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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Myanmar's China challenge: Air Force looses Chinese origin fighter aircraft due to tech failure
Myanmar Air Force has yet again lost a Chinese origin fighter jet in a crash due to technical failure raising serious concerns over quality of defence equipment produced by Beijing. A F-7 fighter jet of Myanmar Air Force or MAF (F7 is the predecessor of JF17) crashed in Pale Township of Sagaing Region on June 10 wherein one pilot was killed in the crash. MAF attributed crash attributed to mechanical failure, but People's Libration Army (PLA), a Resistance Group, has claimed that they shot down fighter jet by using Machine Gun during a battle. However, PLA version is under question mark. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold Container Homes in Davao Oriental - Prices You Won't Believe! Shipping Container Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Experts said the June 10 incident showed vulnerability of Chinese weapon systems being sold to developing countries including Myanmar and Pakistan. Earlier frustrated with quality of Chinese origin equipment, the Myanmar Air Force last year acquired six Sukhoi Su-30 SME fighter jets from Russia. The Chinese origin JF-17 Thunder fighters with MAF have been facing major technical trouble. Live Events The Myanmar Air Force acquired the Russian warplanes under a $400 million contract signed in 2018 and the jets were commissioned at the Meiktila Air Base in Mandalay on December 15, 2024. The Su-30SME fighters can be be a shot in the arm for the Myanmar Air Force to turn the tide against the rebel groups which have captured territories along the border with India among other areas in the country.
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
India Rejects Pakistans Misinformation: S400, Brahmos Missile Base Untouched, Says Colonel Qureshi
India-Pakistan Ceasefire: India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Following days of heightened tensions, India and Pakistan agreed on Saturday to halt all military actions, including firing on land, air, and sea, effective from 5 PM. Colonel Sophia Qureshi refuted Pakistan's claims, calling them a "misinformation campaign." Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and the Indian DGMO spoke to each other, after which the agreement was reached. This comes after United States President Donald Trump also said on Saturday that the two nations have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire. Later, Commodore Raghu R Nair, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Colonel Qureshi addressed a Ministry of Defence (MoD) briefing. The Indian Armed Forces debunked the claims made by Pakistan as tensions between the two nations had escalated. Also Read: India-Pakistan Have Agreed To Full And Immediate Ceasefire After Long Talks: Trump Here are the claims that Pakistan had made and India debunked: 1- S400, Brahmos Missile Not Damaged: Addressing the briefing, Colonel Qureshi said that Pakistan had claimed that it damaged India's S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17, which is completely wrong. 2- Airfields Not Damaged: Pakistan ran a misinformation campaign that our airfields in Sirsa, Jammu, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Nalia, and Bhuj were damaged, and its misinformation is also completely wrong. 3- Chandigarh and Vyas Ammunition Depot Not Damaged: According to Pakistan's 'misinformation campaign', India's ammunition depot in Chandigarh and Vyas was damaged, which is completely wrong. 4- Mosques Not Damaged: Pakistan made false allegations that the Indian Army damaged mosques. Colonel Qureshi added, "I want to make it very clear that India is a secular nation and our army is a very beautiful reflection of the constitutional value of India." #WATCH | Delhi: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi says, "Pakistan claimed that it damaged our S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17, which is completely wrong. Secondly, it also ran a misinformation campaign that our airfields in Sirsa, Jammu, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Nalia and Bhuj were… — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025 Also Read: Pakistan Initiated Call With India, Both Sides Have Agreed On Ceasefire, Misri Confirms Earlier, in a press briefing, the Foreign Secretary said, "Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours." India-Pakistan Conflict On April 22, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, terrorists opened fire, killing 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. After which 'Operation Sindoor' was launched by the Indian Armed Forces, hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK); altogether, nine sites were targeted. In a statement of the Ministry of Defence, it was clarified, 'Our actions have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution.' As per a post of the Defence Ministry on X, drones were sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and LoC with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozpur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jatta, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.
Mint
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
No religious sites were targeted by Indian Armed Forces: India debunks Pakistan's misinformation
With India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday confirmed about the de-escalation between India and Pakistan days after tensions, Commodore Raghu R Nair in a special briefing by Defence Ministry on Operation Sindoor said that Army rejects claim of damaging mosques as India is a secular nation. Commodore Raghu R Nair made it clear that India is fully prepared and vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland. He added every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength and every future escalation will invite a decisive response. Catch all the India-Pakistan de-escalation related LIVE reports HERE. 'While we will be adhering to the understanding that is the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, we remain fully prepared and vigilant and committed to defending the sovereignty and integrity of the motherland. Every misadventure by Pakistan has been met with strength. Every future escalation will invite a decisive response. We remain fully operationally ready to launch whatever operations may be required in defence of the nation' India quashes Pakistan's claims of attacking religious sites: Briefing the media just after the de-escalation announcement, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh quashed Pakistan's claims that Indian Armed Forces have targeted mosques. Also Read | India inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan Army, says Colonel Sofiya Qureshi She said, 'Pakistan has been spreading fabricated allegations that Indian Armed Forces have targeted mosques. Let us make this very clear that India is secular nation, and the Indian Armed Forces are a reflection of our constitutional values. We hold every place of worship of all faiths in the highest regard. Our operations have been aimed exclusively at terrorists camps and facilities being used for anti-India activities. No religious sites have been targeted by Indian Armed Forces.' Apart from this, she also added that Pakistani air bases in Skardu, Jacobabad and Bholari suffered extensive damage. She said, 'There has been an extensive damage to the crucial Pakistani air bases- Skardu, Jacobabad and Bholari. In addition, a loss of AD weapon system and radar made the defence of Pakistani airspace untenable...' No S400 and Brahmos missile base damaged: Among others, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi also debunked Pakistan's claims of damaging S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17. Calling it fake, she said, 'Pakistan claimed that it damaged our S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17, which is completely wrong. Secondly, it also ran a misinformation campaign that our airfields in Sirsa, Jammu, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Nalia and Bhuj were damaged, and its misinformation is also completely wrong. Thirdly, according to Pakistan's misinformation campaign, our ammunition depot in Chandigarh and Vyas was damaged, which is also completely wrong. Pakistan made false allegations that Indian Army damaged mosques. I want to make it very clear that India is a secular nation and our army is a very beautiful reflection of the constitutional value of India.' Earlier Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, while briefing the press, said that India and Pakistan to stop firing and military action from 5 pm IST on land and in the air and sea. He added that the Indian DGMO and Pakistan's DGMO to talk again on 12 May at 12 pm.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
India shuts down Pakistan's false claims in press conference after ceasefire agreement
Following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Indian defence forces officials held a press conference clarifying multiple claims made by Pakistan. The press conference was addressed by Commodore Raghu R Nair, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Colonel Sofia Qureshi. "Pakistan claimed that it damaged our S400 and Brahmos missile base with its JF 17, which is completely wrong. Secondly, it also ran a misinformation campaign that our airfields in Sirsa, Jammu, Pathankot, Bhatinda, Nalia and Bhuj were damaged, and its misinformation is also completely wrong," Colonel Sofiya Qureshi said during the press conference. "Thirdly, according to Pakistan's misinformation campaign, our ammunition depots in Chandigarh and Vyas were damaged, which is also completely wrong," she added. She also said that Pakistan made false allegations that the Indian Army damaged mosques. "I want to make it very clear that India is a secular nation and our army is a very beautiful reflection of the constitutional value of India," she said. The Pakistani side spread false claims that the Indian military targeted mosques during its retaliatory mission following Pahalgam terror attack.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Another Pakistani JF 17 short down near Rajasthan border, BSF captures pilot
Another JF 17 short down near Rajasthan border, BSF captures pilot Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, India has shot down a total of five fighter jets in retaliatory attack. The BSF's Rapid action force has captured the pilot in Jailasmer. Pakistan Air Force's F-16, JF-17 were already hot down after Pakistan tried to attack multiple locations. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan made attempts to target several locations in India; however, Indian air defence guns shot down the intruding drones. According to sources, the Indian SAM (Surface-to-air missile) shot down the F-16 fighter jet near the Sargodha air base. Pakistan got F-16 from US Notably, F-16 is one of Pakistan's main fighter jets that it procured from the United States. Along with it, the JF-17 is another crucial fighter aircraft. The F-16 fighter jets, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, were given to Pakistan in the late 1980s. These jets were also used by the Pakistan Air Force after India's Balakot air strikes in 2019. Earlier, Pakistan also attempted a missile strike in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer region late on Thursday, prompting a swift response from India's air defence systems. The air defence systems in the region have been fully activated to intercept and neutralise incoming threats. Over 70 missiles have been destroyed mid-air, preventing any damage to ground targets, sources said.
