NATO defense companies highlighted more than $50 billion in defense procurement and industrial cooperation agreements at a forum in Ankara, as allied countries seek to expand military capabilities, boost weapons production, and strengthen joint defense readiness.
Pakistan’s military leadership, during a Corps Commanders’ Conference chaired by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, expressed concern over alleged use of Afghan territory by militant groups for attacks inside Pakistan and reiterated its commitment to continue counterterrorism operations under “Operation Ghazb-e-Haq.”
China has reportedly conducted a long-range ballistic missile test from a submarine in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, drawing concern from regional countries including New Zealand and Australia, which described the move as harmful to regional stability.
