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News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Claim Of IAF Jet Shot Down And Pilot Killed Is Fake, Says PIB Fact Check
Agency: Last Updated: The PIB Fact Check unit has termed the claim fake and far from the truth, clarifying that the pilot in question is safe, on duty, and actively deployed. The Central government on Thursday categorically denied a viral social media post claiming that a MiG-29 UPG fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was shot down and its pilot killed on May 7. The PIB Fact Check unit has termed the claim fake and far from the truth, clarifying that the pilot in question is safe, on duty, and actively deployed. 'A post circulating on social media claims that an Indian Air Force jet MiG-29 UPG has been shot down, and the IAF pilot has died. This claim is fake. The @IAF_MCC pilot is safe, on duty, and currently deployed," the official PIB Fact Check handle said in a post on X. The fabricated post appears to be linked to Operation Sindoor, a counter-terror operation launched in response to the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead. The fake message, which is being widely circulated, claims that on May 7, a MiG-29 UPG was shot down by a Pakistan Air Force JF-17C over Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in the death of Squadron Leader Keshav Yadav. The misleading post reads: 'On 7 May 2025, #IndianAir Force (#IAF) MiG-29 UPG shot down by a #PakistanAirForce JF-17C using a PL-15 LRAAM over Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, was being piloted by Sqn. Ldr. Keshav Yadav (IAF No. 32394), who sustained injuries and died on 22 May 2025 at Udhampur Military Hospital, Jammu & Kashmir. #IndiaPakistanWar #IndiaPakistanWar2025 #JF17 #MIG29" Dismissing the claim outright, the government emphasised that no such incident took place on May 7 or at any other time. 'The claim is entirely fabricated. No IAF aircraft has been shot down, and the pilot mentioned is alive and on active duty," the PIB Fact Check post clarified. Officials have urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information and warned that spreading fake news, especially on matters of national security, can have serious consequences. First Published: May 29, 2025, 21:30 IST
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08-05-2025
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Pakistan admits India downed 2 of its JF-17 fighter jets as tensions escalate: Report
Pakistani authorities reportedly admitted that two of their JF-17 fighter jets were reportedly downed as tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalate read more The image shared by Pakistani Air Force showcasing the JF-17C jets equipped with PL-15 missiles for the first time. Image Courtesy: X As the tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate, Islamabad has admitted losing two of its JF-17 fighter jets following a retaliation from India. The conflict between the two nuclear-powered nations spiralled down on Thursday evening after Pakistan conducted a coordinated attack across multiple locations on the India-Pakistan border. India soon retaliated to the provocation and downed Pakistani jets and shelling. The incident took place just a day after India launched against nine Pakistani terror camps. 'We regret to confirm that two JF-17 aircraft were lost during active duty,' TOI quoted Pakistani Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jammu and Kashmir is on high alert On Thursday evening, Pakistan launched loitering munitions targeting different areas of Jammu. In response to this, the Indian Air Defence units engaged immediately, with anti-aircraft guns actively firing to neutralise the incoming threats. According to News18, the missiles coming from Pakistan were directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia, all of which were intercepted by the Indian air defence units. Apart from this, Pakistani drones were also intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Multiple explosions can be heard in the area, with locals sharing visuals of flashes in the sky. A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu, including Akhnoor, Kishtwar, and Samba, and sirens are being heard, as per the visuals shared by ANI. Blackouts were also enforced in Gujarat districts, including Abdasa, Nakhtrana, Bhuj, Mandvi, Bhachau and Kutch. #WATCH | J&K | A complete blackout has been enforced in Jammu. No explosions or sirens are heard right now. Latest visuals from the city. — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2025 Defence Sources told News18 that India was aware of such an attempt and it is fully prepared to thwart these attempts from the Pakistani side. 'Though it's an evolving situation, we have neutralised all threats coming from Pakistan. So far, eight projectiles, mostly surface-to-surface missiles, have been shot down by our air defence mechanisms,' the source told the network. The attack comes hours after India foiled Pakistan's attempt to target 15 Indian cities. While the border areas are under heavy shelling in Samba, Poonch and other sectors, Jammu was targeted with missiles and drones in an enormous escalation. With inputs from agencies.
India.com
26-04-2025
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- India.com
Pakistan adds THESE Chinese-made deadly missiles to its JF-17 fighters as threat of India-Pakistan war looms, concern for India due to...
Pakistan Air Force released images showing JF-17 fighter jets equipped with Chinese PL-15 missiles. (X) India-Pakistan war: Amid the looming threat of an India-Pakistan war, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has reportedly equipped its JF-17C fighter jets with PL-15 air-to-air missiles. The PAF recently released pictures showing a JF-17C combat jet equipped with a PL-15 advanced missile, with experts saying that the image was meant to send a message to India that the country is ready for war, if it comes to that. According to media reports, China has shipped PL-15 missiles to Pakistan in wake of the heightened tensions with India. Notably, China has delivered the PL-15 version meant for the Chinese Air Force, instead of the PL-15E, which is export variant of the ultra-long range missile. Experts claims the delivery was made on emergency basis as the missile variants sent to Pakistan are likely from the stock reserved for the Chinese Air Force, which employs these missiles in its fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter jets. How powerful is the PL-15 missile? The PL-15 missile is an advanced, ultra long-range air-to-air missile, reportedly with a range between 200 to 300 kilometers, making it a major threat to the fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF). As per reports, Pakistan has equipped its JF-17 Block III fighter with these long range missiles, enhancing the warplane's offensive capabilities, and making it more lethal than before in Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat. Pakistan's JF-17 Block III fighter jets are equipped with AESA radar, that enables the aircraft to easily track its target, and also comes with Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) technology, which allows the pilot to lock the target using his helmet. The PL-15 missile has clipped wings, enabling it to be equipped in internal weapon bay of stealth fighters like the J-20, and integration with the JF-17 Block III, which comes with the advanced KLJ-7AESA radar, enhances Pakistan Air Force's ability to carry out long-range encounters, according to experts. As per military experts, the PL-15 has similar range and maneuverability are similar to, and even surpass in some ways, West-made counterparts such as the US AIM-120D AMRAAM, which has a range of about 100 miles and is comparable to the European MBDA Meteor. Worry for Indian Air Force? While PL-15 missile installed onboard the JF-17 Block III fighter jet is undoubtedly a major challenge for the Indian Air Force, but the IAF has counter measures for such advanced weaponry, as its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighter jets are also equipped with advanced BVR missiles like Meteor (150+ km) and Astra Mk2 (160+ km). Additionally, the IAF's fighter jet fleet has more advanced radar and electronic warfare systems compared to their Pakistani counterparts. According to defense experts, Pakistan would need powerful radar system and an excellent network support system, apart from experienced pilots to ensure that an advanced missile like the PL-15 is used to its full potential. They say that the Pakistan Air Force is lacking in all three of these fields, hence the PL-15 missile would not pose much a threat to India.
