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Still awaiting Tejas from 2010 deal: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jet

The Air Chief Marshal's remarks follow China's testing of suspected sixth-generation stealth jets and reports of Pakistan seeking fifth-generation jets from Beijing within two years

Updated On: 08 Jan 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

India condemns Pak's airstrikes on Afghanistan, blames internal failures

India on Monday "unequivocally" condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan and said it is Islamabad's old practice to blame its neighbours for its internal failures. Pakistan carried out airstrikes in certain areas in Afghanistan in what it said was aimed at targeting some terrorist hideouts. "We have noted the media reports on airstrikes on Afghan civilians, including women and children, in which several precious lives have been lost. We unequivocally condemn any attack on innocent civilians," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. "It is an old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours for its own internal failures. We have also noted the response of an Afghan spokesperson in this regard," he said.

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 3:44 PM IST

China flies 2 sixth-gen stealth jets in 24 hrs: Wake-up call for India, US

In under 24 hours, two previously unseen Chinese combat jets, likely sixth-generation designs, have emerged and appear to be undergoing flight testing

Updated On: 27 Dec 2024 | 2:24 PM IST

Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets? Find out here

TTP-linked social media accounts claim all their commanders, including the media cell head, are alive and unharmed, refuting Pakistani security officials' assertions

Updated On: 26 Dec 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

Pakistan airstrikes seven villages in Afghanistan, kills 15 - Here's why

These airstrikes have reportedly destroyed one of the training camps of Pakistani Taliban and have caused hundreds of casualties including women and children

Updated On: 25 Dec 2024 | 11:48 AM IST

Pakistan may fly Chinese stealth jets in 2 years: Could it outpace IAF?

Pakistan Air Force has reportedly approved the purchase of 40 J-35 stealth jets from China, with deliveries expected within two years

Updated On: 24 Dec 2024 | 3:17 PM IST

US sanctions on 4 entities supporting Pakistan's ballistic missile project

The sanctions aim to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the South Asian region

Updated On: 19 Dec 2024 | 11:38 AM IST

Once seen as saviour, China is costing Pak millions of dollars. Here's how

China has reportedly demanded that Pakistan sign an agreement on anti-terrorism cooperation to address Beijing's security concerns

Updated On: 04 Oct 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

Pakistan may be arming its JF-17 jets with nuclear-capable cruise missiles

Pakistan's Ra'ad family of air-launched cruise missiles is believed to be capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads

Updated On: 03 Jul 2024 | 6:28 PM IST

HAL gets Rs 65K cr MoD tender for 97 more Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets

Total number of Tejas fighters set to exceed 200

Updated On: 13 Apr 2024 | 12:43 AM IST

From friend to foe: How Hafiz Gul Bahadur brought Pak, Afghanistan to blows

Hafiz Gul Bahadur went from being a pro-Pakistan militant commander to an implacable foe of the state and armed forces in the span of just a decade

Updated On: 20 Mar 2024 | 1:56 PM IST

Ahead of elections, Pakistan finalises deal to sell national airline

The government decided to privatise PIA just weeks after signing the IMF agreement

Updated On: 03 Feb 2024 | 12:50 AM IST

Pakistan gets 2nd batch of six J-10C combat aircraft from China: Reports

As per local media reports in Pakistan, the second batch of six China-made J-10C aircraft has arrived in Pakistan, taking the total number of such fighter jets to 12.

Updated On: 20 Sep 2022 | 10:44 PM IST

Pakistan air force plane crashes in Peshawar, killing two pilots

In a statement, the Pakistan air force said no damage was caused on the ground and it ordered an investigation to determine what caused the crash

Updated On: 22 Mar 2022 | 9:15 PM IST

Pakistan activates satellite air bases near Afghan and India borders

Indian agencies are continuously monitoring Pakistani activities

Updated On: 07 Sep 2021 | 2:00 AM IST

Will India have an edge over Pakistan, China after all 36 Rafales join IAF?

Experts said Rafales could be a game-changer for India after all the 36 jets join the Indian Air Force as no aircraft in possession of any country in the neighbourhood will be able to match Rafale

Updated On: 29 Jul 2020 | 7:53 PM IST

Pakistan Air Force carries out exercises in Gilgit-Baltistan region

Talking to air force personnel, Khan said that Pakistan was watching the geostrategic developments in the region. The air chief claimed that India was making massive military procurements

Updated On: 25 Jul 2020 | 6:32 PM IST

F-16 fighter jet crashes during Pakistan Day parade rehearsal, pilot dies

Smoke was rising from the crash site and rescue efforts were going on to contain the fire, the statement said

Updated On: 11 Mar 2020 | 6:18 PM IST

Bill to extend tenure of service chiefs likely to pass in Pak Parliament

The committee in a joint sitting on the same day gave approval to the bills and it was announced that the laws would be passed on Monday

Updated On: 05 Jan 2020 | 4:52 PM IST

US reprimanded Pak Air Force chief for misusing F-16 fighter jets: Report

The IAF had said that during the aerial engagement on February 27, one of its MiG-21 Bison shot down a F-16.

Updated On: 12 Dec 2019 | 12:06 PM IST