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The news came from Islamabad, where the Pakistani Ministry of Defense confirmed that the Ghaznavi missile test was a success. Pakistani, Russian, and American media report the story.
Pakistan could buy Indian S-400 air defense systems
Islamabad is likely to buy Russian S-400 air defense systems already ordered in series production for India. Such an opinion is creeping into the Russian and Asian media in recent days.
Russian and Pakistani special forces in joint anti-terrorist exercises
Special forces from Pakistan and special forces from Russia are to be at the fore of changes in the military cooperation of both countries. This month, the next bilateral special forces exercises begin
Greece, India to co-operate in defense to oppose Turkish-Pakistani axis
Last Thursday , The Greek Foreign Minister held an in-depth and constructive conversation-analysis with his Indian counterpart on this topic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing various Greek sources.
Solution Pakistan seeks against India could be their nuclear program
In its detailed article, the American publication National Interests came out with a very detailed and compelling article about the possibilities of the Pakistani nuclear program.
Pakistan has its own armored vehicles. APC Talha is one of them
Since its appearance on the world map, the "country of the clean" has been waging wars. The main enemy, naturally, is India.
Another crashed Pakistani fighter jet. The black series continues
It is not only the US forces that are losing numerous aircraft to accidents this year. The Black Series also continues in Pakistan, which has just lost its fifth machine this year.
Pakistani top pilot: F-16 will smash Russian Su and MiG fighters
Retired Pakistani aviation general Kizer Tufar, considered the best military pilot, said in an interview that Russian-made Indian fighters have very little chance of winning battles against Pakistani planes
RD-93 engine will allow the Pakistani JF-17 fighter to overtake competition
Analysts at the Chinese publication Sohu are confident that the new Russian RD-93MA engine will be a major breakthrough not only for Russian aviation. The PRC also relies on this power unit and its use in the JF-17 Block 3 fighters
Heavy and expensive: why the Turkish Altay tank did not fit Pakistan?
While modernizing their armored forces, the Pakistani military command has been eyeing Turkish Altay main battle tanks. However, it has now been decided to purchase Chinese VT-4s, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Pakistan cooperated with China and moved two divisions of troops near Kashmir
Pakistan has moved two divisions of troops along the line of control in occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing The Economic Times.
Pakistan is also attacking India, this time for the Karachi bombing
The prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan said that the responsibility for organizing the attack on the stock exchange building in Pakistan’s Karachi is to India, the Doon newspaper reported June 30, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
India’s nuclear arsenal continues to grow, and this is bad news for Pakistan and China
As a result, its population of 1.3 billion is guarded by a nuclear arsenal of about a hundred warheads deployed on land, at sea and in the air. Despite its status as a supporter of non-alignment, the country was forced to develop its own nuclear weapons.
Turkey begins construction of a modern warship for Pakistan Navy
The ceremony to begin construction of the MILGEM Ada class anti-submarine corvette, intended for transfer to Pakistan, was held by Turkish shipbuilders in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Pakistan aims to build strong military-technical cooperation with Russia
Pakistan is satisfied with the current level of military-technical cooperation with Russia and intends to further increase its volumes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Shafkat Ali Khan
Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence and harbours the Taliban
Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, according to a new Pentagon report
India violated the ceasefire, six civilians were injured, Pakistan said
India violated the ceasefire, a statement was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan on May 5 on the official website of the department, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
India and Pakistan violated the ceasefire, Indian army hit a Pakistani firing position
Heavy artillery systems for the suppression of firing points and the destruction of ammunition depots on the Pakistani side of Jammu and Kashmir were used by the Indian army, on April 10, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Krasnaya Vesna.
Serbia delivered Russian-made modernized T-55 tanks to Pakistan
Referring to Pakistani sources and Twitter publications, the publication claims that Islamabad ordered from Serbia 282 modernized tanks of this type. The first batch of military vehicles has already been sent to Pakistan.
The Government of Pakistan calls on army to help fight coronavirus
The government of Pakistan has hired an army to help combat the spread of coronavirus in the country. This is stated in the notice published by the Ministry of the Interior on Monday
Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Islamabad. It is supposed to be either an F-16 or JF-17
Speculative news circulating on social media suggest it was an F-16. Rescue sources say the aircraft crashed in the Chaand Taara area near the capital while rehearsing for the March 23 flypast.
Some of key Taliban players are ‘under the influence of Pakistan’
The US-Taliban peace deal that would eventually witness the withdrawal of a bulk of American troops from Afghanistan has put the focus on Pakistan.
Pakistan’s JF-17 fighters will integrate the already tested RAAD-II missile
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - On 18 February Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the successful testing of a RAAD-II air launched nuclear capable cruise missile, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Pakistan successfully tested Hatf-3 ballistic missile
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Pakistan successfully tested the Hatf-3 ballistic missile on Thursday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according the Daily Times report citing the country's armed forces.
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Pakistan PM warns US for disastrous consequences in a possible war with Iran
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The military conflict between the United States and Iran will have disastrous consequences, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said January 22 after talks with US President Donald Trump, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Seven facts you don’t know about Pakistan Armed Forces
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - The armed forces of Pakistan are very popular among the country's population. And not only because they protect the borders, but also because the military helps people during all kinds of emergencies: be it earthquakes, floods and other natural and man-made disasters.
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JF-17 Block 3 fighter jet is important for Pakistan and can change the regional power (video)
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - Today, countries in the world that are capable of producing their own fighter jets are counted on the fingers of both hands. It is a little known fact that Pakistan is one of these countries.
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Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet has already new pilot double seat version
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday unveiled its first batch of 08 dual seat JF-17 aircraft, manufactured by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in Kamra, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Pakistan Has Planned the JF-17 Block 3’s Maiden Flight for the End of 2019
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Unprovoked fire by Indian troops across the line of control, three Pakistani soldiers injured
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - At least two civilians were martyred and three Pakistan Army soldiers were injured when Indian troops targeted civilian population across the Line of Control (LoC), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Inter-Services Public Relations statement on Thursday.
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Pakistan wants to buy FD-2000 long-range air defense missile system from China
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Having successfully procured nine HQ-16-based LY-80 medium-range (MR) surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems from China, Pakistan is now reportedly setting its focus on the FD-2000, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Pakistan Has Fired Its Own Ballistic Missile, India Thinks It’s Dangerous
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Pakistan Has Fired Its Own Ballistic Missile, India Thinks It’s Dangerous
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The Pakistan Army has successfully launched a ground-based ballistic missile capable of carrying several nuclear warheads, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Read more: Pakistani Navy Has Been Tested an Anti-Ship Missile
The rocket is called Shaheen-I and is Pakistani-made, with the ability to strike targets at a radius of 650!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bad News for Pakistan`s Offensive Ability – India Creates Quality Air Defense
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Through its deployment of land-attack cruise missiles (LACM) and various ballistic missiles, Pakistan stated that it is maintaining “minimum credible deterrence.” However, while that might be accurate in terms of its nuclear deployment capability, Pakistan’s conventional deterrence is at risk of eroding.
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A Bomb Explosion Killed Three Pakistani Soldiers in North Waziristan Tribal District
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Three soldiers of the Pakistan Army were martyred and another was injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in North Waziristan tribal district, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: The Pakistan Army has Deployed Heavy Artillery Regiments Close India
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The Pakistan Army has Deployed Heavy Artillery Regiments Close India
NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Pakistan Army has deployed heavy artillery regiments close to the Line of Control with India, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, qccording top government officials statement.
Read more: Pakistani Navy Has Been Tested an Anti-Ship Missile
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Pakistani Navy Has Been Tested an Anti-Ship Missile
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Pakistan Navy test fired land based anti-ship missile “Zarb” as part of a training exercise from the coastal region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The missile successfully followed its preplanned trajectory and accurately engaged the target at sea.
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The Construction of Second Batch Frigates for the Pakistani Navy Has Begun
BEIJING, (BM) - Chinese shipyards have begun construction of a second batch of Type 054AP Class frigates for the Pakistani Navy, after the first batch of two warships began construction in early January 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Pakistan to Receive the Second Vessel from Dutch Damen in Mid-2020
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Pakistan Army is All Set to Generate Electricity for Its Garrisons Across the Country
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Pakistan Army is all set to generate electricity for its garrisons and establishments across the country to cut their expenditure on power which is estimated to be around Rs 15 billion for 240 MW, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Pakistan is Developing 5th Generation Fighter Jet with the Help of China
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Pakistan is Developing 5th Generation Fighter Jet with the Help of China
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Indian media outlets are reading materials that show a sense of anxiety over the publication of a military-technical report in Pakistan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Read more: Pakistan Has Maintained Progress on Modernization Programs to Strengthen Its Military Forces
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Russian and Pakistani Special Forces in Friendship 2019 Joint Drills
MOSCOW, (BM) - Special forces from the Russian and Pakistani armies seized an urban area as part of the Friendship 2019 joint drills at the Molkino training range in the southern Krasnodar Region, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the press office of Russia’s Southern Military District statement.
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A Nuclear War Between India and Pakistan Might be Deadly for the Humanity
NEW DELHI, (BM) - A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could, in less than a week, kill 50-125 million people - more than the death toll during all six years of World War II, and lead to global climate catastrophe, according to researchers in the US.
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There is a Risk of Nuclear War and Radicalisation of Muslims, Pakistan PM Said
NEW YORK, (BM) - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has held out a triple threat to the world if it does not put pressure on India on the Kashmir issue: a risk of a nuclear war, radicalisation of Muslims around the world and a bloody uprising in the area, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
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Pakistan Has Maintained Progress on Modernization Programs to Strengthen Its Military Forces
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Despite its economic challenges, Pakistan has maintained progress on critical modernization programs to strengthen its conventional military forces, according to a recently revealed government document, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News.
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Pakistan to Receive the Second Vessel from Dutch Damen in Mid-2020
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Dutch shipbuilder Damen has launched the second of two 2,300-ton corvettes on order for the Pakistan Navy (PN) at its facilities in Galati, Romania, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe.
Read more: Pakistan Increased Its Defence Budget with 1,3% to $7,6 Billion in 2019-20
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Russia Testing New Electronic Warfare System; Pakistan Has Successfully Test Ballistic Missile
PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) – Your briefly report on August 30 in last twelve hours from BulgarianMilitary.com:
Russia testing fundamentally new electronic warfare system
Russia’s Radio-Electronic Technologies Group (KRET) is holding state trials of a next-generation electronic warfare system, Adviser to the KRET First Deputy CEO Vladimir Mikheyev!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Bilateral Ties Between Turkey and Pakistan Have Enhanced on Military and Strategic Levels
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - After Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan visit to Ankara in early 2019, bilateral ties with Turkey have been further enhanced on military and strategic levels, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe.
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Pakistan Increased Its Defence Budget with 1,3% to $7,6 Billion in 2019-20
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The Government of Pakistan has announced a 2019–20 defence budget of PKR1.15 trillion (USD7.6 billion), a 1.3% increase over the revised military expenditure in 2018–19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s.
Read more: US Provides Technical Support to Pakistan`s Fleet of F-16 Totaling $125M
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US Provides Technical Support to Pakistan`s Fleet of F-16 Totaling $125M
WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States has approved $125 million for Pakistan to provide technical support to its fleet of F-16 aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting MenaFN.
The announcement came just four days after Prime Minister Imran Khan's first official visit to Washington.
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Pakistan Seized Iranian Drone a Few Miles Away from the Reko Diq Gold and Copper Mine
KARACHI , (BM) - A Pakistani official confirmed on Friday that a foreign drone was seized from the country’s Chaghi district bordering Iran and Afghanistan, fuelling speculation among analysts that it likely belongs to Tehran, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Arab News.
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Pakistan and Russia Will Hold Joint Military Drills Dubbed Friendship-2019
MOSCOW, (BM) - Russian and Pakistani special forces will hold joint military drills dubbed Friendship-2019 at the Molkino practice range near the city of Krasnodar in south Russia in early October, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting TASS.
"The delegation of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan got acquainted with the sites!-->!-->!-->…
Pakistan Arrested an Islamist Cleric Whom the US Has Designated as a Terrorist
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Police in Pakistan have arrested an Islamist cleric whom the United States has designated as a global terrorist for his alleged role in the deadly 2008 attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting VOA News.
Hafiz Saeed, the founder of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant group and head!-->!-->!-->…
Pakistan Demanded India Removes Its Military Jets from the Pakistani-Indian Border
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Pakistan has declined the request to open its airspace for Indian commercial flights and demanded that New Delhi first removes its military jets from the Pakistani-Indian border, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting GlobalSecurity and according Aviation Secretary Shahrukh Nusrat statement on Friday.
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The Second ATR-72 Twin-Engine Maritime Patrol Aircraft Has Been Delivered to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The Pakistan Navy (PN) has received the second of two ATR-72 twin-engine turboprops converted into maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) under a contract signed in 2015, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s.
In a 10 July press release Germany-based company Rheinland Air Service (RAS) said that it handed over the second!-->!-->!-->…
Pakistan and Russia Increase Defence – Related Cooperation and Security of the Region
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - Commander in Chief Russian Ground Forces General Oleg Salyukov called on COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss defence cooperation between the two countries and the regional security situation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting private Pakistani TV channel Samaa.
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Pakistan Has Planned the JF-17 Block 3’s Maiden Flight for the End of 2019
ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The PAF has slated the JF-17 Block 3’s maiden flight for the end of 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
It then expects to fly the fighter operationally in 2020. The PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan, said that the PAF will also procure 26 twin-seat JF-17Bs alongside the 50 Block 3s.
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