š§Ø US Arms Worth ā¹16,000 Cr to Pakistan? Indian Army Drops a Cryptic Post š®
- MediaFx

- Aug 5, 2025
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Old tensions, new twists! š®š³šµš° Amid fresh US arms spotted in Pakistan, Indian Army shared a 2019 post recalling how it busted US weapons used by terrorists. Timing? Not-so-coincidental.Ā š¤US says it's old tech via a "third party", but netizens arenāt buying it. š

Did the US just arm India's arch-rival again?Ā
On 4 August 2025, a report surfaced showing US military gear worth $2 billion (ā¹16,000 crore)Ā in Pakistanāallegedly diverted from Afghanistan. The Indian Army responded not with words, but with a throwback Instagram postĀ from 2019, where it showed US-made M4 rifles seized from terrorists during anti-insurgency ops in Kashmir. šø
Coincidence? Or a carefully timed signal? Either way, youth online caught the vibe instantly. āStop treating Pakistan like a victim state,ā one comment read.
Flashback: Where did these guns come from?Ā
According to sources, these American weapons were originally part of NATOās Afghan stock. When the US withdrew in 2021, Taliban capturedĀ tonnes of high-grade gear. Since then, reports say these arms made their way into Pakistan, with some now showing up in Pakistan Army's hands.
The US claimed:
āThis was notĀ a fresh arms deal with Pakistan. Itās part of old abandoned tech from Afghanistan, which was never meant to be transferred.ā
Still, Indian intel agencies flagged this as a serious threatĀ to regional stability.
Who benefits? Who's losing sleep?Ā
ā Pakistan ArmyĀ ā Gets high-end arms on a budget. Indian ForcesĀ ā Face increased threat, especially along LoC & in Kashmir.ā Peace EffortsĀ ā Diplomatic trust between US & India takes a hit.
In a post-Galwan world, every trigger adds to the powder keg.
So what for the youth? Why should we care?Ā
ā”ļø Defense costs riseĀ ā India will need more imports or indigenous production šøā”ļø Global power gamesĀ ā US says "No new arms", but its old mess is now Indiaās problem.ā”ļø Trust issuesĀ ā Can India still call the US a āstrategic partnerā? Or is it time for atma-nirbhartaĀ in defense?
In a time when jobs, health, and inflation are priority for youth, geopolitics still shapes the background noiseāand sometimes, it screams. š¢
MediaFx Take šļøIt's not just about guns. It's about power. Who holds it, who leaks it, and who suffers.While netas talk partnerships, the jawan faces the barrel.India deserves a seat at the global table with respect,Ā not just as a counter to China.And the youth? Deserve a future not shaped by someone else's past wars. š













































