The Pakistan Air Force recently displayed its latest military acquisitions, highlighting a heavy reliance on defense technology from China and Turkey. The showcased equipment includes short-range surface-to-air missile systems, anti-drone technology, and various combat drones like the Akinci and Wing Loong II. Analysts are questioning the financial sources behind these significant purchases given Pakistan's current economic instability, with potential funding linked to Saudi Arabia, the United States, or infrastructure-related equity swaps with China. In response to these developments and recent border tensions, India is accelerating its own defense modernization. New Delhi is prioritizing the domestic production of long-range loitering munitions and integrating advanced Russian missiles into its fighter fleet. Furthermore, India is preparing to test long-range anti-ballistic missile interceptors to bolster its defensive posture against potential threats from its neighbor.
Source : Hindustan Times
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