Defence
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Drone Ops Escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions: Low-Cost Sys Used in Recent Cross-Border Incidents
In March 2026, Pakistani authorities reported intercepting several small drones launched toward targets in and around Islamabad and other locations, amid heightened border tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. Pakistani officials described the incidents as involving rudimentary unmanned aerial systems, with temporary airspace closures implemented over the capital before being lifted. Drones…
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China’s PLAAF Conducts Massive Red Sword Exercise Near India Without Uttering a Word
In an interesting development in global military dynamics, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has undertaken its most extensive air combat exercise to date, signaling a move from symbolic displays to sophisticated, integrated operations. This analysis draws from a briefing by J. Michael Dahm, a senior fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies,…