The aircraft assigned for the visit of US Vice President JD Vance to Islamabad carried the call sign “SAM095,” sparking curiosity about why it was not labeled “Air Force Two.” Read More: The day that changed America: Remembering 9/11, 20 years on Typically, when the US vice president is physically onboard a US Air Force aircraft, […]
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Colombian military plane crash death toll rises to 66
BOGOTA — The death toll from a Colombian Air Force plane crash has risen to 66, nearly doubling earlier figures, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from the wreckage, military sources said. The incident, involving a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, is among the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years for Colombia’s armed forces. Dozens of […]
Chivalry as Doctrine: The Pakistan Air Force’s Enduring Ethos
Operation Swift Retort was the first time in decades since 1971 that the air forces of India and Pakistan were pitched against one another. It’s been seven years since the incident, but the memory of a captured Indian fighter pilot sipping tea on national television remains vivid to this day. While the operational details are […]
Iraq hails Pakistan Air Force’s expertise, seeks JF-17 Thunder Jets
Praising Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) professionalism and technological advancement, Iraq on Saturday expressed keen interest in JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, Commander of the Iraqi Air Force expressed the intent in a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Pakistan […]
Islamabad and Riyadh to step up air force cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen cooperation between their air forces, with a focus on joint training and emerging multi-domain capabilities, during meetings held in the Kingdom this week, Pakistan’s military said on Thursday. The talks took place as Saudi Arabia continues efforts to modernize its air and missile defense capabilities, while Pakistan seeks […]
PAF JF-17 jets escort Indonesian president in grand aerial welcome
In a remarkable display of hospitality and brotherhood, a 6-ship formation of JF-17 Thunder aircraft of Pakistan Air Force provided Ceremonial Air Escort to President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Prabowo Subianto as his aircraft entered Pakistani airspace. As a symbol of the strong ties and mutual respect between the two nations, the formation […]
Pakistan Strengthens Its Armed Forces: A Historic Step Forward
Pakistan has embarked on a historic transformation of its military command structure as President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent to the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy Amendment Bills 2025, officially making them part of the Constitution. The legislation, passed with broad support in both the National Assembly and the Senate, reflects the government’s […]
National assembly moves to modernize leadership across all three forces
Islamabad: The National Assembly will debate and approve new rules for the Army, Navy, and Air Force on Friday. The legislation follows the recent 27th constitutional amendment. It aims to align all three services with updated operational and administrative requirements. Under the amended constitution, the Prime Minister will appoint the Chief of Defence Forces, Air […]
India opens new Ladakh airbase near China border
NEW DELHI: India has inaugurated a new high-altitude airbase in Ladakh capable of handling fighter jet operations, marking a major step in its border defense strategy with China. The milestone came as Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh made the first landing of a C-130J transport aircraft at the Mudh-Nyoma air force station, officials confirmed […]
Pakistan air chief, Romanian counterpart discuss collaboration
Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, during official visit to Romania, called on Lieutenant General Leonard-Gabriel Baraboi, Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties and exploring avenues for enhanced cooperation between the two Air Forces, said a […]