a significant step in Manila’s efforts to modernize…
Colombia Chooses Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen Jets to Replace Aging Kfir Fleet
BOGOTÁ (Agencies): Colombia has officially selected the Swedish-made Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of Israeli-built IAI Kfir aircraft, marking a major step in modernizing…