Tag: #PAF
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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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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: Maintaining the Edge Over India in the Skies (1965–2025)
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed – Defence & Strategic Analyst Since its inception, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has demonstrated professionalism, technological advancement, and tactical brilliance in various confrontations with its eastern neighbor, India. From the roaring skies of the 1965 war to the recent Operation Bunyanoon Marsoos, PAF has consistently maintained an upper edge…
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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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KJ-500: Enhancing Pakistan’s Air Surveillance and Defense Capabilities
This article is written by Major (r) Haroon Rasheed. In a significant development for regional defense dynamics, Pakistan has officially confirmed that China has offered the KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) to bolster the capabilities of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). This move marks a major stride in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to…
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Pakistan Gears Up for Air Dominance by Summer 2026 with Four Next-Gen Warfare Platforms
This article is written by Major (r) Haroon Rasheed. As the strategic landscape of South Asia evolves, Pakistan is preparing to elevate its aerial defense capabilities to unprecedented levels. By the summer of 2026, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is expected to field four cutting-edge air warfare platforms that will place it among the top…
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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…