TTP Unveils New Structure, "Air Force" Plans for 2026; Escalates Threat to Pakistan

• Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced a new organizational structure for 2026, including plans for an "Air Force" unit, signaling escalated hostilities against Islamabad.
• The new structure details TTP's military units, deployments, and departmental frameworks, with the "Air Force" highlighting increased intent and threat.
• TTP added new "shadow provinces" like Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and created new supervision zones (Western and Central).
• Significant leadership changes include Ehsanullah Ipi as Head of Southern Military Zone and Azmatullah Mehsud leading the Political Commission.
• Pakistan has faced a surge in TTP terror activities since the November 2022 ceasefire end, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Why It Matters: TTP's new structure and "Air Force" plans indicate a significant escalation of its threat to Pakistan.