Pakistan’s New Military Capabilities Displayed in Marka-i-Haq
Pakistan’s military capabilities during Marka-i-Haq have again come under national attention as a detailed review highlighted the weapons, systems and battlefield methods used during last year’s intense confrontation with India. The report, published on Saturday, examined how Pakistan combined aircraft, missiles, drones and network-based warfare during the crisis.
The conflict, remembered officially in Pakistan as Marka-i-Haq, followed a sharp military escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan responded to Indian strikes with Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, targeting military sites inside India before the confrontation ended with a ceasefire.
A central feature of Pakistan’s response was the use of network-centric warfare. The approach allowed real-time information sharing between aircraft, ground-based systems, command centres and airborne warning platforms, helping Pakistani forces detect and engage incoming threats over long distances.
According to the report, this integrated battlefield network enabled Pakistan Air Force pilots to operate beyond visual range and coordinate strikes through shared data. Defence experts described this ability as a major factor in Pakistan’s air operations during the confrontation.
Drones also played a prominent role in the conflict. Pakistan used unmanned aerial platforms for surveillance, signalling and strikes, including loitering munitions and medium-range endurance systems. The use of drones showed how lower-cost platforms have become central to modern military planning.
The review also focused on the J-10C fighter jet, which played an important role in Pakistan’s air operations. The aircraft, equipped with modern avionics and weapons systems, has become a major part of Pakistan’s air defence posture and was highlighted for its role in beyond-visual-range engagements.
Missile systems formed another major component of the response. The PL-15 air-to-air missile, Fatah guided rocket system and CM-400AKG missile were among the weapons discussed, reflecting Pakistan’s emphasis on precision, range and mobility during high-pressure military operations.
For Pakistan, the renewed discussion is significant because it comes around the first anniversary of Marka-i-Haq and amid preparations for official commemorations. The issue has become a trending national topic as state institutions frame the anniversary around military readiness, deterrence and national unity.
The broader impact goes beyond defence symbolism. Pakistan’s experience during the crisis is likely to influence procurement, training, technology integration and future war planning, especially as drones, missiles and real-time data networks become more important in regional security.
The next phase will depend on how Pakistan continues to modernise its defence systems while managing regional tensions. The anniversary debate suggests that military technology, deterrence and preparedness will remain major themes in Pakistan’s security conversation in the months ahead.