Pakistan to create new drive in navy to oversee missiles after India battle

Pakistan will create a brand new drive within the navy to oversee missile fight capabilities in a traditional battle, apparently a transfer to match India.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced the creation of the Military Rocket Pressure late Wednesday (August 13, 2025) at a ceremony held in Islamabad to commemorate the worst battle in a long time with India in Might.

The ceremony was held a day forward of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day.

“It will likely be geared up with trendy expertise,” Mr. Sharif stated in a press release from his workplace, including that the drive will show to be a milestone in strengthening the fight functionality of Pakistan’s military.

He didn’t give any additional particulars.

‘Meant for India’

A senior safety official, nevertheless, stated that the drive may have its personal command within the navy, which will likely be devoted to dealing with and deployment of missiles in any occasion of a traditional battle.

“It’s apparent that it’s meant for India,” he stated.

The 2 nuclear-armed nations have saved upgrading their navy capabilities within the wake of a longstanding rivalry since their independence from British rule in 1947.

The most recent pressure between the 2 international locations soared in April over the killing of 26 civilians in Kashmir, an assault New Delhi has blamed on Islamabad. Pakistan has denied involvement.

A battle then erupted in Might, essentially the most critical preventing between the 2 international locations in a long time, which noticed each side utilizing missiles, drones and fighter jets earlier than it ended with a ceasefire.

Islamabad acknowledges the U.S. function within the ceasefire, however India denies it, saying it was agreed straight between the 2 militaries.