Bankrupt Pakistan facing severe shortage of weapons, can only fight for…., India can easily…
New Delhi: The relationship between India and Pakistan has deteriorated after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives of tourists. Both countries are taking strong steps on every front, with people of both the countries fearing of a war. But, if war happens, will it be like the Russia-Ukraine war that is ongoing for three years? However, if we talk about Pakistan, its military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition. In the current scenario, the neighbouring country can fight for only four days. The shortage in its artillery ammunition is attributed to its recent arms deal with Ukraine, draining its war reserves. According to sources, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is struggling to provide supplies due to rising global demand and old production facilities. Because of this, Islamabad has only 86 hours of ammunition reserve if any high-intensity conflict happens.
Pak’s military strategy majorly dependent on quick action using artillery and tanks to balance India’s large army. But without enough 155mm shells for its M109 howitzers or 122mm rockets for its BM-21 launchers, its ability to stop an Indian attack is badly weakened.
As per social media posts in April 2025, 155mm artillery shells, crucial for Pak’s artillery-heavy strategy, were sent to Ukraine which left the neighbouring country’s stockpiles critically low. Domestic priorities hampered the POF’s ability to meet rising international demand due to insufficient supply and obsolete infrastructure.
Ukraine’s purchase of 155mm ammunition has depleted Pakistan’s supply, leaving its artillery systems critically short. This ammunition shortage significantly weakens Pakistan’s military strategy, which heavily depends on artillery and armored forces, and compromises its defensive capabilities against a potential Indian attack.
As per sources, due to lack of critical ammunition, Pakistan’s Military officials are deeply concerned on the current situation. The same issue was also discussed in the Special Corps Commanders Conference which was held on May 2.
Earlier, Former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa also admitted these limitations, stating that his country lacks the ammunition and economic strength to go on a prolonged fight with India.
Intelligence reports indicate that Pakistan has established ammunition storage facilities close to the India-Pakistan border, possibly in preparation for a potential conflict. However, past military actions have depleted Pakistan’s ammunition reserves, leaving its defenses vulnerable and highlighting the risks of prioritizing short-term gains over long-term strategic preparedness.
Pak’s military’s operational capabilities have been impacted due to the country’s economic crisis, high inflation, increasing debt, and weaker foreign exchange reserves.
Websites belonging to Indian military institutions, including Army Public Schools in Nagrota and Sunjuwan, and a site providing healthcare for ex-servicemen, were recently targeted in suspected cyberattacks. These attacks, which included attempts to deface the websites with messages deriding victims of a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, suggest escalating Pakistani aggression.
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