Former IAF chief Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa took a veiled dig at previous govts, saying they kept negotiating for 10 years to get the advanced multi-role jets.
The IAF wing commander, who has resumed flying following his crash in the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, flew a MiG-21 Type 69 aircraft as co-pilot.
The plan is to make Abhinandan Varthaman fly during the Apache attack helicopters induction ceremony in Pathankot on 3 September. He’s medically cleared.
Using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & other evidence, an IAF veteran reconstructs IAF-PAF battle day after Balakot & concludes PAF indeed lost an F-16.
Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
India n Kia story banai h 27 ,Feb 2019. Indian media aur Kuch logon may. Such Ka samna kerni seekho.
PAF n intentionally target ko hit naheen Kia aur tum n. Kahani Bana le k target hit naheen Hoy tumhary khouf se.
Wah g Kia baat h tumhari
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE ZINDABAD
PAKISTAN PAINDABAD.
A symbol of pride for nation.
?????????? Lost 4 wars still optimistic…I like it.
Lost 4 wars still optimistic…I like it.
Abhinandan switched off his IFF like his training missions in IAF, but he forgot the superior awareness of the PAF Saab awacs and was promptly shot down by a Amraam missile. The bunkim mentioned here of going close to an F16 is just that, Bunkim.
Wow. Evident how propaganda makes ZERO into Hero.
His aircraft was shot and he became POW. On basis of mercy and humanitarian grounds he was released and this shot is being portrayed as hero. No shame,
he is a hero precisely because he ignored the danger from long range US made AMRAAMs used by Pakistani pilots and got up so close to an F 16 that there was no escape from the Russian R 73 missile. He ignored the threat to his own plane and pushed the envelope of engagement to get a kill. May he inculcate the same spirit of daring in all our younger pilots. Pak will have to face a whole new generation of Abhinandans next time.
Pakistan army and PAF should actually hang their heads in same coz of two reasons.
1) Indian Air Force jets went inside Pakistan, hit it’s targets in Balakot and came back without even a missile being fired at them. That shows how prepared they are .
2) PAF came in with their frontline F-16s , could not hit even a single Indian target and on the way back lost a F-16 shot by a soon to be retired Mig 21 , but that’s not the worst part. The worst part is again disowned the brave PAK F-16 pilot who died fighting for his country.
Also to add, Wing Commander Abhinandan was not released coz of humanity, the Pak establishment knew what was about to be announced and what would subsequently fall on them at 5:30 pm on 28th Feb when the media was supposed to be addressed by the three 4star generals from the Indian side and announcements were supposed to be made. That’s the reason Imran talked about is release at 4:30 pm on 28th . The last time three 4 star generals have ever done a press conference together was 1971 , fyi .
Definitely the tea was fantastic and the downed f 16 even more fantastic
Speaking of heroes, you can see the difference between pow behaviour and treatment. Proud of Abhinandans galantry and poise in face of abhorrent treatment against all military ethos by the Pakis. Compare this with the meek, cowardly surrender of another Niazi!! Just Search youtube to see The start difference!
Do your quam still miss east pakistan
THis just shows that INdian defence officers don’t view Pakistanis as enemies, just adversaries. They are willing to give credit where it is due .
They are willing to give as good as they get but don’t hold it permanently against the Pakistanis. Great credit to Abhinandan for this.
@Saleem. thought pakis were more generous, so much talk for just 1 cup of tea? India gave Tea, food, shelter to 90000 paki cowards, even gave back captured land in West Pakistan! But then again, seeing the state of Your economy one can understand the miserly complaining on one cup of Tea. We can send a few trucks full of tea if you ask nicely!
Hahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahhahahahaha
Pagal bnate ho tum logon ka tu apna Abhinandan hamare geet gata ha kehte ho tu uski mere sath conversation send karun. ??
1 plane down doesnt mean anything, kind of like winning Champions Trophy by fluke, the team is still weak and lost every other time..but your real rulers already know this reality! Worrying matter for you Pakis should be your incompetence of day before when 16 Indian aircraft went deep into country for 25 minutes with no resistance at all! But then again Same thing happened when US came for OBL!
Can’t we effing give it to Pakistan for releasing our soldier? If we stop appreciating what deserves appreciation, then I think they’re one level up.
For what it’s worth, thank you Pakistani army and leadership for releasing our valiant hero.
India n Kia story banai h 27 ,Feb 2019. Indian media aur Kuch logon may. Such Ka samna kerni seekho.
PAF n intentionally target ko hit naheen Kia aur tum n. Kahani Bana le k target hit naheen Hoy tumhary khouf se.
Wah g Kia baat h tumhari
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE ZINDABAD
PAKISTAN PAINDABAD.
A symbol of pride for nation.
?????????? Lost 4 wars still optimistic…I like it.
Lost 4 wars still optimistic…I like it.
Abhinandan switched off his IFF like his training missions in IAF, but he forgot the superior awareness of the PAF Saab awacs and was promptly shot down by a Amraam missile. The bunkim mentioned here of going close to an F16 is just that, Bunkim.
Dear friends in Pakistan with all due respect first ask question from you airforce how come Indian jets reached Balakote and returned safely ….
what a Bullshit story lol, bus jo bhe bana do story ?
Wow. Evident how propaganda makes ZERO into Hero.
His aircraft was shot and he became POW. On basis of mercy and humanitarian grounds he was released and this shot is being portrayed as hero. No shame,
he is a hero precisely because he ignored the danger from long range US made AMRAAMs used by Pakistani pilots and got up so close to an F 16 that there was no escape from the Russian R 73 missile. He ignored the threat to his own plane and pushed the envelope of engagement to get a kill. May he inculcate the same spirit of daring in all our younger pilots. Pak will have to face a whole new generation of Abhinandans next time.
Pakistan army and PAF should actually hang their heads in same coz of two reasons.
1) Indian Air Force jets went inside Pakistan, hit it’s targets in Balakot and came back without even a missile being fired at them. That shows how prepared they are .
2) PAF came in with their frontline F-16s , could not hit even a single Indian target and on the way back lost a F-16 shot by a soon to be retired Mig 21 , but that’s not the worst part. The worst part is again disowned the brave PAK F-16 pilot who died fighting for his country.
Also to add, Wing Commander Abhinandan was not released coz of humanity, the Pak establishment knew what was about to be announced and what would subsequently fall on them at 5:30 pm on 28th Feb when the media was supposed to be addressed by the three 4star generals from the Indian side and announcements were supposed to be made. That’s the reason Imran talked about is release at 4:30 pm on 28th . The last time three 4 star generals have ever done a press conference together was 1971 , fyi .
Definitely the tea was fantastic and the downed f 16 even more fantastic
Heroes live to fight another day, and accomplished their main task
Heroes dont let enemies capture them and then praise the enemy and their tea on video like a coward.
Speaking of heroes, you can see the difference between pow behaviour and treatment. Proud of Abhinandans galantry and poise in face of abhorrent treatment against all military ethos by the Pakis. Compare this with the meek, cowardly surrender of another Niazi!! Just Search youtube to see The start difference!
Do your quam still miss east pakistan
THis just shows that INdian defence officers don’t view Pakistanis as enemies, just adversaries. They are willing to give credit where it is due .
They are willing to give as good as they get but don’t hold it permanently against the Pakistanis. Great credit to Abhinandan for this.
The Tea was fantastic … 😉
@Saleem. thought pakis were more generous, so much talk for just 1 cup of tea? India gave Tea, food, shelter to 90000 paki cowards, even gave back captured land in West Pakistan! But then again, seeing the state of Your economy one can understand the miserly complaining on one cup of Tea. We can send a few trucks full of tea if you ask nicely!
Hahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahahhahahahaha
Pagal bnate ho tum logon ka tu apna Abhinandan hamare geet gata ha kehte ho tu uski mere sath conversation send karun. ??
1 plane down doesnt mean anything, kind of like winning Champions Trophy by fluke, the team is still weak and lost every other time..but your real rulers already know this reality! Worrying matter for you Pakis should be your incompetence of day before when 16 Indian aircraft went deep into country for 25 minutes with no resistance at all! But then again Same thing happened when US came for OBL!