India is continuously moving towards strengthening its air defence. The Russian Pantsir missile system is considered important for the security of the S-400. Experts say that India should purchase the Pantsir-S1M system as soon as possible, so that it can protect itself from attacks by drones and cruise missiles.

Pakistan misled by S-400 dummy in Operation Sindoor

During Operation Sindoor between India and Pakistan in May 2025, Pakistan attacked S-400 launchers at Adampur airbase in Punjab. But there was no damage, because the Indian Air Force had shifted the original S-400 batteries to another place. The parts that were damaged in the attack were dummies.

Retired IAF pilot and military analyst Vijender K Thakur wrote in an op-ed published on 29 November 2025 that Pakistan did not have up-to-date intelligence on the exact location of the S-400. But in future such help can be received from China or America, hence the security of S-400 is necessary.

What is Pantsir System and why is it important?

According to the Eurasian Times, the Pantsir-S1M is Russia’s short-range air defense system, which protects long-range systems like the S-400. It protects against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, drones and precision guided munitions. his-

• Range: 20-30 kilometers
• Height: up to 18 kilometers
• New Missiles: Heavy warhead (25 kg), TKB-1055 ‘Gwozd’ missile is fitted for mini drone. 12 missiles and two 30mm guns (each gun can fire 40 rounds per second).
• Upgraded Radar: Detects targets like GMLRS from double the distance. Everything including mobile and three crew members on one vehicle.

In the Ukraine war, despite the protection of Pantsir, the Russian S-400 was damaged by Ukraine’s Storm Shadow cruise missile and low-flying drone. With the help of NATO intelligence, the drones dodge Pantsir and attack the S-400.

What is the current status of the Pantsir deal between India and Russia?

This deal is to increase self-reliance under Make in India. India has been trying to acquire Pantsir for a long time…

• August 2020: Russian media Izvestia reported that many countries, including India, showed interest in the Pantsir-S1M.
• April 2024: Russia had announced to double pantsir production for its forces.
• November 2024: India and Russia had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and production of customized variants of Pantsir.
• Earlier reports (2023-2024): Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Russia’s Rosoboronexport signed an agreement on manufacturing, technology transfer and joint development at the IRIGC meeting in Goa.

What is the opinion of experts on this deal?

Vijender Thakur says that India had purchased five regiments of S-400 in 2018, but without Pantsir this decision was wrong. This happened due to lack of budget, but now Pantsir should be achieved rapidly. The combination of S-400 and Pantsir is most effective against air threats coming from the border.

India currently has three regiments of S-400, two more are yet to arrive. Pantsir is necessary before the next conflict, so that the S-400 remains safe from low-altitude drone and missile attacks. This step will make India’s air defense layered and stronger.

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US President Donald Trump has announced approval to give the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, F-35 stealth fighter jet, to Saudi Arabia. Trump said on Monday that he is ready to sell F-35 to Saudi Arabia. However, concerns are being raised in the American administration regarding this decision that the technology of this high-tech fighter jet may not reach China. This announcement has come at a time when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is just a day away from visiting Washington after eight years.

When Trump was asked whether America would sell this jet to Saudi Arabia, he clearly said, “Yes, we will sell F-35.” This deal is among the many big agreements that may be announced during MBS’s visit to America. According to American officials, the Crown Prince may also announce billions of dollars of investment in the American Artificial Intelligence sector during this visit.

Israel’s increased concern

Israel is most worried about this deal. Israel already uses American F-35 and fears that if Saudi Arabia also gets F-35 jets, its military edge in the region may be weakened. For this reason America is taking extra caution on this deal.

China is now Saudi’s biggest trading partner

The biggest concern of US intelligence agencies is that important technology related to the F-35 could be leaked through hacking, theft or Saudi-China cooperation. Economic and strategic relations between China and Saudi Arabia have strengthened significantly in recent years. Last year, both the countries also conducted joint naval exercises and China is now Saudi’s largest trading partner.

Saudi’s wish list is big

Crown Prince MBS wants agreement in Washington on several important issues, the main ones being the guarantee of US security, the F-35 fighter jet deal and technological and defense investments. According to reports, many big economic and defense agreements can be signed between the two countries during this visit.

The recent defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has not only changed power balance in South Asia but has also increased the movement from Middle East to Asia. In view of this, India is preparing to make a big deal with its special friend United Arab Emirates (UAE). Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with the UAE Foreign Minister on Thursday.

Actually, UAE is not only an important country in the Middle East but it is also included in the Abraham agreement with Israel. Recently, the United Arab Emirates did not send any big leader from his here in the meeting regarding the Israeli attack against Qatar in Doha.

Agreement reached after Israeli attack on Qatar

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir together signed a deal with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, according to which if anyone attacks one of the two countries, he will be considered an attack on another country as well. Please tell that Saudi has entered into this agreement after an Israeli attack on Qatar.

Where will Saudi invest in Pakistan?

Saudi Arabia has got nuclear shield by making a defense agreement with Pakistan. In return, he will invest a big in Pakistan. Saudi Arabia is preparing to invest in Pakistan’s railway, health and energy sector. The enmity of Pakistan and India is old. Pakistan has attacked India many times so far and India has also responded to the retaliation by taking retaliation, although in such a situation, Saudi Arabia has been neutral.

Relationships between India and United Arab Emirates

Negotiations are being held between India and the United Arab Emirates regarding investment in space and marine areas. Both are already working together in the field of energy and technology. Investing in space and maritime sector will make the relationship of both even stronger. The UAE is in a very strong position in space and maritime sector and is the first country in the middle East, with more than 100 projects going on with space. Please tell that the United Arab Emirates is also working on Mars Mission.

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The defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia has worked to change the power balance in South Asia. Now the attack on one country will be considered an attack on another country as well. Saudi, who has always been known for its immense oil reserves, is now continuously increasing its military strength. In such a situation, it is also interesting to know which number of this Gulf country is in the world.

According to the latest report of Global Fire Power 2025, Saudi’s army is at number 24 in 144 military countries of the world. Saudi Arabia, who once depended on America for defense, has now changed the appearance. Now this Islamic country not only has a huge army but also has a stock of weapons. After the agreement with Pakistan, now the way for the use of nuclear weapons has also been opened. After purchasing fighter jets from the US, Saudi has also increased defense cooperation with China.

Saudi has how many soldiers and how many ships
Talking about Saudi Arabia’s army, this Sunni Islamic country with a population of about three and a half crores has 2.57 lakh active soldiers, 1.5 lakh soldiers are in paramilitary. Talking about Saudi Airforce, the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) has more than 1,000 aircraft. These include many fighter jets from America, Britain and Europe. RSAF has more than 185 helicopters.
The most powerful army of the Gulf near Saudi
Saudi’s Army with more than 22,860 soldiers is one of the most powerful armies of Arabia. Recently 177 modern M109A6 tank has been ordered from the US. Apart from this, 156 Caesar SPH trucks are already with the National Guards. The advanced air defense system is also with Saudi.

62 warships near Saudi Navy
The Saudi Navy is currently in the development era. However, he still has 62 warships, including brigade, carpets and petrol ship. 4 Freedom Class Multivor Ship has also been ordered from America.

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif gave him a grand welcome while reaching the official visit to Saudi Arabia. For the Prime Minister of the debt -ridden country, this experience must have been a shock. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia also did not lack his sake. As soon as Shahbaz Sharif’s aircraft entered the Saudi airspace, the Royal Saudi Air Force welcomed him with F-15 fighter jets. The aircraft escorted the Prime Minister’s flight to King Khalid International Airport.

Saudi Arabia gave special treatment
Defense Minister Khwaja Asif said that as soon as the Prime Minister’s aircraft entered the Saudi border, Saudi fighter jets took it under security. He described it as a symbol of Saudi Arabia’s brotherhood and respect for Pakistan.

Salute and thanks to the pilots
Shahbaz Sharif, while accepting this honor, saluted Saudi pilots and thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally through cockpit radio. Khwaja Asif shared pictures of this air escort on social media and described it as evidence of importance in the Islamic world of Pakistan.

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– Insider Paper (@Theinsiderpaper) September 17, 2025

Shahbaz Sharif reached London
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in London on Thursday evening after completing the successful tour of Saudi Arabia. He was accompanied by many important personalities including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Khwaja Asif. On reaching London, he was welcomed by Pakistan High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal and other officials of the embassy.

Shahbaz Sharif will stay in London for three days
Pakistan’s PM will stay in London for three days. During this, he will also address the conference of migrant Pakistanis. Tight security arrangements have been made at his residence in Central London. The British police was stationed in the security circle even before they arrived.

Within a few days of the attack on Israeli’s Qatar, Saudi Arabia has signed a strategic defense agreement with Pakistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Aseem Munir were present in Riyadh for the agreement. Under the agreement, the two countries have joined hands to help during the attack on each other.

In order to avenge the Pahalgam attack, India made a big attack on Pakistan under Operation Sindoor in the month of May. In such a situation, doubts are also arising in India about this agreement, because India has strong relations with Saudi. According to India’s Foreign Ministry, Saudi and Pakistan had information about this strategic defense agreement and what impact it could have on India’s security and regional stability is being reviewed.

Tension has increased in middle-East countries
According to the information, the agreement of Saudi and Pakistan is more related to the ongoing war, tension and tug of war in the countries of Middle East more than India. The war of Israel-Hamas has been going on for the last two years and Israel has attacked Syria to Iran and Qatar. On the other hand, Yemen, Syria and Iran have poor relations with Saudi. In such a situation, Saudi needs security shield, which Pakistan will provide.

It is believed that if there is an attack on Saudi under the agreement, Pakistan will help with its nuclear weapons. In return, Saudi will try to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track through money. Pakistan’s age has a large number of nuclear weapons, including tectical to strategic missiles.

Russia and North Korea have also reached a similar agreement
Under the agreement, both countries will try to strengthen their safety and if one attacks one, it will also be considered on the other. One such agreement was recently signed by Russia and North Korea. Saudi Arabia’s fighter Jet escaped the Pakistani aircraft when Shahbaz Sharif reached Riyadh’s air space.

Pakistan has signed this agreement because last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had threatened both Qatar and Pakistan that if Hamas’s terrorists sheltered, then bad consequences would have to be suffered. Only after this, Israel killed Hamas militants by a air strike on the military partner, Qatar of America.

Hamas terrorists involved in planning of Pahalgam attack
In recent months, Hamas terrorists have also been seen in Pakistan (and Pakistan -occupied Kashmir i.e. PoK). India’s intelligence agencies are fully confident that the conspiracy of Pahalgam attack (24 April) was held in a procession held in Rawalkot (POK) in the month of February this year, in which Hammas terrorists were also present along with terrorist organizations Jash -e -Mohammed and Lashkar -e -Taiba operating from Pakistan. Along with this, Hamas terrorists have also been welcomed at the headquarters of Jaish’s Bahawalpur. This is the reason why Pakistan is afraid of Israel’s attack.

The agreement with Saudi is also necessary for Pakistan because the strong strategic relations between India and Israel are not hiding from the world. Even during Operation Sindoor, India used drones and missiles from Israel to attack Pakistan.

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