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 […]
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JF-17 fleet touches down in Azerbaijan for aerial combat exercise
A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent comprising JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter jets, accompanied by skilled air and ground crew, has landed in Azerbaijan to participate in a bilateral aerial combat exercise, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. Pakistan regularly participates in bilateral and multilateral air exercises with countries around the world, showcasing its growing […]
Battle of giants: Comparing Iran and Israel’s military power
On June 13, Israel launched a major airstrike on over 100 locations in Iran using 200 fighter jets, sparking fears of a new war. The attacks killed key Iranian military leaders, including Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Major General Hossein Salami, as well as six nuclear scientists. Iran reported civilian casualties, including women and children. […]
Global interest in Pakistan air force surges after may 7 aerial victory
Following the historic aerial battle on the night of May 6 and 7 against India, international interest in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has surged significantly. The successful engagement, where PAF downed six Indian fighter jets, including a modern Rafale, has drawn global military attention and praise. Sources reveal that several countries have already sent […]
Ethiopia air forces bomb Tigray as govt vows to hit military targets
Addis Ababa: Ethiopian forces on Friday carried out an airstrike on the Tigrayan capital Mekele, a rebel spokesman and humanitarian sources told, as the government vowed to “take action” against military targets in the region. The developments mark an escalation in the 21-months conflict, after fresh fighting broke out on the border with Tigray on […]
Ethiopian Air Force shoots down airplane carrying weapons
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia’s air force said Wednesday it had shot down a plane carrying weapons for the rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) that had encroached on the country’s airspace via Sudan, state media reported. “The airplane which violated our airspace from Sudan and aimed to supply weapons to the terror group was shot down […]
Omani Air Force Chief calls on COAS
Air Vice Marshal Matar Bin Ali Bin Matar Al Obaidani, Commander Royal Air Force of Oman call on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ Rawalpindi on Thursday. Matters of mutual and professional interest including regional security situation were discussed during the meeting. The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s professionalism and […]
Airman lost in World War II found using DNA analysis
An airman from Massachusetts who died during World War II when his plane crashed in Southeast Asia has been accounted for using DNA evidence. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Monday that US Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Alfred Sandini, of Marlborough, was accounted for earlier this year using dental, anthropological and DNA analysis, as […]
Always be ready to respond to any aggression from the adversary: Air Chief Marshal
On Monday, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan advised the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officers to keep their “guard up” as there are many more challenges to come in future. According to a PAF spokesperson, the air chief visited Forwarding Operating Bases (FOB) met combat and ground crew along with […]
6 terrorists killed as forces retaliate to cross-border fire
RAWALPINDI: Six terrorists were killed when Pak forces retaliated to firing from across the Afghanistan border on Sunday, which left 5 soldiers wounded. “Terrorists from across the border carried fire raids and physical attacks on Pakistan’s border posts and border fencing parties in Bajaur in KP and Qamar Din Qarez in Balochistan”, ISPR statement said. […]