Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact: News & Discussion

[东风夜放花千树]

Previous governments in India allocated only about 1% of GDP to defense. Even today, India’s defense budget is roughly 2% of its GDP. However, with nominal GDP growing at around 8% annually, defense spending is expected to rise significantly over the next five years.

More important than the size of the budget, though, is the focus on indigenous production of weapons and platforms. The Indian Navy has largely indigenized its capabilities, which is why it has been able to induct nuclear submarines, corvettes, destroyers, and frigates with relatively fewer delays. In contrast, the Army and especially the Air Force still face challenges—particularly in areas like developing turbofan engines for fighter jets—where government investment in research and development has remained insufficient.

At this stage, India has the trained and educated manpower required to develop advanced weapons and platforms domestically. Building a large and capable military will only be sustainable if India produces its own defense systems. (Because Indian military is gigantic and cannot rely on imports) This would also enable the country to expand exports and earn valuable foreign exchange. Currently, India’s defense exports stand at around $4.1 billion, which is quite small compared to its total exports of about $1 trillion.

While a strong economy is essential for sustaining a powerful military, India does not necessarily need an economy as large as China’s to match it militarily. Given the security challenges India faces, it is crucial to increase defense spending to around 4% of GDP for at least the next decade, with a strong emphasis on investing in domestic research and development rather than relying on imports.

If India were as rational as you, India could also become a strong country.

But India has no chance.

India tried to attract foreign investment for industrialization, but India's policies on foreign investment drove away a large amount of foreign capital, forcing those willing to invest in India to seriously consider the risks of investing there.

India tried to introduce military technology to carry out manufacturing-research-imitation-improvement, ultimately forming India's military-industrial system. But other countries will not provide full technology to India; India is merely a dumping ground for the weapons of other countries.

India tried to produce domestic weapons, but many military companies lack capability and can only purchase parts for assembly. Then, they enter the military procurement process through connections.

The Indian army's procurement has wasted too much money, for example, spending 3.5 billion USD on 31 MQ-9 drones. Huge amounts of money have not been used in the army's equipment procurement.

This has been the case for decades, and India has not changed. India's vested interests will not allow them to lose their benefits. These vested interests are connected to the Indian government, many of them within the Indian government itself, and the Indian government also lacks the ability and willingness to reform. Therefore, I say India has no chance of becoming a strong country.

 

[ety]

yet total defense exports of India has crossed 4.1 billion dollar mark in 2026, View attachment 190243

India’s defence exports soar to Rs 38,424 cr; what does India sell and to whom?

Driven by 151 pc surge in public sector sales, the defence exports nearly triple in 5 years, signalling its evolution from a top importer to a major global exporter

thefederal.com

i dont know the latest data for China but last year in 2025 it was 4.5 billion dollars for China so the difference between defense exports of India and China is not that high

Which countries are buying Indian weapons in quantities anyways ?


The United States is the world's largest arms exporter, commanding 42% of global exports in 2021–2025, followed by France (9.8%), Russia (6.8%), Germany (5.7%), and China (5.6%).

Global defense exports by country 2025| Statista

In terms of defence exports by country, the United States is the leading military power worldwide, standing behind 40 percent of the global weapons exports.

www.statista.com

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[ghazi52]

Pakistan condemns Iran attacks, expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia​

FO calls strikes dangerous escalation as Pakistan's mediation between US, Iran enters 'critical, sensitive' stage

Web Desk
April 07, 2026

The Foreign Office on Tuesday expressed "its deep concern and unequivocal condemnation" of the missile and drone attacks carried out by Iran on energy facilities in Eastern Saudi Arabia.

In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs mourned the loss of life and strongly deplored the damage to vital infrastructure, while conveying its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirming solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia during this difficult time.

Pakistan considers these attacks "a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a dangerous escalation that undermines regional peace and stability," the ministry stated. It concluded by reaffirming Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia's security.

 

[stanfordgrad]

What is whole point of the mutual defense pact?

 

[pashtunkoum]

What is whole point of the mutual defense pact?

It was kinda silly and rushed. Pakistan should have took measures like no attacks on Iran etc

However today is a big win for Pakistan otherwise diplomatically so it turned out okay

 

[Oscar]

Oh goodness me! No “Failed Marshal” or Boot polish remarks?!! From PTI supporters here?!!

So now it is a win after all. Funny how that works when Trump himself is publicly acknowledging Pakistan’s role in brokering peace. The same people who were ready to call it rushed, silly, or “not enough” a few days ago are suddenly discovering the diplomatic equivalent of a victory lap.

You do not have to tattoo the word “MASSIVE” on it. But it is ok to admit that Pakistan got something useful done, the government got a win, and not everything has to be spun into doom because your party is not in office.

 

[RescueRanger]

yet total defense exports of India has crossed 4.1 billion dollar mark in 2026, View attachment 190243

India’s defence exports soar to Rs 38,424 cr; what does India sell and to whom?

Driven by 151 pc surge in public sector sales, the defence exports nearly triple in 5 years, signalling its evolution from a top importer to a major global exporter

thefederal.com

i dont know the latest data for China but last year in 2025 it was 4.5 billion dollars for China so the difference between defense exports of India and China is not that high

Bro didn't last a full week:


That has to be a new record...

 

[Starlord]

Bro didn't last a full week:
View attachment 191084

That has to be a new record...

I bet you can beat this record lol

 

[RescueRanger]

I bet you can beat this record lol

Those babu's at Raksha forums banned my IP bro... I kept posting Nuclear Gandhi memes.

 

[Starlord]

Those babu's at Raksha forums banned my IP bro... I kept posting Nuclear Gandhi memes.

Spreading your meme lord charity cross-forum, thank you for your service haha

 

[Oscar]

Bro didn't last a full week:
View attachment 191084

That has to be a new record...

Nah, Ive done 2 hours - problem with these BhaktJobs is that they tend to immediately want to get their instant gratification around the same relative timeframe they last in bed - which means they'll max wait two posts before you can see telltale signs of writing and posting patterns and its those same 5 jackasses trying out their older ids with saved passwords or making those new ones.

 

[ThoroughPro]

Good confidence. this is what is expected from a mard e momin. No food, no gas no nothing..but I appreciate the confidence.

Be in Pakistan, then talk. Enjoy your life overseas.

There are twenty times more stinky indians ruining every country they set foot on. Why are you sour, you didn't get your visa despite giving donations to visa temple?

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[Venom]

Oh goodness me! No “Failed Marshal” or Boot polish remarks?!! From PTI supporters here?!!

So now it is a win after all. Funny how that works when Trump himself is publicly acknowledging Pakistan’s role in brokering peace. The same people who were ready to call it rushed, silly, or “not enough” a few days ago are suddenly discovering the diplomatic equivalent of a victory lap.

You do not have to tattoo the word “MASSIVE” on it. But it is ok to admit that Pakistan got something useful done, the government got a win, and not everything has to be spun into doom because your party is not in office.

Credit where it is due. FM and SS efforts and performance in India conflict and this ME crisis are way above anyones expectations and truly commendable. The internal political crisis still need to be resolved, Pakistani public wishes should be respected. But on external front these are huge wins for all Pakistanis no doubt.

 

[ghazi52]

Saudi Arabia says it supports efforts to reach permanent deal
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"The Kingdom affirms its support for the mediation efforts undertaken by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to reach a permanent agreement that achieves security and stability and addresses all the issues that have caused instability and insecurity for several decades," a statement from the country's foreign ministry says.

"At the same time, the Kingdom emphasises the necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open... without any restrictions".

The statement adds that Saudi officials hope the ceasefire will enhance the "security of the region" and that attacks on other countries in the Middle East "will cease".