Pakistan-India Conflict 2025: News Updates and Discussion

[Anaa]

No. He didn't know his flight controller was calling him back to the air base as Pakistan had jammed his communications. He was under the assumption that as there were no instructions asking him to abandon the mission he could carry simply continuation with his mission.

So why did the rest leave and he stayed ?

 

[Goenitz]

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[Maarkhoor]

@Panzerkiel
Welcome back Sir, miss you a lot.

 

[Blackbirdz!]

I would be glad if the ground sams got to feast on at least Rafale as well.

its true though.

 

[Baadil]

Rafale BS001 kill confirmed

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How do we know it’s not edited?
1) Serial at little odd angle compared with body work even considering warping
2) Does Rafale in reality have “RAFALE” written on, what looks to be, the rudder?

 

[KingQamaR]

I don't know if the radar on the J-10C is better or if the PL-15 gives it an advantage. Theoretically,a Rafale equipped with Meteor should be able to kick ass. Again,theoretically. Now,we have to know the conditions of and if they were shot down and with what. I mean,neither side will say the truth right now. Remember how Ukrainians were talking about the Ghost of Kiev and Russians shooting down a gazillion missiles.

Mod Hyperman, has explained it to you perfectly, thank you.

Pakistan is equipped with Chinese early warning aircraft ZDK03 and commands J10-C to launch PL15. I don’t think there’s a aircraft in the world that can escape it.

 

[Yasser76]

How do we know it’s not edited?
1) Serial at little odd angle compared with body work even considering warping
2) Does Rafale in reality have “RAFALE” written on, what looks to be, the rudder?

Yes to point 2, they do have that on IAF Rafales

 

[White Privilege]

Rafale BS001 kill confirmed

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Naah, that snake just shed its vertical stabilizer mid flight

 

[Ak01]

How do we know it’s not edited?
1) Serial at little odd angle compared with body work even considering warping
2) Does Rafale in reality have “RAFALE” written on, what looks to be, the rudder?

the pic is distorted-
looks legit IMO.

 

[Lone Ranger]

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[mulj]

I appreciate the sentiment. Nevertheless, my view is based on historical knowledge. The PAF has its roots in No. 659 Squadron AAC of the Royal Air Force and maintained a close working relationship with the British and American Air Arms through the years and learned much from them from time-to-time. The PAF is now a well-developed institution with wholesome domestic training programs and continues to strive for excellence, certainly doing a better job than India in these matters.

The IAF also has its roots in the No. 659 Squadron AAC of the Royal Air Force but shifted its military acquisition and defense portfolio towards Soviet platforms during the Cold War and Soviet training incorporated rigid rules, strict command arrangements, and standardized tactics. The US also made sure that the PAF was equipped to handle Soviet threat in Afghanistan during the 1980s. The PAF was able to develop itself further with military acquisition from the US, Sweden, Turkey and China and expanded training programs in recent years while the IAF remained in hubris and learned a lesson in 2019. The IAF then shifted its attention to France to improve its Air Force and has certainly demonstrated the capability to conduct precision strikes in the recent clash. However, the IAF has still catching up to do in comparison to the PAF.

France develops good hardware but it is a mid-tier Western power. The USAF will wipe the floor with the French Air Force in a hypothetical showdown. Even Israeli Air Force will dominate the French Air Force in a hypothetical showdown.

The PAF is doing a good job in the region but let's not adopt Indian hubris to define our capability. Strive for excellence but be mindful of the advances of other powers.

Your only problem is lack of funds and local solutions for electronic warfare and assets if you put in ratio investment/return you are probably top tier world air force.

 

[Panzerkiel]

@Panzerkiel
Welcome back Sir, miss you a lot.

Bhai, i was always here....never went away.

 

[Panzerkiel]

its true though.

I would be glad if the ground sams got to feast on at least Rafale as well.

1 kill is for our HIMADs.

 

[RAJPUT]

the pic is distorted- View attachment 117696
looks legit IMO.

This looks way batter than the downed image of the tail. Huge if true! Indians can’t deny this solid evidence.

Edit: The RAFALE text is still off when two images are compared. Upon closer inspection, the entire thing is off. Does not match.

 

[Bin Laden]