India defense modernization

  • Understanding the $700 Million US-Pakistan F-16 Deal: Implications for India

    Understanding the $700 Million US-Pakistan F-16 Deal: Implications for India's Strategic Position

    Dec 15, 2025 10:47 am CST

    This analysis examines the recent $700 million US package for Pakistan's F-16 fleet maintenance and its strategic implications. The article contextualizes this development within the historical US-Pakistan defense relationship, evaluates India's position, and explains how Pakistan will leverage this deal domestically and internationally. It provides a balanced perspective on the evolving geopolitical landscape in South Asia while emphasizing that India should respond with strategic realism rather than alarm.

  • US Approves $92.8 Million Defense Sale: Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Projectiles for India

    US Approves $92.8 Million Defense Sale: Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Projectiles for India

    Nov 20, 2025 12:29 pm CST

    The United States has approved a $92.8 million defense package for India, including Javelin missile systems and Excalibur projectiles. This strategic sale strengthens the US-India defense partnership while enhancing India's military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, with DSCA confirming the deal will not disrupt regional military balance.