At least 66 people have died and dozens of others have been wounded after a Colombian military plane with 125 people on board crashed after takeoff in the south of the country, officials have said. The Lockheed Martin-built C-130 Hercules aircraft went down on Monday shortly after it had departed from Puerto Leguizamo, near the […]
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President approves military awards for 1,989 personnel
The President has approved the conferment of military awards upon 1,989 personnel of the Pakistan Armed Forces and Civil Armed Forces on the occasion of Pakistan Day, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, in terms of Article 259(2) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973. The approved awards include 23 Hilal-i-Imtiaz […]
Armed forces reiterated their commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty
Rawalpindi: The Armed Forces of Pakistan on Monday reiterated their commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty, combating terrorism, and maintaining internal security, as the nation marked Pakistan Day. Read More: ‘Armed Forces, nation stand united’ – In a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations, the military emphasized its resolve to eliminate all threats to national stability. The statement […]
China warns US AI military use can create ‘Terminator’ world
China warned the United States on Wednesday that the excessive use of artificial intelligence in its military could plunge the world into a “Terminator”-like dystopian future. US President Donald Trump’s administration has sought the unconditional use of AI startups in the military. The Pentagon has confirmed Elon Musk’s Grok system is cleared for use in […]
US military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The United States military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two US officials told Reuters, in what could become a far more serious conflict than previously seen between the countries. The disclosure by the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to […]
Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out
Syrian forces have taken control of the strategic al-Tanf military base near the border with Iraq and Jordan, the Syrian defence ministry has said, amid the withdrawal of a longstanding United States troop presence at the base. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that Syrian Arab Army units had taken control of al-Tanf, […]
Pakistan kicks off military drills featuring 19 nations
The opening ceremony of the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition-2026 was held at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, aimed at enhancing military-to-military cooperation amongst contingents from friendly forces. The inaugural event, which marked the start of 60 hours long Patrolling Exercise, was attended by a Senior Officer. A total of […]
Military undergoing transformation in multiple domains: CDF
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said Pakistan Armed Forces are undergoing major transformation in multiple domains, the military’s media wing said. He said this while visiting Bahawalpur Garrison, where he was briefed on various operational, training and administrative aspects of the Corps, […]
Iran rejects talks with US amid military ‘threats’
Iran on Wednesday rejected holding negotiations with the United States if it makes threats against the Islamic republic, after President Donald Trump refused to rule out military intervention over its deadly crackdown on protests. With a US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier lurking in Middle East waters, top Iranian officials also reached […]
Saudi Arabia blocks use of airspace for military action against Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Riyadh will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for military action against Tehran, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. Read More: US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack In a phone call with Pezeshkian, the crown […]