Terrorists’ groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (also known as Fitna al-Khawarij), have increasingly adopted drone technology to target Pakistani security forces and civilian areas from sanctuaries in Afghanistan. This transition from traditional guerrilla warfare to aerial strikes represents a significant tactical shift in their operations. The security landscape in Pakistan has undergone a dangerous […]
Warfare
PIPS seminar highlights evolution of non-state drone warfare
The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies Lahore organised a seminar titled “Air Power and the Changing Character of Conflicts” on 30 April 2026. The event was attended by academics, intellectuals, senior officers, and domain experts. Ms Nidaa Shahid, Associate Director, CASS Lahore, delivered the opening address. Amir Rana, President PIPS highlighted the global evolution […]
Future of Warfare at Sea
Naval warfare stands on the brink of transformation as emerging technologies propel maritime forces into an era of unprecedented autonomy, speed, and precision. From swarms of AI-driven drones to hypersonic missiles and laser defences, these innovations promise to redefine sea battles, making traditional fleets relics of the past. As global tensions simmer in key waterways, […]
Unified Command in the Age of Net-Centric Warfare
Many countries around the world maintain an office equivalent to the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), a position that serves as the highest uniformed military advisor to the government and oversees coordination among the army, navy, and air force. In Pakistan, the office of Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) has long been […]
AI Threatens Future Warfare
AI Could Make Future Wars More Dangerous, Warns Pakistan Defense Minister UNITED NATIONS —Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into military systems could make future conflicts far more dangerous, posing serious risks to global peace and stability. Speaking at a high-level UN debate on AI on […]