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Topic: F-16

IAF chief says around 13 Pakistani jets destroyed in Op Sindoor—4-5 F-16s on ground, S-400 downed 6 more

Addressing press conference ahead of Air Force Day, Air Force chief A.P. Singh also trashed Pakistan's claims about Indian losses during Op Sindoor as 'Manohar Kahaniyan'.

First Field Marshal Munir, now air chief Zaheer Babar, how Pakistan and US are resetting military ties

After last month's visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, PAF chief is meeting with US senior military officials. ThePrint takes a look at the history of US-Pakistan military ties.

‘Sale’ of F-16 spares is US way to keep Pakistan where it wants to be—between China and West

Even though all the three services of Pakistan’s armed forces are largely composed of Chinese-manufactured equipment, Rawalpindi's heart remains tilted towards the West.

India, Oman must look beyond air exercises in Rajasthan. Fight narcotics trade, terror

It is necessary for regional security that military interaction between India and Oman extend beyond simply biennial exercises.

PAF fighter pilot dies as F-16 crashes during Pakistan Day rehearsals

Wing Commander Noman Akram was the Commanding Officer of Sargodha-based 9 Squadron, which participated in Pakistan’s response to the Balakot air strikes.

8 pieces of clinching evidence that show how IAF’s Abhinandan shot down a Pakistani F-16

Using Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) & other evidence, an IAF veteran reconstructs IAF-PAF battle day after Balakot & concludes PAF indeed lost an F-16.

Why American F-16 fighter planes never stood a chance to be in Indian Air Force fleet

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Top US diplomat to visit India Wednesday to push for $15 billion fighter jet deal

US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs R. Clarke Cooper is coming to India with the sole agenda of pushing the defence deal.

Can’t hide a jet when even a motorcycle crash is reported: Pakistan on F-16 controversy

Pakistan reiterated its stand that India shooting down one of its F-16 jets in February is false.

With Balakot, India both gained & lost an opportunity to push Pakistan to act against terror

All the weapons India is frenetically importing can offer no effective deterrence in the absence of political will.

On Camera

Defending India is not the dharma of Indian-origin CEOs in US. It could backfire

Lobbying from Indian-origin CEOs, especially when there is direct interface between the US and India at the political level, is neither desirable nor necessary.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.