Echoes of Balakot – Part 2
HQ-9BE: In a promotional video, the PAF announced the induction of the HQ-9BE, which is a long-range surface-to-air missile system. This system is capable of intercepting a diverse array of […]
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Balancing Fiscal Realities and Technological Imperatives: Pakistan’s Air Defence Ambition
In January, the Pakistan Army carried out a drill to evaluate its air defence capabilities. The exercise, which was publicised by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)—the media wing of Pakistan’s […]
Gaganshakti-2024 to Test IAF’s Preparedness to Counter Potential Threats, Showcase India’s Strength
New Delhi: The countdown to Gaganshakti-2024, a crucial wargame begins. Aimed at testing its preparedness to counter potential threats from Pakistan and China simultaneously, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is […]
Operation Tangail: An Epic Operation
President Yahya Khan of Pakistan gave Operation Changez Khan the green signal, at 1730 hrs. on December 3, 1971. Pak Air Force’s F 86 Sabres, Mirages, and Star Fighters warplanes […]
Astra Missiles Poised for Export Success
It was only a few days back that the indigenous Astra Mk-I air-to-air missile was test-fired from an LCA Tejas Mk-1 fighter aircraft, with the missile intended for integration with […]
Former Air Chief Critical of UPA and Asks What if Abhinandan Had Flown Rafale in Balakot
Chandigarh: Criticising previous Government’s handling of defence procurement, former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa asked “what would have happened if Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman had […]
India-Pakistan Stand-off: Indian Armed Forces Issue Statement on Prevailing Security Situation
NEW DELHI. Following are the statements issued by Air Vice Marshal Ravi Kapoor of the Indian Air Force, Major General Surinder Mahal of the Indian Army and Rear Admiral D […]
