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18-01-2026 Vol 19

Pakistan Concerns Rise Over U.S.-India Military Cooperation

Pakistan has raised significant concerns regarding the deepening military cooperation between the U.S. and India, with particular focus on the transfer of military technology to India. The United States’ decision to provide India with advanced defense systems, including missile defense systems and high-tech aircraft, is seen as a major shift in the regional military balance.

While the U.S. argues that the cooperation is vital for countering China’s influence in the region, Pakistan sees this move as a direct challenge to its own security. The transfer of military technology to India is viewed by Pakistan as a provocative step that could trigger an arms race and exacerbate tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Pakistan has asked the U.S. to reconsider its approach, stressing the risks of escalating tensions in a region already prone to conflict. The situation is particularly sensitive, as both India and Pakistan have a long history of conflict, and the prospect of enhanced military capabilities could lead to dangerous miscalculations.

In response to these concerns, Pakistan has sought increased diplomatic engagement with the U.S. to address its security concerns and prevent the region from slipping further into instability. The U.S. has yet to respond to Pakistan’s calls, but the situation remains a delicate issue for all parties involved.

Jitendra Kumar

Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.