Indian Defense
Classified Documents From Afghanistan Transferred To Pakistan In Three Aircraft
Pakistan now has access to crucial, classified data from Afghanistan as three of its planes—which had actually come with humanitarian aid for the neighbouring country—returned with “bags full of documents” on Thursday, reported CNN-News18. This development came to light after Pakistan revealed its economic plans for Kabul, intending to conduct bilateral trade with the Taliban in its own currency, the Pakistani rupee. Here’s more.
Three C170 aircraft from Pakistan departed from Afghanistan “with bags full of documents,” which primarily included the country’s national intelligence and security agency National Directorate of Security’s (NDS) classified documents, hard disks, and other digital records, reported CNN-News18. The transfer of crucial documents from Kabul was coordinated by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmed, the publication reported, citing sources.
Threat For Afghanistan?: Pakistan’s ISI Reportedly Took The Classified Documents From Kabul
Interestingly, the classified documents from Kabul were taken by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency, a source said. The ISI will be “deciphering” the classified data for its “own use,” which is likely to pose a major security threat for Afghanistan as well as make the Taliban administration dependent on Pakistan, top sources told the publication.
Crucial Data: The Data Taken By Pakistan Were Live, Say Sources
Moreover, crucial data available to Pakistan were live since the previous government in Afghanistan had not anticipated such a swift takeover by the Taliban. Also, the employees of the agency in charge of the data didn’t return to work in the aftermath of the Taliban’s return to power. Sources, however, said the Taliban didn’t have any control over these crucial documents.
Its Intentions: Pakistan Intends To Eventually Gain Influence Over The Taliban Regime
The transfer of sensitive data from Afghanistan looks like another step by Pakistan to “handhold” the Taliban administration in Kabul and eventually gain influence over it, ensuring to keep the Islamist group’s government aligned with Pakistan’s own interests. Pakistan’s intentions to have indirect control over the Taliban regime also seem to be reflected in its presence in Afghanistan’s army and intelligence, reported CNN-News18.
Pakistan’s Moves: Pakistan’s Economic Plans Ensure It Has Hold Over Afghanistan’s Trade
Pakistan’s economic plans for Afghanistan and decision to carry out bilateral trade in its own currency will ensure Islamabad has a certain hold over Afghanistan’s trade community. Also, ISI Director-General Hamid Faiz was in Kabul recently, reportedly looking for a “backdoor entry” into the Taliban’s regime. Pakistan also plans to involve the UN-designated Haqqani Network—of which the ISI is a patron—to reorganize Afghanistan’s army.
Inauguration Ceremony: Taliban Postpones Inauguration of Its Interim Government Indefinitely
Meanwhile, the Taliban, which was supposed to inaugurate its interim government in Afghanistan Saturday, September 11—the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in the US—has postponed the inauguration ceremony indefinitely. The interim government was announced on September 7. The decision reportedly came after the Taliban was “pressurized” by allies against holding such a ceremony on the 9/11 anniversary as it would be “inhuman.”
Indian Defense
INS Arihant’s Nuke-Capable K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile ‘Ready To Roll’
The solid-fuelled K-4 missile is being developed by DRDO to arm the country’s nuclear-powered submarines in the shape of INS Arihant and its under-development sister vessels. INS Arihant, which became fully operational in November 2018 to complete India’s nuclear triad, is currently armed with the much shorter K-15 missiles with a 750 km range.
“The K-4 is now virtually ready for its serial production to kick-off. The two tests have demonstrated its capability to emerge straight from underwater and undertake its parabolic trajectory,” said a source.
India has the land-based Agni missiles, with the over 5,000-km Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile now in the process of being inducted, and fighter jets jury-rigged to deliver nuclear weapons. But INS Arihant gives the country’s deterrence posture much more credibility because nuclear-powered submarines armed with nuclear-tipped missiles are considered the most secure, survivable and potent platforms for retaliatory strikes.
Once the K-4 missiles are inducted, they will help India narrow the gap with countries like the US, Russia and China, which have over 5,000-km range SLBMs. The K-4 missiles are to be followed by the K-5 and K-6 missiles in the 5,000-6,000 km range class.
The 6,000-ton INS Arihant, which is propelled by an 83 MW pressurised light-water reactor at its core, in turn, is to be followed by INS Arighat, which was launched in 2017. The next generation of nuclear submarines, currently called S-4 and S-4*, will be much larger in size.
Indian Defense
After Upgradation, Sukhoi Su-30MKI Indigenisation To Reach 78%
India has received clearance to upgrade 84 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, which will result in 78% indigenization after the upgrade
In a significant step towards bolstering its military might with indigenously developed technology, India is poised to witness its Russian-origin Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets evolve into a domestic platform. Speaking at a recent lecture.
The upgrade program is being led by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in partnership with the Indian Air Force and other partners. The upgrade is expected to cost US$7.5 billion.
This initiative is a part of a larger effort by the Indian Air Force to modernize its ageing fleet. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari asserted the critical role of an offensive air force as demonstrated in current global conflicts and emphasized India’s move towards an indigenized arsenal. To this end, the IAF has been proactive, from upgrading its Mirage 2000 to enhancing its MiG-29 fleet.
In summary, the IAF’s commitment to updating their combat forces with the latest technology, including shifting to fifth-generation fighter jets, ensures operational preparedness and a strong deterrence capability. The gradual indigenization of its air fleet marks a pivotal shift in India’s defence landscape, reducing dependency on foreign imports and fostering technological sovereignty.
Indian Defense
Akash Weapon System Exports For The Armenian Armed Forces Gathers Pace
According to unconfirmed reports, Armenia is a top contender for an export order for Akash SAM system manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
The Akash export version will also be slightly different from the one inducted by the armed forces. The 100-km range air-to-air Astra missiles, now entering production after successful trials from Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, also have “good export potential”, said sources.
Akash is a “tried, tested and successfully inducted systems”. Indian armed forces have ordered Akash systems worth Rs 24,000 crore over the years, and MoD inked a contract in Mar 2023 of over Rs 9,100 crores for improved Akash Weapon System
BDL is a government enterprise under the Ministry of Defence that was established in 1970. BDL manufactures surface-to-air missiles and delivers them to the Indian Army. BDL also offers its products for export.
Akash Weapon System
The AWS is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile (SRSAM) Air Defence System, indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In order to meet aerial threats, two additional Regiments of AWS with Upgradation are being procured for Indian Army for the Northern borders. Improved AWS has Seeker Technology, Reduced Foot Print, 360° Engagement Capability and improved environmental parameters.
The project will give a boost to the Indian missile manufacturing industry in particular and the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem as a whole. The project has overall indigenous content of 82% which will be increased to 93% by 2026-27.
The induction of the improved AWS into the Indian Army will increase India’s self-reliance in Short Range Missile capability. This project will play a role in boosting the overall economy by avoiding outgo of precious foreign exchange to other countries, increasing employment avenues in India and encouraging Indian MSMEs through components manufacturing. Around 60% of the project cost will be awarded to the private industry, including MSMEs, in maintaining the supply chain of the weapon system, thereby creating large scale of direct and indirect employment.
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