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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing to release a detailed account of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft shot down during Operation Sindoor, including specific locations, methods of engagement, and irrefutable radar and visual evidence, according to sources who are closer to Indian Defence Research Wing (idrw.org). This forthcoming disclosure aims to counter Pakistan’s history of denying losses, as seen in 2019 when Islamabad rejected claims of an F-16 being downed by an IAF MiG-21 during the Balakot skirmish.
The IAF’s confirmation of multiple PAF jet losses, achieved through a combination of fighter jets and advanced air defense systems (ADS), underscores India’s air superiority and commitment to transparency in the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
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India’s next-generation air defense system, the Akash-NG (New Generation) surface-to-air missile (SAM), is poised for its final round of high-altitude trials in the coming months, marking a critical step toward its induction into the Indian Armed Forces. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Akash-NG is nearly cleared for operational deployment following a series of successful tests. This milestone reinforces India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, showcasing indigenous innovation in countering advanced aerial threats.
The Akash-NG, designed to succeed the Akash and Akash-1S series, boasts significant upgrades, including an extended range of 70–80 km (up from 25–30 km), a dual-pulse solid rocket motor, and a Ku-band active radar seeker unveiled at Aero India 2021. Its active electronically scanned array Multi-Function Radar (MFR) and optical proximity fuze enhance its ability to neutralize high-speed, low-radar-cross-section targets, such as stealth aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. With a canisterized launcher and reduced ground footprint, the missile offers greater mobility and deployability, making it ideal for India’s diverse terrains, including high-altitude border regions.
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India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked a significant milestone in its quest for self-reliance in defense technology with the STAR (Supersonic TARget) Missile entering Phase-III development. This phase focuses on full-system integration and advanced validation trials, a critical step towards operational deployment.
The STAR Missile, designed to simulate supersonic threats across air, land, and naval domains, is undergoing extensive flight testing to evaluate its accuracy, reliability, and overall performance. Engineers are integrating key subsystems—propulsion, guidance, and control—into a full-scale prototype, subjecting it to simulated combat conditions. With a speed exceeding Mach 2.5, the missile can mimic modern anti-ship cruise and standoff weapons, performing sharp maneuvers and rapid altitude changes. This capability forces defense operators to hone their skills using advanced tracking and engagement systems, preparing them for high-stakes combat scenarios.
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In the volatile aftermath of the May 2025 Indo-Pakistan clashes, sparked by a deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, Pakistan’s military made a bold claim that went largely unnoticed by international media: its air force had allegedly neutralized India’s Mach 3-capable BrahMos supersonic cruise missile using “soft kill” measures.
This assertion, attributed to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, suggests that Pakistan employed non-kinetic, electronic warfare (EW) techniques—such as jamming or spoofing—to disable the missile without firing interceptors. However, a deep dive into the technical capabilities of the BrahMos missile, Pakistan’s air defense systems, and the realities of modern missile defense reveals this claim to be not only implausible but a likely piece of propaganda aimed at salvaging national pride amid a bruising conflict.
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In the wake of the May 2025 Indo-Pakistan clashes, world-renowned air warfare historian Tom Cooper has published a damning report detailing the confirmed losses of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) during India’s Operation Sindoor, which spanned May 7–10. Cooper’s findings, shared via a post on X under his ACIG handle, provide a meticulously researched account of PAF aircraft losses, backed by intensive visual confirmation through photographs and satellite imagery.
The list paints a stark picture of the PAF’s vulnerabilities, contradicting Pakistan’s official silence and raising questions about its military transparency during the conflict.
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On the nights of May 7–8 and 8–9, 2025, Pakistan’s Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) faced a significant setback in their attempts to strike critical Indian targets along the Western front.
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) Mirage-2000 pilot and CEO of NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd, Sameer Joshi, took to X to underscore the failure of these drones, stating, “Pakistan’s MALE UAVs flopped on the nights of May 7-8/8-9, failing to hit critical Indian sites on the Western front. Most were neutralised by Indian AD, with survivors too weak to saturate any target. The era of MALE drones in active combat is fading fast.” This bold assessment, rooted in the events of Operation Sindoor, highlights the resilience of India’s air defense systems and signals a potential shift in the role of MALE drones in modern warfare.
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On the morning of May 10, 2025, as India’s Operation Sindoor reached its crescendo, a striking satellite image captured the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) desperate attempt to shield its assets from relentless Indian strikes. The image, taken over Chaklala Air Base in Islamabad (also known as Nur Khan Air Base), shows a PAF C-130 Hercules awkwardly positioned in a hangar clearly not designed for its size—its nose protruding out, unable to fully conceal the aircraft. This visual evidence in the satellite imagery, underscores the PAF’s struggle to protect its critical assets amid a severe shortage of suitable hangars, as India’s precision strikes targeted airbases across Pakistan during the May 7–10 conflict.
The satellite image from May 10 reveals the PAF’s dire situation at Chaklala. The C-130 Hercules, a four-engine turboprop transport aircraft with a wingspan of over 40 meters, was awkwardly stuffed into a hangar far too small for its dimensions. The aircraft’s nose protrudes visibly from the hangar entrance, leaving it exposed and vulnerable—a clear sign of the PAF’s lack of adequate infrastructure to conceal such a large asset. This hangar, likely intended for smaller aircraft like fighters or helicopters, was a poor fit for the Hercules, which is typically used for troop transport, medical evacuation, and cargo delivery.
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China provided Pakistan with air defense and satellite support during its clash with India this month, according to a research group under India’s Ministry of Defense, suggesting that Beijing was more directly involved in the conflict than was previously disclosed.
China helped Pakistan reorganize its radar and air defense systems to more effectively detect India’s deployments of troops and weaponry, Ashok Kumar, director-general at the New Delhi-based Center For Joint Warfare Studies, said in an interview.
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Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship will be among the highlights of the Indian Pavilion at the 17th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), being held at Langkawi, Malaysia from May 20 to 24, an official said on Sunday.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation at the exhibition and inaugurate the country pavilion. Many Defence PSUs, including Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Gliders India Limited and private defence companies will be participating in the exhibition, showcasing the Indian defence industry prowess.
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As Indian drones, bombs and missile strikes wreaked havoc in Pakistan from May 7 to May 10, under the Operation Sindoor, this not only exposed Pakistan’s fragile air defence system but also showed the poor efficacy of Chinese fighter jets deployed by Pakistan for securing its borders.
As widely reported, Pakistan remains heavily dependent on Chinese defence imports, accounting for nearly 82 per cent of its total defence imports. As India struck deep inside Pakistan, in response to its escalation bid, the operation served as a real-world test for Chinese military technology and also went to show the gross underperformance of its aircraft as well as the failure to prevent air attacks.
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The Operation Sindoor has established marked superiority of the Indian military over the Pakistani counterpart, despite the latter deploying Chinese-made weapons, arsenal and air defence system for securing its airspace.
Reports suggest that Chinese warfare equipment accounts for 82 per cent of Pakistan’s defence imports. However, as the Indian drones and missiles pierced through the Pakistani airspace during Operation Sindoor and even bigger strikes a day later, the Chinese-powered radars and air defence systems failed miserably, thereby putting into question their vulnerability and efficacy.
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Though the Centre’s move to restrict imports of certain goods from Bangladesh via land ports will have an impact on employment and transport revenue in West Bengal, the national interest is more important than the potential economic fallout, officials said on Sunday.
The central government on Saturday imposed port restrictions on the import of a few Bangladeshi goods, such as readymade garments and processed food items, in response to similar curbs placed by Dhaka on certain Indian products last month.
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Ahmadian with a focus on regional situation and the Chabahar port project.
An Iranian readout said Doval talked about Iran’s “constructive role” in the region and expressed India’s interest in further expanding cooperation in the development of Chabahar port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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A key Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Razaullah Nizamani Khalid alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, officials here said.
Khalid used to head the terror operations of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from Nepal in early 2000s and had many aliases including Vinode Kumar, Mohammed Salim and Razaullah. He was involved in multiple terror attacks in India, they said.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief a parliamentary committee on Monday on the India-Pakistan military conflict that happened in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the Indian armed forces carrying out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent military actions between the two countries.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on halting all military actions on May 10.
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