National Defence University, Pakistan

About: National Defence University, Pakistan is a education organization based out in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Decision support system & Population. The organization has 802 authors who have published 816 publications receiving 3701 citations. The organization is also known as: National Defence University of Pakistan & National Defence University Islamabad.

License to Kill? On the Legality of Targeted Killings in Pakistan by Drones

Abstract: The US launched its targeted killing campaign in the northwest region of Pakistan in 2004. The human rights organizations, civil society, media, intelligentsia and representatives of all political parties have strongly condemned drone attacks within Pakistan's territory and urged to halt these attacks as they are stirring up anger among masses. Upholding US drone policy, the US administration advocated that drone strikes comply with all applicable laws. In this regard, two important legal aspects come on surface: does Article 51 of the UN Charter authorize the US to conduct drone attacks unilaterally in Pakistan as an act of self-defense or has Pakistan government accorded permission to the US to carry out drone attacks on its territory? This study, while finding the answers of such queries, analyzes the legality of US targeted killing operations in Pakistan and determines whether drone attacks correspond with Pakistan's requirements or counterproductive for peace and security.

Evaluation to coordinating degree of systematic battle forces based on DEA

Abstract: Systematic battle troop (SBT) is a complex system composed of its systematic battle forces based on system theory. This paper discussed the systematic battle forces constitutions of the SBT and based on data envelopment analysis (DEA) method, proposed the Systematic battle forces coordinating degree models. Using the models, the one-way state coordinating degree and dynamic coordinating degree of the two sub modules were researched, and on the basis of this, the whole coordinating degree was calculated to evaluate the whole coordinating development results of the SBT among the operation processes. From this, the evaluation to the systematic battle forces of army tactics modules has been solved comparatively and also supplied the scientific method for quickly coordinating grouping of the SBT under the condition of operation.

A simulation of friction behavior on oxidised high speed steel (HSS) work rolls

Abstract: In this paper, a combined FE simulation and scratch experiments approach was used to simulate the contact established between a high-speed steel (HSS) work roll and a hot strip material in hot rolling, in which the top layer and the substrate represented the HSS roll and the tip of the indenter represented a particle from oxide scale formed on the strip steel. This work focused on the contact behaviour of the oxide scale in the roll bite during hot rolling. The coefficient of friction during the simulation tests was recorded. It was found that the evolution of the coefficient of friction could be divided into two stages which are incubation period and stationary period. Associated with the evolution of the coefficient of friction, the deformation behaviour and the displacement at the cross section were characterised to study the tribological behaviour of oxide scale in contacts. The results indicated that the deformation and wear mechanism of oxide layer surface vary in different depths of penetration. At the penetration depth 2 μm, the oxide scale on the pin surface is significantly deformed. At the stage 3.2 μm and 4 μm, which the coefficient of friction is stable, the maximum von Mises are significantly higher than the yield stress of the oxide layer (σy = 7 GPa) so that high plastic deformation occurs.

Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence: Perceptions and Realities

Abstract: Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program and deterrence capability has attracted negative perceptions due to Pakistan’s internal turmoil, proliferation allegations, historical tensions with India, and recent development of Short Range Ballistic Missiles. These perceptions do not factor in Pakistan’s security compulsions in the region due to India’s changing strategic orientations and major power ambitions in South Asia. Pakistan’s has taken efforts to showcase itself as a responsible nuclear weapons state as it attempts to overcome these misperceptions with gradual transparency. Pakistan values strategic stability in South Asia and deterrence credibility towards India across all spectrum. Yet, the nuclear relationship in South Asia remains under flux and constantly shifting due to the changing security challenges and rise of violent non-state actors.

Model of an alternative navigation system for high-precision weapons:

Abstract: The article explores the problem of alternative navigation support for high-precision weapons that use guidance based on signals from global navigation systems. It proposes the use of an autonomous...