DEFENCE JOURNALIST SAHIL

UNSEEN 2022 VIDEO: INDIAN ARMY SOLDIER URGES JeM TERRORIST MOHAMMAD SHAFI GHANI TO SURRENDER BEFORE KULGAM ENCOUNTER An unseen video clip from a 2022 encounter in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, reportedly shows an Indian Army soldier communicating with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist Mohammad Shafi Ghani and urging him to surrender. However, the terrorist reportedly refused to lay down his arms. He was subsequently killed during the encounter. Important clarification: The individual in this footage is Mohammad Shafi Ghani, not Burhan Wani. Ghani was killed in Kulgam in 2022, while Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in Kokernag in July 2016. The footage offers a glimpse into the surrender appeals made by security forces during counter-terrorism operations in Jammu & Kashmir. #IndianArmy #KulgamEncounter #MohammadShafiGhani #JaishEMohammed #JeM #JammuAndKashmir #CounterTerrorism #IndianSecurityForces #BurhanWani #KashmirNews #Terrorism #MilitaryOperations #IndianArmyBravehearts #DefenceNews #OSINT #TINNetwork

INSIDE EGYPT’S GEBEL EL BASUR AIR BASE: HOME TO RAFALE & MIRAGE 2000 FIGHTERS | STRATEGIC MILITARY HUB Located near El Delengat in Egypt’s Beheira Governorate, Gebel El Basur Air Base (also known as El Birijat) is an important Egyptian Air Force installation. The base has been associated with Rafale DM/EM and Mirage 2000BM/EM fighter operations, making it a significant part of Egypt’s tactical aviation infrastructure. Its geographical position gives it strategic relevance for Egypt’s western security environment, Mediterranean air defence and broader national airpower posture. The Rafale's multirole capabilities provide advanced air-superiority and precision-strike potential, while the Mirage 2000 adds to Egypt’s fighter fleet capabilities. The base's exact operational aircraft inventory and current deployment strength have not been independently verified through publicly available sources. #Egypt #EgyptianAirForce #GebelElBasur #ElBirijat #Rafale #Mirage2000 #MilitaryAviation #AirPower #MilitaryBases #DefenceNews #OSINT #MilitaryIntelligence #NorthAfrica #Libya #Mediterranean #Geopolitics #TINNetwork

CHINA’S NAVAL AIR POWER: INSIDE THE CARRIER-BASED AIRCRAFT FLEET OF THE PEOPLE’S LIBERATION ARMY NAVY (PLAN) China is rapidly expanding its naval aviation capabilities, transforming its aircraft carriers into powerful instruments of maritime power projection. The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operates a growing fleet of carrier-based aircraft designed for air superiority, maritime strike, airborne early warning, and fleet protection. Its carrier aviation inventory includes the J-15 Flying Shark multirole fighter, the newer J-15T catapult-capable variant, the J-35 next-generation stealth fighter, the KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft, and the Z-18 helicopter family. Operating from carriers such as Liaoning, Shandong and Fujian, these aircraft represent China's ambition to develop a modern, blue-water naval force capable of extending its operational reach far beyond its coastline. China's carrier aviation development is a significant factor in the evolving military balance across the Indo-Pacific. #ChineseNavy #PLAN #PLANavy #ChinaMilitary #ChineseMilitary #NavalAviation #CarrierBasedAircraft #AircraftCarrier #J15 #J15T #J35 #KJ600 #Z18 #Liaoning #Shandong #Fujian #MilitaryAviation #NavalPower #IndoPacific #SouthChinaSea #ChinaDefence #MilitaryTechnology #DefenceAnalysis #MilitaryWatch #TINNetwork

CHINESE MILITARY VETERANS TRAIN UGANDAN SECURITY FORCES IN FIREARMS HANDLING Retired Chinese military personnel are reportedly providing firearms-handling training to Ugandan security personnel, highlighting growing security and defence-related engagement between China and Uganda. The training focuses on weapon handling and firearms proficiency, while footage shows Ugandan trainees demonstrating their own shooting skills and handling capabilities during the sessions. The development reflects China's expanding security footprint and its engagement with African countries through military expertise, training cooperation and security partnerships. Uganda's continued efforts to strengthen the professional capabilities of its security personnel also highlight the importance of international defence cooperation. #MilitaryTraining #ChinaNews #Pakistan #PakistanArmy #PakArmy #AsimMunir #GHQ #PakistanDefence #PakistanMilitary #PakistanChina #CPEC #SouthAsiaSecurity #MilitaryNews #DefenceNews #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryCooperation #Africa #Uganda #OSINT #BreakingNews

MAJ GEN ADIL IFTIKHAR WARRIACH: PAKISTAN ARMY'S DG MILITARY INTELLIGENCE – COMPLETE PROFILE & CAREER DOSSIER Major General Adil Iftikhar Warriach is a senior Pakistan Army infantry officer who was reportedly appointed Director General of Military Intelligence (DGMI) in September 2026, replacing Major General Wajid Aziz. His elevation marks a transition from field command in North Waziristan to one of the Pakistan Army's most sensitive intelligence leadership positions. PROFILE AT A GLANCE • Full Name: Major General Adil Iftikhar Warriach (also spelled Warraich/Waraich). • Current Rank: Major General (Two-Star General). • Country: Pakistan. • Military Service: Pakistan Army. • Current Appointment: Director General, Military Intelligence (DGMI). • Appointment Reported: September 2026. • Current Headquarters: General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, Pakistan. • Commissioning: October 1995. • PMA Batch: 92nd Pakistan Military Academy Long Course. • Previous Major Appointment: General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7th Infantry Division. • Previous Operational Area: Miranshah, North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. MILITARY CAREER & PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS 1. Commissioned into the Pakistan Army in October 1995. 2. Joined an infantry regiment. 3. Served as Brigade Major of an infantry brigade. 4. Served as Instructor Class B at the School of Infantry and Tactics, Quetta. 5. Served as Directing Staff at the Command Directorate, GHQ. 6. Commanded an infantry regiment in the Siachen sector. 7. Served as Director, Military Operations Directorate, GHQ, from 2018. 8. Subsequently served as General Officer Commanding, 7th Infantry Division, Miranshah. 9. Reportedly appointed Director General Military Intelligence in September 2026. MILITARY EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING His published professional biography identifies the following institutions: • Pakistan Military Academy (PMA), Kakul – 92nd Long Course. • Command and Staff College, Quetta – Professional military staff education. • Turkish Army Staff College – International military staff education. • National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad – Higher military and strategic education. REGIMENTAL AFFILIATION • Parent Service: Pakistan Army Infantry. • Regimental Affiliation: Azad Kashmir Regiment. • PMA Course: 92nd Long Course. OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE & MILITARY THEATRES 1. SIACHEN SECTOR He commanded an infantry regiment at Siachen. This establishes experience in high-altitude military command and the operational environment of the Himalayan glacier region. 2. MILITARY OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE – GHQ From 2018, he served as Director of Military Operations at GHQ. This was a significant staff appointment involving military operational planning and coordination. 3. NORTH WAZIRISTAN – MIRANSHAH He subsequently commanded the 7th Infantry Division as GOC in Miranshah, North Waziristan. His field command was associated with a security environment involving counterterrorism, militant threats, military deployments and engagement with local tribal communities. In April 2026, he was publicly identified as GOC 7th Division during an interaction with tribal elders in Miranshah concerning regional security and cooperation with security forces. WHY WAS HE APPOINTED DGMI? • Experience in infantry and high-altitude military command. • Experience in operational planning as Director of Military Operations at GHQ. • Field command experience in North Waziristan, a significant counterterrorism theatre. BY DEFENCE JOURNALIST SAHIL | T.I.N. NETWORK #AdilIftikharWarraich #PakistanArmy #DGMI #MilitaryIntelligence #PakistanMilitary #GHQRawalpindi #ISI #CounterIntelligence #NorthWaziristan #Miranshah #Siachen #MilitaryOperations #AzadKashmirRegiment #PakistanDefence #OSINT #IntelligenceAnalysis #SouthAsiaSecurity #Geopolitics #DefenceJournalism #TINNetwork

AKASH MISSILE: INDIA’S INDIGENOUS AIR DEFENCE SHIELD BUILT TO DESTROY HOSTILE AERIAL THREATS India's indigenous Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system represents a major milestone in the country's journey towards defence self-reliance and modern air defence capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Akash is a medium-range, mobile surface-to-air missile system designed to neutralise a wide range of aerial threats, including fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles. With a reported engagement range of approximately 25–30 km for the original Akash variant, the system uses advanced radar technology, command-and-control networks and multi-target engagement capabilities to protect vital military installations and strategic assets. The Akash weapon system is operated by both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, strengthening India's layered air defence architecture. From indigenous development to operational deployment, Akash reflects India's growing capability to design, develop and manufacture advanced missile systems. AKASH: An indigenous shield guarding India's skies. #AkashMissile #AkashSAM #DRDO #IndianArmy #IndianAirForce #IndianDefence #AirDefence #SurfaceToAirMissile #MissileTechnology #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #DefenceTechnology #MilitarySystems #DefenceNews #TINNetwork

INDIAN MARCOS COMMANDOS IN ACTION DURING MALABAR 2026: QUADRILATERAL NAVAL FORCES STRENGTHEN MARITIME INTEROPERABILITY Elite Indian Navy MARCOS commandos are part of the maritime activities during Exercise MALABAR 2026, showcasing India's commitment to strengthening maritime security and operational cooperation with partner navies. During the maritime phase, personnel from participating naval vessels and aircraft are conducting coordinated exercises aimed at enhancing interoperability, operational cohesion and combined maritime capabilities. Naval forces from India, the United States, Australia and other participating partners are working together to strengthen their ability to operate jointly across complex maritime environments. The exercise also reinforces the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), highlighting the importance of regional cooperation, maritime stability and collective preparedness. MALABAR 2026: Building stronger partnerships and sharper maritime capabilities across the Indo-Pacific. #MALABAR2026 #MARCOS #IndianNavy #IndianSpecialForces #IndianMarcos #USNavy #RoyalAustralianNavy #Quad #IndoPacific #FOIP #MaritimeSecurity #NavalExercise #MilitaryCooperation #DefenceNews #TINNetwork #FOIP.🚢✈️ @Australian_Navy @Indiannavy @US7thFleet

SHIVPURI DRONE CRASH: FOREIGN INTERCEPTOR CLAIMS FALSE, INDIAN ARMY UAV MAKES EMERGENCY LANDING DURING TRAINING SORTIE IN MP Reports circulating on social media claiming that a foreign interceptor drone crashed in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, are incorrect. According to available information, an Indian Army UAV operating on a training sortie from the adjoining Babina Field Firing Range experienced a technical communication-link glitch, resulting in an unplanned landing near Dhand village in Shivpuri district. The local administration secured the UAV airframe and subsequently handed it over to the Indian Army. The drone's distinctive swept-wing design triggered online speculation, with some observers drawing comparisons to Ukrainian Terra A1 drone designs. However, the aircraft has been identified in the reported account as an Indian Army training-range asset. The incident highlights how unusual UAV silhouettes can trigger speculation about foreign military platforms, particularly in an era of rapidly evolving drone warfare. No foreign interceptor drone crash has been established in this incident. #Shivpuri #MadhyaPradesh #IndianArmy #UAV #DroneCrash #BabinaFieldFiringRange #DroneWarfare #MilitaryDrones #DefenceNews #IndianDefence #MilitaryTechnology #OSINT #TINNetwork

Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on security personnel deployed at a naka in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon. The incident took place at around 2.15 pm when the assailants fired at the CRPF personnel before fleeing the spot. The injured personnel were shifted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment: CRPF

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of Indian Naval Ship Betwa. The contract was inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi today. Under the contract, INS Betwa, a Brahmaputra-class frigate of the Indian Navy, will undergo a major propulsion system transformation, involving the replacement of its existing steam-based propulsion system with a diesel-engine-based propulsion system. The refit will also include the upgrade of its combat capabilities through the installation of a modernised weapon suite, thereby enhancing the ship's operational effectiveness.

🚨 BREAKING: PAKISTAN EMERGES AS A POTENTIAL REGIONAL INTELLIGENCE HUB? RUSSIAN, CHINESE & UAE MILITARY AIRLIFT RAISES STRATEGIC QUESTIONS Pakistan is drawing fresh international attention following reports of multiple heavy military transport aircraft arriving in Karachi within a 24-hour period, amid escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and the United States. The reported aircraft movements include a Russian Air Force IL-76MD from Bishkek, an AN-124-100 from Chittagong, and a UAE-operated IL-76 reportedly arriving from the Central Asia/China region. But the bigger question goes beyond military logistics. Separate media reports have raised an intriguing intelligence angle, alleging that Beijing warned Moscow about a possible US military strike against Iran originating from Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base. India and Israel are also reportedly monitoring the alleged intelligence developments. Could Pakistan be emerging as an important regional logistics and intelligence-monitoring node amid growing US-Iran tensions? Are these aircraft movements connected to a wider strategic calculation involving Moscow, Beijing and Gulf powers? For now, the aircraft movements have been reported, but their cargo, operational purpose and any connection to a potential military operation remain unverified. Pakistan's strategic geography is attracting attention. The question is whether Islamabad is becoming more than just a regional observer. #Pakistan #PakistanArmy #MilitaryIntelligence #Russia #China #UAE #Iran #UnitedStates #NurKhanAirBase #IL76 #AN124 #MilitaryAirlift #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #DefenceNews #TINNetwork

PAKISTAN ARMY TANKS ROLL THROUGH CIVILIAN FIELDS: MILITARY PRESENCE RAISES QUESTIONS OVER THE PLIGHT OF ORDINARY PEOPLE A disturbing visual from Pakistan shows army tanks manoeuvring through agricultural fields in an insurgency-affected region. While the military presence is being viewed through the lens of counterterrorism operations, the footage also raises serious questions about the impact of such deployments on ordinary civilians. When heavy battle tanks move through areas where people live, work and cultivate their land, the concerns go beyond military strategy. What happens to the farmers, local residents and families caught in the middle of these military movements? Do such deployments provide security to the population, or do they add to the fear and uncertainty experienced by ordinary people? At a time when modern counterinsurgency increasingly relies on intelligence, surveillance drones and precision-based operations, the visible presence of heavy armour in civilian surroundings deserves scrutiny. The bigger question is not just where the tanks are moving, but what their presence means for the people living there. #Pakistan #PakistanArmy #CivilianImpact #MilitaryOperations #CounterTerrorism #ArmouredWarfare #Insurgency #HumanRights #MilitaryPresence #DefenceNews #TINNetwork

RAMPUR MURDER CASE: MAN CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR KILLING OF MOHAMMAD SHARIF, CONVICTED IN CRPF CAMP ATTACK CASE A murder case has emerged from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, where a man identified as Rahul has reportedly claimed responsibility for the killing of Mohammad Sharif. Sharif was reportedly convicted in a CRPF camp attack case. Rahul allegedly took responsibility for the murder through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The circumstances surrounding the killing, the motive behind the incident and the authenticity of the social media claim remain key aspects of the case. Further details and the police investigation are awaited. रामपुर ➡️CRPF कैंप अटैक के दोषी की हत्या का मामला ➡️राहुल नाम के व्यक्ति ने हत्या की जिम्मेदारी ली ➡️मोहम्मद शरीफ की हत्या की जिम्मेदारी ली ➡️सोशल मीडिया एक्स पर पोस्ट कर जिम्मेदारी ली #Rampur #CrimeNews #UttarPradesh @rampurpolice @DeoRampur @Uppolice #Rampur #RampurNews #UttarPradesh #MohammadSharif #MurderCase #CRPFAttack #CRPF #CrimeNews #BreakingNews #UPPolice #RampurPolice #CrimeInvestigation #SocialMediaPost #LawAndOrder #TINNetwork

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepts an attempt to smuggle foreign currency worth Rs 3.12 crore to Bangkok at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport; seven members of the syndicate arrested. The currency, in USD and GBP, was concealed inside notebooks, trolley bags, shoes and clothes.

PAKISTAN’S NUCLEAR POWER PUSH: SHEHBAZ SHARIF AND FIELD MARSHAL ASIM MUNIR WITNESS MAJOR MILESTONE AT CHASHMA-5 NUCLEAR PLANT Pakistan has achieved a significant construction milestone in its nuclear energy programme with the successful dome placement of the Chashma-5 (C-5) Nuclear Power Plant at the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Generating Station. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, alongside senior Chinese officials and representatives of relevant organisations. With a planned generation capacity of 1,200 MW, C-5 is expected to begin commercial electricity generation in September 2030. The project further strengthens Pakistan's strategic nuclear energy cooperation with China. According to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Pakistan's existing nuclear power plants currently generate 3,530 MW of electricity and help avoid approximately 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. The project is being presented by Islamabad as a major step towards energy security, low-carbon electricity generation and deeper Pakistan-China strategic cooperation. However, an important question remains: Can Pakistan's growing nuclear energy ambitions translate into long-term economic stability and energy independence? With China playing a central role in financing, technology and nuclear infrastructure development, Pakistan's ability to manage project costs, debt obligations and future energy requirements will remain critical. Chashma-5 is more than a construction milestone; it is another chapter in Pakistan's growing strategic dependence on Chinese nuclear technology. #Pakistan #Chashma5 #C5 #NuclearPower #PAEC #PakistanAtomicEnergyCommission #ShehbazSharif #AsimMunir #ChinaPakistan #CPEC #NuclearEnergy #EnergySecurity #PakistanArmy #Geopolitics #StrategicCooperation #TINNetwork

PAKISTAN AT COP31: CLIMATE DIPLOMACY OR GLOBAL IMAGE MAKEOVER? WHAT IS ISLAMABAD TRYING TO PROVE TO THE WORLD? Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, presenting Pakistan’s climate priorities and calling for stronger international cooperation on climate change. Pakistan has also established a dedicated pavilion at the summit, where 54 events are scheduled to showcase various themes, including climate diplomacy, clean energy transition and climate financing. But an important question arises: What exactly does Pakistan want to demonstrate through its participation in high-profile global forums? At a time when Pakistan continues to face serious economic challenges, financial pressures, external debt and domestic development concerns, can participation in international climate summits translate into real economic prosperity? Is Islamabad genuinely seeking solutions to climate challenges, international investment and clean energy cooperation, or is it also using these global platforms to improve its international image and diplomatic standing? Global conferences offer visibility, but visibility alone cannot make a country economically stronger. Ultimately, Pakistan will have to demonstrate tangible results through economic reforms, sustainable development and effective implementation of its commitments. The real question is not what Pakistan says on the global stage, but what it delivers back home. #Pakistan #ShehbazSharif #COP31 #Türkiye #ClimateDiplomacy #PakistanEconomy #GlobalPolitics #Geopolitics #ClimateChange #InternationalRelations #CleanEnergy #EconomicCrisis #WorldAffairs #TINNetwork

RUSSIAN ISKANDER MISSILE SYSTEM SUSPECTED IN LIBYA: MYSTERIOUS TEL SPOTTED AT AL-QARDABIYA AIR BASE NEAR SIRTE, RAISING SECURITY CONCERNS ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN A potentially significant military development is raising questions about Libya’s strategic role in the Mediterranean. An image reportedly dated November 2026, allegedly captured at Al-Qardabiya Military Air Base near Sirte, has drawn attention after analysis identified a vehicle whose dimensions and chassis profile reportedly resemble a Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) associated with Russia’s Iskander missile system. The image's reported geolocation and visual characteristics have fuelled speculation about a possible Russian missile deployment in Libya. However, the vehicle's identity and the presence of an operational Iskander system remain independently unverified. If confirmed, such a deployment could have significant implications for Mediterranean security, potentially bringing parts of Southern Europe, including Italy, into a new strategic threat calculation. #Libya #Russia #Iskander #IskanderMissile #RussianMilitary #MissileSystems #AlQardabiya #Sirte #OSINT #MilitaryIntelligence #Geopolitics #Mediterranean #EuropeanSecurity #Italy #NATO #DefenceNews #StrategicSecurity #TINNetwork

CRPF PLANS LARGE-SCALE INDUCTION OF LOITERING MUNITIONS FOR COUNTER-INSURGENCY OPERATIONS | 15 KM MINIMUM RANGE, 30-MINUTE ENDURANCE TO STRENGTHEN PRECISION STRIKE CAPABILITIES India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is planning to acquire loitering munitions in large numbers to strengthen its operational capabilities for counter-insurgency and internal security operations. According to the reported requirements, the proposed unmanned systems will have a minimum operational range of 15 kilometres and a flight endurance of approximately 30 minutes. Combining aerial surveillance with precision-strike capabilities, these systems are expected to provide security forces with an additional operational option in challenging and sensitive environments. The proposed induction reflects the growing importance of drone technology, unmanned aerial systems and precision-guided capabilities in India's internal security framework. Loitering munitions could enhance situational awareness and support precision engagement capabilities, subject to operational requirements and applicable authorisations. A new technological dimension in India's counter-insurgency preparedness. #CRPF #LoiteringMunitions #IndianSecurityForces #CounterInsurgency #InternalSecurity #DroneWarfare #MilitaryDrones #UAV #PrecisionStrike #IndianDefence #UnmannedSystems #DefenceModernisation #NationalSecurity #India #TINNetwork

In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with a Central Agency, busts multiple illegal arms and drug trafficking networks, apprehends seven accused and recovers one RPG (22 NETTO), two illegal pistols, 106 live cartridges, 7.904 kg heroin, 5.152 kg opium, 2.344 kg ICE (methamphetamine), one drone, one GPS tracker and five mobile phones. Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based handlers who facilitated the supply of illegal weapons and narcotics for further distribution among criminal elements. Separate FIRs have been registered at PS Gharinda, PS Lopoke and PS Bhindi Saida, #Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages and identify other individuals involved in the network. @PunjabPoliceInd remains committed to dismantling illegal arms and drug trafficking networks and ensuring a safer, drug-free Punjab.