Tag: Indian Air Force
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Indian Claims About Tejas Mk-II Against J-10C, The Ground Reality
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed Defense & Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization; Member, Research & Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development. There is nothing wrong with India believing in its own aerospace industry. Every country wants to build better fighters, and India is no exception.…
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My Open Letter to Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh: The Case of the Missing S-400
Dear Air Chief Marshal Singh, With deep respect for your long service to the Indian Air Force — and with a wink to the theatrics of modern aerial brinkmanship — I write three months after the intense air engagements of May 6–7, 2025. The subcontinent’s skies have seen many dramas, but in this age of…
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A Graveyard in the Skies: Alarming Losses of Indian Pilots Due to Poor Maintenance and Training
By Major (r) Haroon Rasheed — Defense and Strategic Analyst India’s Air Force may pride itself on its modernization efforts and acquisition of high-end fighter jets like the Rafale, but a troubling reality hides behind the optics of military parades and procurement deals. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has faced a historically high rate of…
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Pakistan Army used only 10% of its Capabilities to defeat the Enemy
The Pakistan Army Spokesperson (DG ISPR), Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, revealed in a briefing that during the recent four-day war with India, the Pakistani armed forces used only 10 percent of their military and technical resources. But despite this, the enemy was inflicted with heavy losses and a complete superiority was achieved. According to the DG…
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Modi’s visit to Adampur Air Base cut Short
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adampur Air Force Base today under tight security. The security arrangements were of a very sensitive nature, the main reason for which was the alleged threats to Modi from RSS extremist elements as well as the discontent found in the Indian Air Force. According to sources, Modi is…
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India’s Former naval chief warns against calls of Muslim genocide
Former naval chief Arun Prakash has warned that India could descend into civil war as political leadership of the country had failed to condemn the recent genocide calls against Muslims by Hindu hardliners
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Bipin Rawat Critically Injured in Helicopter Crash: Accident or Murder?
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17V5 helicopter has crashed near Ooty in Tamil Nadu. Senior officials including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat were onboard. As per initial reports, at least four people onboard have lost their lives. According to Indian media, local officials said that 11 bodies have been recovered so far as…