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Test launch of Vertically-Launched Short Range Surface-To-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)Defending a nation’s airspace, especially for a country as vast and geopolitically sensitive as India, is an intricate and demanding endeavour. The recent events of May 7-8, 2025, when Pakistan attempted to strike multiple military targets in northern and western India using drones and missiles, starkly illustrate the
Among the most notable incidents in this escalation was the reported drone strike near the residence of the Sharif family-a prominent political dynasty in Pakistan-on Firozepur Road in Lahore. This strategic targeting near the home of former Prime Ministers Nawaz and Shehbaz Sharif carries significant symbolic weight beyond its military implications. The precision of this strike demonstrated
In a major demonstration of India’s growing air defence capabilities, the Russian-made S-400 "Sudarshan Chakra" system delivered a decisive performance during the recent escalation with Pakistan. On the night of May 7-8, 2025, Pakistan launched a coordinated barrage of at least 15 missiles and multiple drones targeting military installations across 15 Indian cities, including Jammu and
Indian Air Defence System neutralising Pakistani AWACS over India AirspaceIn a major escalation along the India-Pakistan border, the Indian armed forces successfully intercepted and neutralized more than 50 Pakistani drones and multiple missiles during coordinated attacks launched by Pakistan on the nights of May 7-8 and May 8, 2025. The Pakistani offensive targeted Indian Army and Air Force
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, Indian air defence systems reportedly shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet and two JF-17 aircraft following a series of attacks launched by Pakistan on multiple locations in Jammu and Punjab. The incident unfolded less than 48 hours after India conducted "Operation Sindoor," a set of precision strikes targeting terror camps in
In a significant escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, Indian forces shot down a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft inside Pakistan’s Punjab province on the night of May 7-8, 2025. This action was part of a robust Indian counteroffensive following Pakistan’s large-scale drone and missile attacks targeting multiple Indian cities and
Operation Sindoor: The precision strikes were carried out using niche technology weapons with careful selection of warheads, said the officers.Operation Sindoor was a coordinated, high-precision military operation conducted by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7, 2025, in direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The operation targeted and destroyed
In the early hours of May 7, 2025, India launched a highly coordinated military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure across nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force and lasted just 25 minutes, from 1:05 AM to 1:30 AM. During this brief but intense window,
India’s defence capabilities have undergone a significant transformation with the integration of Rafale fighter jets into its military arsenal. The recent Operation Sindoor showcases how these advanced aircraft, armed with sophisticated weapons systems, have enhanced India’s strike capabilities against terrorist threats. This comprehensive report examines the Rafale’s technical specifications,
On May 6–7, 2025, amid escalating hostilities following the Pahalgam terror
attack, Indian forces shot down a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 fighter jet, according to a report by IndiaTVNews.The
incident occurred in the Akhnoor region of Jammu and Kashmir, with some
reports also mentioning Pulwama’s Pampore as a site of attempted intrusion.
The downed aircraft, a JF-17 Thunder, is a