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 […]
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JF-17 sale boosts Pakistan’s defense exports at Dubai Airshow
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder emerged as a star attraction at the Dubai Airshow 2025, earning international acclaim. Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with a friendly country for the sale of the fighter jet, boosting its global defense profile. The exact number of aircraft and the country’s name were not disclosed. The JF-17 Block III and […]
Indian pilots fascinated by Pakistan’s JF-17 at Dubai Airshow
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet drew major attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The aircraft became the centerpiece of the Pakistan Air Force pavilion. Indian Air Force officials and international visitors closely observed its design and capabilities. Social media reports show Indian pilots taking selfies with the JF-17 Thunder. They asked detailed questions about its […]
Pakistan, Poland share a historic and unique bond, says Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan and Poland share a historic and unique relationship. He highlighted that Poland played a major role in the formation of the Pakistan Air Force. Speaking at a joint press conference in Islamabad, Ishaq Dar welcomed Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski […]
Pakistan to receive latest AIM-120D-3 missiles from US by 2030
The United States has approved a major missile sale to Pakistan, signaling renewed military cooperation. Pakistan will receive AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles by 2030. These missiles are the latest and most advanced in the AMRAAM series. The deal is part of a $2.5 billion contract with Raytheon Company. The contract also includes supplies for […]
Bahrain commander visits PAF HQ to boost military ties
The Commander of Bahrain National Guard, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Isa, visited the Pakistan Air Force headquarters on Tuesday. He met with Pakistan Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the meeting focused on defense cooperation, joint training, and deepening collaboration in the aviation industry. […]
Pakistan, Iraq Air Chiefs discuss stronger defence ties
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu met with Iraqi Air Force Commander Lt Gen Mohannad Ghalib Al Asadi in Islamabad on Thursday. The high-level Iraqi delegation visited Air Headquarters, where both sides explored ways to deepen military cooperation. Key areas of discussion included joint training, operational capacity building, and advancements in aviation technology. Upon […]
How Pakistan downed India’s rafale: Reuters report
British news agency Reuters has released a report detailing how Pakistan shot down one of India’s advanced Rafale fighter jets. The report says Indian intelligence failed to detect the Chinese-made PL-15 missile, which led to the jet’s destruction. This incident has raised questions about the performance of Western-made military aircraft. According to the report, on […]
“Pakistan shot it down, and I saw it”: Indian MP claims rafale crash
Indian opposition MP Amrinder Singh shocked the Lok Sabha this week by publicly confirming that a Rafale fighter jet was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force during recent cross-border hostilities — a claim the Indian government has so far avoided addressing. Singh, a senior leader from the Congress party and former Chief Minister of […]
Pakistan Air Force Lands in UK for RIAT 2025
Rawalpindi, 17 July 2025: Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, has landed at the Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, to participate in the prestigious Royal International Air Tattoo – 2025. PAF’s participation in RIAT, one of the world’s largest military […]