India hands over evidence of Pakistan using F-16s in the air skirmish to USA
5 years, 9 months ago

India hands over evidence of Pakistan using F-16s in the air skirmish to USA

Op India  

According to a report in the Hindustan Times, India has shared vital evidence of Pakistan’s use of F-16s in the attempted strike against India after the Balakot airstrikes. In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack by Pakistan based Jaish-e-Muhammad terror group, in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives, India had conducted airstrikes deep inside Pakistan, in Balakot, and killed many terrorists belonging to JeM terror outfit. In response to this, Pakistan had attempted to carry out air strikes against India’s military assets in Jammu & Kashmir. Pakistan had reportedly used F-16s in this operation which were promptly chased down by India’s patrol fleet and in the ensuing dogfight, India’s Mig-21 bison flown by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman managed to down one of the F-16s before his fighter jet crashed in the PoK region.

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From the India Today archives (2019) | The inside story of India's Balakot airstrikes
1 year, 11 months ago

From the India Today archives (2019) | The inside story of India's Balakot airstrikes

India Today  

Hours before the Balakot strike deep in the heart of Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave no indication to those who met him that he had taken such a momentous decision. In the following days, with Pakistan launching a counter strike, a thick fog of controversy surrounded the big questions: what was behind Modi’s decision to clear an air strike …

US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment
2 years, 2 months ago

US Agrees to Supply Pakistan’s F-16s with Maintenance Equipment

The Diplomat  

In September, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment equipment to Pakistan. The announcement of the F-16 support program comes amid a growing perception that ties between Pakistan and the U.S. are fundamentally strained due to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s criticism of the Biden administration and the Pakistani military’s reluctance to fulfill Washington’s counterterrorism requirements …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?
2 years, 3 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | USA-Pakistan F-16 deal | Will it affect India-USA relations?

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s 10-day visit to the United State included an intense week in Washington, marked by many official meetings and areas of agreement- but the US’s decision to offer Pakistan a maintenance package for fighter aircraft became a flashpoint- why is the F-16 such a thorn in the side of India-US ties? And finally with US Secretary …

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak
2 years, 3 months ago

After Jaishankar's 'not fooling anybody' jab, US responds on F-16 aid to Pak

Hindustan Times  

The United States defended itself Tuesday from foreign minister S Jaishankar's sharp attack over support for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, saying it did not view its relationship with Delhi and Islamabad 'in relation to one another'. On Sunday, Jaishankar called on the US to reflect on its relationship with Pakistan, observing it 'is not fooling anyone' by claiming support for …

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan
2 years, 3 months ago

US responds to S Jaishankar's remarks on F-16 deal with Pakistan

India TV News  

US response to Jaishankar: India and Pakistan are both partners of the US with different points of emphasis, the Biden administration said Monday, a day after visiting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the rationale behind the latest American F-16 security assistance to Islamabad. Early this month, the Biden administration approved a USD 450 million F-16 fighter jet fleet sustainment …

F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official
2 years, 3 months ago

F-16 assistance to Pakistan not designed as a message to India: U.S. official

The Hindu  

The action on F-16 was not designed as a message to India as a result of its relationship with Russia, said Ely Ratner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, while stating that they have engaged India on it both before and during the decision. Editorial | Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s “The decision inside …

US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India
2 years, 3 months ago

US military aid to Pakistan raises alarm in India

Hindustan Times  

The latest $450-million assistance approved by the US last week to support the Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 fighter fleet has turned the spotlight on how Washington has once again brushed aside New Delhi’s concerns over military aid being extended to India’s western neighbour on the pretext of fighting terrorism when it is actually being used to buttress capabilities against India, …

India upset at US F-16 support to Pak as reward for ammo supply to Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

India upset at US F-16 support to Pak as reward for ammo supply to Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

Although the United States is a QUAD partner and a close ally, India has not taken the Biden administration's decision to provide USD 450 million F-16 fighter support to Pakistan lying down and expressed its displeasure through diplomatic channels to Washington. While the US has provided support in the name of counter-terrorism and as per lifetime F-16 fighter support contract …

Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s
2 years, 3 months ago

Three to tangle: On U.S. refitting Pakistan F-16s

The Hindu  

India is understandably upset with the U.S.’s decision to refurbish the F-16 fighter fleet of Pakistan. Successive U.S. administrations have maintained that the defence partnership with Pakistan, which is a major non-NATO ally, is a critical component of its global war on terror — a point contested by India. New Delhi’s apprehensions came true in February 2019, a day after …

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit
2 years, 3 months ago

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

The Hindu  

During official meetings with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu in Delhi last week, India raised “strong objections” to the U.S. plan for Foreign Military Sales worth $450 million for hardware, software, and spares for the F-16 fighter jet programme with Pakistan. Apart from the SOM, Mr. Lu and Defense Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely …

'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s
2 years, 4 months ago

'US planning to give Pakistan capabilities to match India': G Parthasarthy on $450m equipment supply for Pakistani F-16s

Firstpost  

“Those aircraft have advanced radar and missile capabilities. New Delhi: Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan G Parthasarthy on Thursday said that the US supplying $450 million equipment for F-16 fighters to Pakistan is a matter of concern as it gives the neighbouring enemy nation an edge in fighting capabilities. This is very clearly designed to give Pakistan an edge …

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.
2 years, 4 months ago

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

The Hindu  

India maintained a studied silence a day after the United States announced a $450 million package to refit Pakistan’s large F-16 aircraft fleet with the latest technological advances. Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from the Government of India which cautioned that the aircraft would be used against …

When Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet
3 years, 1 month ago

When Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jet

India Today  

Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday, November 22, was awarded the Vir Chakra, India’s third-highest wartime gallantry award, for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft in February 2019. He shot down an F-16 over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during India's Balakot air strike but was taken captive by the Pakistan Army after his plane was shot down by enemy forces. Abhinandan Varthaman, then …

On IAF Day, a tale of when our air force showed how 'PAF is its bunny'
3 years, 3 months ago

On IAF Day, a tale of when our air force showed how 'PAF is its bunny'

Firstpost  

The MiG-25 was, quite simply, the fastest interceptor ever built. Pakistan’s air defense radars catch an aircraft streaking towards India — it’s not one of their own. But this show of force is in vain because the intruder is a Garuda — the Indian Air Force name for the Soviet-made MiG-25 — and flying at 65,000 feet which is well …

Pakistan successfully tests nuclear-capable air launched cruise missile Ra'ad-II
4 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan successfully tests nuclear-capable air launched cruise missile Ra'ad-II

India Today  

Pakistan conducted a successful flight test of the air-launched nuclear-capable cruise missile Ra'ad-II with a range of 600 km on Tuesday, significantly boosting the military's "deterrence capability" on land and at sea. Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General Nadeem Zaki Manj, termed the successful launch as "a major step towards complementing Pakistan's deterrence capability". Lt General Nadeem Zaki Manj, …

US reprimands Pakistan Air Force chief for misusing F-16 fighter jets post-Balakot airstrikes, claims report
5 years ago

US reprimands Pakistan Air Force chief for misusing F-16 fighter jets post-Balakot airstrikes, claims report

Firstpost  

The US reprimanded Pakistan Air Force chief in August for misusing F-16 fighter jets by undermining their shared security platforms and infrastructures, a media report said Washington: The US reprimanded Pakistan Air Force chief in August for misusing F-16 fighter jets by undermining their shared security platforms and infrastructures, a media report has said, months after the Indian Air Force …

US reprimands Pakistan Air Force for misusing American-made F-16 fighter jets post Balakot
5 years ago

US reprimands Pakistan Air Force for misusing American-made F-16 fighter jets post Balakot

India TV News  

Months after India said it shot down Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets in a military escalation with its nuclear rival, the United States have accused the Air Force of the Imran-Khan led country of using American-made F-16 fighter jets from unapproved bases. A written reprimand was sent to the Pakistan Air Force chief by Andrea Thompson, a top US State Department …

India lodges protest with US over Pakistan military aid
5 years, 5 months ago

India lodges protest with US over Pakistan military aid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid reports from Washington recently that the United States had approved military sales worth $125 million that would result in end-use monitoring of the F-16 fighter aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force, India has “expressed grave concern” and has apparently lodged a strong protest with the United States against any resumption of military assistance to Islamabad. However, the …

India conveys concern to US over military aid to Pakistan
5 years, 5 months ago

India conveys concern to US over military aid to Pakistan

India TV News  

India on Thursday said it has expressed grave concern to the US over its decision to provide military assistance to Pakistan, days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "We have expressed grave concern over US military assistance to Pakistan. He said the US has "publicly …

Pakistan rubbishes India's claim it downed F-16 jet post-Balakot, says one cannot hide a plane crash in this age
5 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan rubbishes India's claim it downed F-16 jet post-Balakot, says one cannot hide a plane crash in this age

Firstpost  

Pakistan has consistently denied the Indian Air Force’s claim, saying none of its aircraft was shot down during the weeks of tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries. Islamabad: Pakistan Army on Monday once again rejected India’s claim of shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, saying one cannot hide if a plane is downed in today’s age when even if …

The big picture after the Balakot airstrikes: Does the fate of F-16 matter?
5 years, 8 months ago

The big picture after the Balakot airstrikes: Does the fate of F-16 matter?

Hindustan Times  

In the recent India-Pakistan crisis, two major claims of the Indian Air Force have been called into question. In the recent India-Pakistan crisis, two major claims of the Indian Air Force have been called into question Let’s begin with an answer. But with Balakot in Khyber Pankhtunkhwa — undisputed Pakistani territory — having been targeted, the conventional wisdom has been …

Did India shoot down an F-16 of the Pakistan Air Force?
5 years, 8 months ago

Did India shoot down an F-16 of the Pakistan Air Force?

The Hindu  

April 13, 2019 09:34 pm | Updated April 14, 2019 12:24 pm IST The story so far: In the early hours of February 26, the Indian Air Force conducted precision air strikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammad training camp at Balakot in Pakistan. In response the next day, Pakistan Air Force jets targeted Indian military installations across the Line of Control, but …

Balakot airstrikes and aftermath: Strange to see Pakistan's obfuscations given more credence than IAF evidence
5 years, 9 months ago

Balakot airstrikes and aftermath: Strange to see Pakistan's obfuscations given more credence than IAF evidence

Firstpost  

The Balakot airstrikes and the aftermath occurred at a sensitive time when India was getting ready to hold its general elections for the Lok Sabha where Prime minister Narendra Modi is seeking a return mandate It may very well lend itself to a racy fiction entitled The Mysterious Case Of The Missing F16. Assessing commercial satellite images, Australian analysts suggested …

Pakistan army refuses to accept India's radar images as proof that IAF downed F-16, maintains PAF shot down 2 Indian jets
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan army refuses to accept India's radar images as proof that IAF downed F-16, maintains PAF shot down 2 Indian jets

Firstpost  

The Pakistan Army on Monday said India has failed to provide any evidence of downing a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet during the 27 February aerial combat over Nowshera in Jammu and Kashmir, despite claiming that it has proof of the incident. Islamabad: The Pakistan Army on Monday said India has failed to provide any evidence of downing a Pakistani F-16 …

Indian Air Force shows radar images of F-16 combat
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian Air Force shows radar images of F-16 combat

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force said on Monday that it had credible evidence clearly indicating that Pakistan Air Force lost one F-16 in the dogfight on February 27. “The F-16 crashed and fell across the LoC in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir,” said Air Vice Marshal Kapoor. “The first sighting was in West, in general area Sabzkot and the second was …

IAF shows radar images as proof of shooting down Pakistani F-16
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF shows radar images as proof of shooting down Pakistani F-16

Op India  

The Indian Air Force briefed the press today in response to claims by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan that one of their F-16 jets wasn’t shot down by Wing Commander Abhinandan based on a dubious report. #WATCH: Indian Air Force releases AWACS radar images; Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor confirms Pakistan F-16 was downed by Indian Mig on February 27 …

IAF says radar image proof of downed F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF says radar image proof of downed F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force

Live Mint  

The Indian Air Force on Monday reiterated that it shot down an F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force during the February 27 aerial combat and showed radar images of the engagement to assert that it has "irrefutable evidence" of downing the enemy jet. "The IAF has irrefutable evidence of not only the fact that F-16 was used by Pakistan Air …

IAF claims to have 'irrefutable' evidence' that Pakistan's F-16 jet was shot down by MiG-21 Bison
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF claims to have 'irrefutable' evidence' that Pakistan's F-16 jet was shot down by MiG-21 Bison

Firstpost  

Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, AVM Kapoor read out the IAF statement, which said that the two aircraft, MIG-21 Bison and F-16, went down during aerial combat. Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor on Monday said that the Indian Air Force has “irrefutable” evidence that Pakistan used an F-16 jet on 27 February, which was shot down by IAF’s …

Imran Khan cites US magazine report on F-16s to slam BJP, claims saffron party trying to win elections through 'war hysteria'
5 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan cites US magazine report on F-16s to slam BJP, claims saffron party trying to win elections through 'war hysteria'

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday accused the BJP of “whipping up war hysteria”, saying its false claim of downing a Pakistani F-16 has “backfired”, days after a leading American magazine claimed that none of the US-manufactured fighter jets of the PAF were missing. The Indian Air Force on 28 February displayed pieces of the AMRAAM missile, fired …

Imran Khan continues to lie about IAF downing F-16, now quotes a fake report to prove his point
5 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan continues to lie about IAF downing F-16, now quotes a fake report to prove his point

Op India  

The Pentagon has claimed it is not aware of any investigation done to determine if Pakistan airforce had lost one of its F-16s in the dogfight with the Indian Air Force in February. Citing unidentified defence officials, Foreign Policy magazine had quoted them claiming that the US personnel counted Pakistan’s F-16 fleet and found none missing. Citing the report which …

Pakistani F-16 shot down, says IAF, rejects US mag report
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistani F-16 shot down, says IAF, rejects US mag report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rubbishing claims made by an American magazine, the Indian Air Force on Friday fielded its high ranking official Air Vice Marshal R.G.K. According to sources, India has Airborne Warning and Control System images which show one F-16 near MiG-21 suddenly disappearing from screen, radio transmissions, missing call signal of one of the F-16, sightings by Army personnels on …

US count found no Pakistan F-16 jet missing: Report
5 years, 9 months ago

US count found no Pakistan F-16 jet missing: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi: All F-16 combat jets of the Pakistan Air Force are accounted for, the US-based 'Foreign Policy' magazine said in a report published late Thursday, citing two unidentified American defence officials, contradicting an account put out by India that its air force in February had downed a Pakistan Air Force F-16. In all its statements on the aerial combat …

Pakistan hinting at use of F-16 jet in dogfight with India exposes its lies; 'self-defence' a weak argument that doesn't hold
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan hinting at use of F-16 jet in dogfight with India exposes its lies; 'self-defence' a weak argument that doesn't hold

Firstpost  

Just last month, Pakistan had reiterated that only JF-17s, and no F-16, were used against India in the 27 February dogfight over Kashmir, which makes the latest mention of the use of F-fighter jets significant. For the first time since the air engagement between India and Pakistan on 27 February over Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad has indicated that …

Pakistan indicates F-16s might have been used to hit Indian aircraft
5 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan indicates F-16s might have been used to hit Indian aircraft

Live Mint  

Pakistan on Monday for the first time indicated that F-16s might have been used to hit Indian fighter jets during the aerial combat on 27 February and said Islamabad retains the right to use "anything and everything" in its self defence. Pakistan's military spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor issued a statement with reference to what he said "repeated Indian claims" …

Indian radars detect Pakistani F-16 jets, UAV close to border, IAF fighter jets force them to retreat
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian radars detect Pakistani F-16 jets, UAV close to border, IAF fighter jets force them to retreat

Op India  

Although the tension between India and Pakistan has deescalated since the dramatic incidents in last week of February, the situation still remains volatile and Pakistan is still trying to avenge the demolition of terror camps in Balakot by Indian Air Force. Sources: At 3 AM today, Indian radars detected a large sized UAV & package of 4 Pakistani F-16s flying …

IAF scrambles jets to ward off Pakistani F-16s
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF scrambles jets to ward off Pakistani F-16s

Live Mint  

India on Monday scrambled Sukhois and Mirage jets to ward off a possible intrusion by Pakistani fighter aircraft, a news report said. This comes just over a month after Indian and Pakistani fighter jets were engaged in a dogfight in Kashmir after Indian jets bombed a terrorist training camp in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 26 February. Indian officials later …

IAF scrambles jets to ward off Pakistani F-16s
5 years, 9 months ago

IAF scrambles jets to ward off Pakistani F-16s

Live Mint  

India on Monday scrambled Sukhois and Mirage jets to ward off a possible intrusion by Pakistani fighter aircraft, a news report said. This comes just over a month after Indian and Pakistani fighter jets were engaged in a dogfight in Kashmir after Indian jets bombed a terrorist training camp in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 26 February. Indian officials later …

India knows identity of Pakistani F-16 pilot who died, Nirmala Sitharaman tells India Today, confirms Firstpost report that he was beaten by Pakistan locals
5 years, 9 months ago

India knows identity of Pakistani F-16 pilot who died, Nirmala Sitharaman tells India Today, confirms Firstpost report that he was beaten by Pakistan locals

Firstpost  

Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday that India knows the identity of the deceased Pakistani pilot whose F-16 was downed by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21. Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India knows the identity of the deceased Pakistani pilot whose F-16 was downed by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21. At an event held …

MEA claims it has ‘electronic evidence’ that IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 shot down Pakistani F-16
5 years, 10 months ago

MEA claims it has ‘electronic evidence’ that IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 shot down Pakistani F-16

Firstpost  

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft and there are eyewitness accounts as well as electronic evidence for it, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday. New Delhi: An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down a Pakistan Air …

India's "claim" of shooting down PAF F-16 fighter jet "completely baseless": Pakistan
5 years, 10 months ago

India's "claim" of shooting down PAF F-16 fighter jet "completely baseless": Pakistan

India TV News  

Pakistan has rejected as "completely baseless" India's assertion that a PAF F-16 fighter jet was shot down in a recent aerial combat between their air forces, saying the Indian government continues to "mislead" the people for domestic political mileage. The Pakistan Foreign Office statement came after Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said at a media briefing in New …

IAF confirms Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan F-16 fighter jet
5 years, 10 months ago

IAF confirms Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down Pakistan F-16 fighter jet

India Today  

Top Indian Air Force sources have confirmed that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistan F-16 jet on February 27. Abhinandan had fired an R-73 missile to take out the Pakistan F-16 aircraft before his Mig 21 Bison was hit by an AMRAAM missile. The IAF Wing Commander was captured by Pakistan but had to be released in just …

Fact Check: Did India lie about shooting down Pakistani F-16 fighter jet?
5 years, 10 months ago

Fact Check: Did India lie about shooting down Pakistani F-16 fighter jet?

Op India  

Pakistan has been denying India’s claim that Indian Air Force bombed terror camps in Pakistan on 26th February, and one F-16 jet of Pakistan was shot down by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman before his MiG-21 was shot down inside Pakistan and he was captured. In an article published on Asia Times, Datta uses social media claims and arguments made by …

Not aware of any request from the US on F 16: Pakistan envoy to US
5 years, 10 months ago

Not aware of any request from the US on F 16: Pakistan envoy to US

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Asad Majeed Khan has said he is not aware of any request made by the US about the use of F-16 fighter jets by his country in the recent aerial confrontation with India. The Indian Air Force on Thursday displayed parts of an AMRAAM beyond visual range air-to-air missile as evidence to “conclusively” prove that …

Taiwan dismisses Pakistan’s claims of US missile in F16 coming from their inventory
5 years, 10 months ago

Taiwan dismisses Pakistan’s claims of US missile in F16 coming from their inventory

Op India  

Debunking Pakistan’s allegations, Taiwan asserted that it has not transferred any US-built missiles to India. However, as per reports, Taiwan’s Air Force has confirmed that the identification numbers of missile used by the F-16 and ones owned by them did not match. The Air Force of Taiwan ran immediate checks and ascertained that the identification number of the missile reported …

Washington wants to know if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to down Indian warplane in aerial missions
5 years, 10 months ago

Washington wants to know if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to down Indian warplane in aerial missions

Firstpost  

The United States said on Sunday it was trying to find out if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to down an Indian warplane, potentially in violation of US agreements, as the stand-off between the nuclear-armed neighbours appeared to be easing. Islamabad/Srinagar: The United States said on Sunday it was trying to find out if Pakistan used US-built F-16 jets to …

“R-73 selected”: Last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman before ejecting from his MiG-21 Bison
5 years, 10 months ago

“R-73 selected”: Last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman before ejecting from his MiG-21 Bison

Op India  

“R-73 is selected” was the last radio transmission of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from the MiG-21 Bison he was flying. Indian fighter jets Sukhoi-30MKIs, Mirage-2000s, MiG-29s and six MiG-21s including the one flied by Wing Commander Abhinandan were deployed India to intercept the Pakistani fighter jets. Wing Commander Abhinandan locked on to the Pakistani F-16, which is comparatively modern, before …

India should release evidence of airstrike in Pakistan: Digvijaya Singh
5 years, 10 months ago

India should release evidence of airstrike in Pakistan: Digvijaya Singh

India Today  

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said that India should release the evidence of the Indian Air Force airstrikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan, like the United States did after killing Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. After the airstrike across the Line of Control, Pakistan military spokesperson Asif Ghafoor had said that India …

Balakot air strikes: U.S. seeks detail of ‘misuse’ of F-16 fighter aircraft
5 years, 10 months ago

Balakot air strikes: U.S. seeks detail of ‘misuse’ of F-16 fighter aircraft

The Hindu  

The U.S. is seeking more information from Pakistan on the potential misuse of American-made F-16 fighter jets by it against India in violation of the end-user agreement, the State Department has said. The Indian Air Force on Thursday displayed parts of an AMRAAM beyond visual range air-to-air missile as evidence to “conclusively” prove that Pakistan deployed U.S.-manufactured F-16 fighter jets …

Pakistan-India news: Two Indian air force planes shot down over Kashmir as tensions soar
5 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan-India news: Two Indian air force planes shot down over Kashmir as tensions soar

The Independent  

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