Introduction At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Pakistan’s defense industry presented a comprehensive display of military technologies and systems that signal a clear shift in its global posture. The event showcased the country’s capacity to deliver both strategic and tactical hardware, as well as advanced technology products developed by private manufacturers. Pakistan’s participation reflected an increasing focus on international export markets and growing industrial cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani pavilion provided a detailed view of the nation’s defense products, ranging from strategic missiles to surveillance sensors, from armored vehicles to smart textiles. The presentation of these systems illustrated how the country’s defense manufacturing base has grown in breadth and complexity. Pakistan’s approach at the show pointed to a coordinated effort between state-owned entities and private sector firms. This effort aligned with the Strategic Mutual Defence Agree...
By Zohaib Ahmed | The New World Disorder |12 November 2025 Pakistan stands at a rare and dangerous inflection point. The security environment has hardened across three axes: a conventional and clandestine threat from India to the east, a volatile western frontier carved by Afghan sanctuaries and cross-border militancy, and new littoral pressures in the south that threaten ports and maritime supply lines. These are not separate problems. They connect, they amplify each other, and they demand a single, coherent national response that blends military readiness, intelligence integration, and disciplined diplomacy. The Istanbul talks, the fragile ceasefire architecture, and the public fury in Islamabad are each a symptom of a broader strategic reality: ambiguity has become intolerable. mfa.gov.tr The three fronts defined First, the eastern axis. New Delhi’s doctrine appears calibrated to impose cost while avoiding all-out war. Expect clandestine operations, standoff strikes, ...