Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection: Reuters
The refusal comes amidst a brutal power struggle going on currently between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Defence & Diplomacy
India, Russia Activate RELOS
The agreement Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) was signed between New Delhi and Moscow last year in February.
The agreement was ratified by Russia in December 2025, on the eve of the visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi for the annual bilateral summit.
India and Uzbekistan conduct 7th edition of Dustlik
The armies of India and Uzbekistan are currently participating in joint military exercises in Uzbekistan.
UK and Turkey sign multi-billion-pound air defence deal
Defence Secretary John Healey and Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler signed the agreement in London
Pakistan and the New Gulf War: Many Agreements, Little Action
For decades, the Pakistani military has served as the “silent guardian” of the Gulf. From supporting Arab countries against Israel in Arab-Israeli wars to helping Arab rehbars in their internal conflicts and, most important, as the protector of holy mosques. However, most significant development came on September 17, 2025, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA).
International Fleet Review held in India: US, Russia and Iran among 74 participants
The Indian Navy conducted the International Fleet Review (IFR) on February 18 off the coast
Some UAE companies pull out of Saudi defence show as Gulf rift spills into business
Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitics.
Kazakhstan and Pakistan Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership
In total, 19 documents were signed, with 18 additional agreements concluded during Tokayev’s state visit, marking one of the most substantive diplomatic engagements between Kazakhstan and Pakistan in recent years.
China’s Xi says India, China are ‘friends, partners’
President Xi referred to China and India as the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” Xinhua said.
Turkey, Spain ink 2.6 billion euro deal for 30 training jets
Ankara has become a leading producer and exporter of drones in recent year
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