The reported destruction of India’s Russian-made S-400 air defence system emerged as one of the most significant developments during Marka-e-Haq, drawing widespread attention across military and strategic circles. Pakistan claimed it successfully targeted the advanced defence system on May 9, while India rejected the claim despite growing discussion surrounding the incident. Moreover, the event intensified […]
Air Defence
Air chief hails Pakistan Air Force success in ‘Marka-e-Haq’
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has said that Pakistan Air Force delivered a decisive response to enemy aggression during “Marka-e-Haq,” claiming that the force demonstrated superiority from Srinagar to Bathinda. Read More: Khawaja Asif says Marka-e-Haq message strengthens Pakistan’s defence posture Speaking at a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the operation at […]
Sweden to buy $916 Million Air Defence and Anti-Drone Systems
STOCKHOLM – Sweden announced plans to purchase air defence and anti-drone systems valued at 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million), the country’s Defence Minister Pal Jonson confirmed on Thursday. Jonson emphasized the importance of strengthening the nation’s air defence capabilities, stating that protecting against aerial threats remains a top priority for the government. He added […]
Missile debris injured five in Abu Dhabi amid tensions
ABU DHABI – Five Indian nationals were injured after debris fell following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates, authorities said. Read More: Fourth Pakistani killed in UAE due to ‘falling debris‘ According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the incident occurred in the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu […]
Zelensky seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. Russia has hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest with hundreds of […]
France lauds Pakistan’s air defence, blames Indian pilots for Rafale losses
A French naval commander has acknowledged that Pakistan successfully downed Indian Rafale fighter jets during the recent conflict in May 2025. This marks the latest acknowledgment from an international source after US President Donald Trump and the US Congress also confirmed the event. Captain Jacques Launay, commander of the Naval Air Base at Landivisiau, told […]
Ukraine strikes Russian energy hub in Samara, casualties reported
Russia’s Samara region faced a Ukrainian drone attack on Saturday, killing two people in Syzran. The assault targeted local energy facilities. Two others were injured and are receiving medical treatment. The attack was reportedly repelled by Russian air defence forces. Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev confirmed the casualties and damage via Russia’s state-backed Max messenger app. Authorities […]
French commander praises Pakistan, blames India for Rafale losses
A senior French naval commander has confirmed that Pakistan downed Indian Rafale fighter jets during the May 2025 conflict. He says the losses were caused by Indian pilot error, not Rafale faults. He adds that Pakistan’s air defence worked with strong precision and planning. Captain Jacques Launay made the remarks at an Indo-Pacific conference in […]
Zelenskiy signs strategic military pact with France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Paris to finalize deals with France for air-defence systems, warplanes, and missiles. The agreements aim to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term military capacity amid rising Russian drone and missile attacks. Talks with President Emmanuel Macron are expected to yield both immediate and long-term support. Zelenskiy announced that a historic agreement will […]