Tag: United States

When War Ripens for Diplomacy

Trust isn’t a precondition to diplomacy; rather, diplomacy starts when one can no longer afford the alternatives. And that’s what makes the current U.S.-Iran negotiations through Pakistan so important. The ongoing negotiations and the temporary ceasefire between America and Iran, is  not solely  because these two enemies are close to finding peace in some sentimental […]

West Asian War: Strategic Lessons for Pakistan

The confrontation in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has emerged as one of the most significant demonstrations of 21st-century warfare. Unlike traditional wars dominated by large-scale ground offensives and armoured formations, this conflict has unfolded across multiple domains—missiles, drones (particularly kamikaze or loitering or suicidal drone systems), airpower, cyber and satellite […]

US Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems

The United States Army has awarded Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. a $73.5 million contract to supply Merkava tank power pack kits to Israel through a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The deal underscores Washington’s continued commitment to sustaining Israel’s armored combat capabilities amid ongoing regional security pressures. Announced on February 17, 2026, by the US Department […]

DARPA Completes RACER Autonomous Vehicle Testing

DARPA, the Pentagon’s research and technology arm, confirmed on January 14, 2026, that its Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program has successfully completed final operational tests and is ready for transition to US military units and commercial users. The announcement follows a comprehensive series of Army and Marine Corps demonstrations that proved […]

US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade Package for Pakistan

The United States has taken a significant step in strengthening its defense partnership with Pakistan through a substantial military modernization agreement. The US approves $686 million F-16 upgrade package for Pakistan, marking a crucial development in bilateral defense relations and regional security cooperation. This comprehensive defense deal, officially designated as Transmittal No. 22-08 by the […]