The US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), in its ‘World Threat Assessment’ report, stated that Pakistan views India as a serious threat and will continue efforts to modernise its military—including the development of tactical nuclear weapons—to counter India’s stronger conventional forces.
China is the primary threat; Pakistan a lesser concern for India
The DIA’s World Threat Assessment report also mentions India’s Operation Sindoor against terror groups in Pakistan and the resulting rise in tensions. It adds that Prime Minister Modi’s defence priorities are likely to focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing India’s military capabilities. India sees China as its primary threat, while viewing Pakistan as a lesser security concern, despite recent cross-border clashes.
Pakistan is upgrading its nuclear weapons with assistance from China, which continues to provide both military and economic support. Despite this, Pakistan maintains its focus on India as its main threat, the report notes.
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