Pakistan Air Force gets world attention
after May 7 aerial victory
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has
seen a sharp rise in international interest following its widely reported
aerial victory over India during a high-stakes engagement on the night of May 6 and 7. In what analysts are calling a landmark moment in modern air combat, the
PAF reportedly downed six Indian fighter jets—including a Rafale—despite being
outnumbered nearly two to one.
According to defense sources,
multiple countries have already reached out to Pakistan to explore joint air
exercises and broader defense cooperation. Several embassies in Islamabad are
said to be in contact with senior PAF officials, seeking strategic dialogue and
future collaboration.
The aerial confrontation saw
Pakistan fielding 42 aircraft against India’s 72. Despite this disadvantage,
the PAF achieved a tactical upper hand, with the Chinese-built J-10C fighter
jet playing a crucial role. This marked the first major combat use of the J-10C
by Pakistan, and its radar tracking and missile precision have impressed
military analysts worldwide.
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Observers have also highlighted
Pakistan’s use of advanced electronic warfare systems and effective integration
of indigenous and foreign technologies. Of particular note was the role of the JF-17
Thunder, which reportedly helped neutralize India’s Russian-made S-400 air
defense system—a key component of India’s aerial defense strategy.
The battle has sparked growing
interest in Pakistani and Chinese defense capabilities. The performance of the
J-10C has bolstered China’s reputation in the global arms market, while Saudi
Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have already extended invitations to
Pakistan for participation in upcoming multinational air drills.
Global news outlets including CNN, Reuters,
and The Daily Telegraph have covered the incident extensively. While commending
the professionalism of Indian pilots, most reports suggest that India was
technically outmaneuvered. Defense experts now expect military academies in the
United States, China, and other countries to study the encounter as a case in
modern aerial warfare and force asymmetry.
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The May 7 battle marks a significant
moment not just for the Pakistan Air Force, but for evolving regional air power
dynamics—potentially reshaping defense partnerships and procurement strategies
in the years ahead.
Source: Daily Times