Tag: Air Force
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Wing Loong II: Pakistan Expands UAV Deployment Beyond the Air Force
By Major (r) Haroon Rasheed Defense and strategic analyst member REC ABAD Introduction Since first being inducted by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) around 2018–2021, the Chinese-made Wing Loong II unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) has emerged as a transformative platform for Pakistan’s aerial reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities. In recent developments, the Pakistan Army…
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The Biggest Air Force Warfare in Recent History: PAF Downs 4 Rafales Using Cyber-Enhanced Kill Chain Tactics
By Major (r) Haroon Rasheed — Defense and Strategic Analyst In what is now being dubbed the largest and most high-tech air warfare engagement in recent history, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) achieved a stunning operational success by shooting down four Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets during a high-intensity aerial conflict that erupted unexpectedly…
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Pakistan Air Force Triumphs at 2025 Royal International Airshow in UK
UK – July 21, 2025 — (Press Release) The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has earned international acclaim by sweeping the top honors at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious military aviation events held annually in the United Kingdom. Held from July 18 to 20 at RAF Fairford, RIAT…
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Saif-ul-Azam: The Ace Who Shot Down Jets Across Three Air Forces
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed – Defence & Strategic Analyst Group Captain (Retd.) Saif-ul-Azam is not just a name in Pakistan’s aviation history — he is a legend whose courage, skill, and unmatched combat record have earned him international recognition. A decorated war hero, Saif-ul-Azam remains the only fighter pilot in history credited with shooting…
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Pakistan’s Strategic Drone Acquisitions: A Wake-Up Call Amid Renewed India-Pakistan Tensions
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed – Defence & Strategic Analyst Recent reports circulating across Indian media outlets have raised significant concern over Pakistan’s alleged acquisition of advanced Turkish weapons systems worth approximately $800 million. According to these reports, Pakistan is in the final stages of procuring a comprehensive high-tech weapons package from Türkiye, including Baykar…
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President Arif Alvi Condemned Attack on the PAF Airbase
A terrorist attack on the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training airbase in Mianwali, in the early hours of Saturday, was foiled by the security forces confirmed the DG ISPR. According to DG ISPR, the soldiers of the Pakistan Army gave a befitting reply to the terrorists. An immediate end of the Mianwali airbase cleaning and…
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Mianwali Airbase Attack: Combat Operation complete, nine terrorists killed
The joint clearing and combat operation which was in its final stages has been completed and all terrorists killed, according to DG ISPR. DG ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations) has confirmed that the cleaning and combat operation initiated after a foiled attack on the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) training base in Mianwali, Punjab has been completed…
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3 Terrorists Neutralized in PAF’s Mianwali Base Attack: ISPR
Pakistan Air Force (PAF)’s Mianwali training base came under attack in the early hours of Saturday, November 4, as confirmed by the military’s media wing. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the attack was foiled due to the swift and effective response by the troops who ensured the safety and security of the personnel…
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Pakistan Navy helps Indian Submarine to Evacuate
Pakistan Navy was commended by the Former Chief Minister of Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, for expelling an Indian submarine from Pakistani territory. In a statement, Shahbaz Sharif said: “Pak Navy, Air Force and Army has demonstrated its professionalism and capability for the protection of the Holy Land.” Shahbaz Sharif said that the nation pays homage to…
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Philippines plane crash, death toll rises to 50
At least fifty people died when a Philippines military plane crashed in the southern Philippines on Sunday which has been reported as the country’s worst military air disaster in decades. According to foreign media, a statement issued by the Philippines military said that the death toll in the plane crash while landing on Jolo Island…