After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the four-day military confrontation between India and Pakistan between May 7 and 10 this year may have ended, but discussions are still going on about the losses incurred during that period and Operation ‘Sindoor’. A new bipartisan report from the US Congress has again brought this issue to the fore and made many big claims.

According to the report, Pakistan lost 5 military aircraft in the Indian attacks. At the same time, India lost three jets, but the report says that all of them were not Rafale. This information also matches President Donald Trump’s earlier claims, in which he had said that a total of 8 jets were downed in the collision. Some former military officers of Pakistan had also accepted the loss of their planes in the media.

Pakistan’s big loss, 5 jets destroyed

Trump has claimed many times that a total of 8 planes were shot down in this confrontation that took place in early May. On comparison with the American report, it becomes clear that Pakistan alone lost 5 war planes, which exposes its claims of victory and proves India’s claim.

China’s propaganda also came to the fore

The American report also says that after the confrontation, China spread misinformation about India’s Rafale aircraft. It is alleged that China was doing this to sell its J-10 fighter jets and PL-15 missiles, which were said to be used to target Indian aircraft.

The report admits that India lost three jets, but it is not necessary that all were Rafale. This also matches with an earlier US intelligence assessment, which estimated that two Indian jets, including one Rafale, were shot down by Pakistan’s J-10 aircraft.

Trump himself took credit, gave the number as 8

Trump claimed during an event in Miami that he played a role in preventing the two countries from war. He said a total of seven jets were shot down, while the eighth was seriously damaged. According to Trump, he forced India and Pakistan to stop the war by threatening to impose tariffs. He has made this claim many times. However, India has repeatedly denied Trump’s claims.

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President Draupadi Murmu has created history by flying in both the main fighter jets of the country, Sukhoi and Rafale, which rescued Pakistan in Operation Sindoor. On Wednesday, the Supreme Commander of the country took a half-hour flight in Rafale at Ambala airbase.

Murmu has also flown Sukhoi
In the year 2023, the President flew in a Sukhoi fighter plane from Tezpur Airbase (Assam). In the first phase of Operation Sindoor (night of 6-7 May), Rafale fighter planes bombed and destroyed the headquarters of terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan. In the second phase of the operation, on the night of 9-10 May, the Air Force destroyed 11 airbases of Pakistan using BrahMos missiles from Sukhoi fighter jets.

Guard of honor given to Draupadi Murmu
On Wednesday morning, President Murmu reached Ambala airbase, where he was given a guard of honour. After this the President met the air warriors deployed at the airbase. The Golden Arrow (17th) squadron of Rafale fighter aircraft deployed at Ambala airbase played an important role in Operation Sindoor. During this, the Supreme Commander was given a briefing about Rafale, Ambala Airbase and the operational capabilities of the Air Force in the presence of Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.

This month, on the occasion of Air Force Day (8 October), the Air Chief Marshal honored the Golden Arrow Squadron with a citation for playing an important role in Operation Sindoor. On the occasion of Independence Day, the government had announced the award of Vir Chakra to the (then) Commanding Officer (CO) of the Golden Arrows, Group Captain Ranjit Singh Sidhu. When Rafale fighter aircraft came to India from France for the first time in the year 2020, the first squadron was deployed at this Ambala airbase (the second squadron is deployed in Hasimara, West Bengal).

Group Captain Amit Gehani, the current Commanding Officer (CO) of the Golden Arrow Squadron, flew in the Rafale fighter with the Supreme Commander. According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the aircraft flew at a speed of 700 kilometers per hour at an altitude of about 15 thousand feet. The President traveled about 200 kilometers by air in half an hour.

He also flew with the President
Group Captain Gehani and the Air Force Chief, at the same time as the President, also flew in Rafale from Ambala airbase. After take-off, the President expressed his sentiments by writing a brief note in the visitor’s book at the airbase. In the visitor’s book, the President wrote, ‘I am extremely happy to come to Air Force Station Ambala for my first flight on the Rafale aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Flying on Rafale is an unforgettable experience for me.

The Supreme Commander wrote that ‘This first flight on the Prabal Rafale aircraft has filled me with a new sense of pride in the defense capabilities of the nation. I congratulate the Indian Air Force and the entire team of Air Force Station, Ambala for the successful conduct of this flight. Before Draupadi Murmu, the then President APJ Abdul Kalam and Pratibha Patil had flown in Sukhoi fighter aircraft. But Draupadi Murmu has registered her name in history by flying in Rafale with Sukhoi.

Tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan has increased once again. In recent times, Pakistan has carried out frequent air strikes inside the Afghan border, in which many innocent civilians have died. The Taliban government neither has an air force nor an air defense system, that is why Pakistan is attacking with its fighter planes whenever and wherever it wants. The question arises that how much air power does Pakistan have and which aircraft are the backbone of its military power? Let us know the full strength of Pakistan Air Force.

Chengdu J-10 is a modern single-engine multirole fighter aircraft developed by China. It has been named Vigorous Dragon. Its delta wing and canard design gives it greater speed and maneuverability. This aircraft can fly up to a maximum speed of Mach 1.8. That means it is almost twice as fast as the speed of sound. The J-10 is developed by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) and is specifically designed for air supremacy and ground attacks. Pakistan has recently purchased these aircraft from China and currently 20 J-10 fighter jets are active in Pakistan Air Force (PAF). This jet has the ability to provide some balance to Pakistan compared to India’s Rafale aircraft.

JF-17 Thunder is the backbone of Pakistan Air Force

Talking about the power of Pakistani Air Force, the most important name is JF-17 Thunder. It is a fourth-generation light, single-engine multirole fighter jet, jointly developed by China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) and Pakistan’s Aeronautical Complex (PAC). The JF-17 is said to be an example of cheap, but deadly technology. This aircraft is equally capable of air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-ship missions. Pakistan has started assembling it in its domestic industry and so far 156 of its aircraft are in active service.

Block-III, the modern version of JF-17, has added AESA radar, electronic warfare system and modern missile capability, making it at par with any modern fighter aircraft.

F-16 Fighting Falcon, Pakistan’s American weapon

F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most reliable aircraft of Pakistan Air Force. It is a supersonic multirole fighter jet made by American company Lockheed Martin. It was originally designed as an air superiority fighter, renowned for its accuracy and speed in dogfights. The F-16 has a maximum speed of more than Mach 2 and is equipped with modern weapons such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. More than 4,600 F-16s have been built worldwide since 1976. Pakistan currently has 75 active F-16 aircraft, which are its first line force in any possible war or border conflict.

Mirage III The vintage glow of French technology

The Mirage III is one of the oldest, but very reliable, aircraft that Pakistan has. It was developed by the famous French company Dassault Aviation. It is a single-engine supersonic fighter jet, which was the main military force of Pakistan in the 1960s and 70s. At one time Pakistan had 145 Mirage III, but now their number has come down to 49. Although this aircraft is old, Pakistan is still modifying it to use it in surveillance and attack missions under the Mirage ROSE project.

Mirage 5 bomber dragon made for attack

The Mirage 5 is an improved version of the Mirage III, also built by Dassault Aviation. The aircraft was developed specifically for ground-attack missions and featured greater fuel capacity and improved radar systems. Pakistan has upgraded Mirage 5 aircraft several times and they are still used in its old missions. Currently 37 Mirage 5 jets are active in the Pakistani Air Force. These are mainly used for bombing and night attacks.

Chengdu J-7 Classic Warrior

Chengdu J-7 is a Chinese fighter aircraft, which is based on the MiG-21 model of the Soviet Union. It is light, fast and designed for short-range aerial combat. J-7 is equipped with infrared homing air-to-air missiles, which makes it lethal in limited ranges. Although it is technically old, Pakistan still uses it in limited missions. Currently Pakistani Air Force has 53 J-7 aircraft.

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International demand for old fighter planes of Qatar’s Air Force has suddenly increased. While India has shown interest in Qatar’s Mirage 2000 jets, Turkey has expressed its desire to buy its Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Interestingly, relations between India and Turkey have been strained in recent years, yet both are showing interest in purchasing used jets from the same country.

According to a Eurasian Times report, Middle East Eye claimed on October 7 that Turkey is discussing a deal with Qatar to buy second-hand Eurofighter Typhoon jets. Negotiations are still going on and it is expected that this deal can be finalized soon. However, the governments of both the countries have not said anything officially on this.

Turkey eyes Eurofighter Typhoon

Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Gular and Air Force Commander General Zia Cemal Kadioglu recently visited Doha. It is believed that the purpose of this visit was to discuss the deal for 10 to 15 Tranche 3A Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from Qatar. Qatar currently operates 24 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A jets and has also ordered 12 additional Tranche 4 jets. Apart from this, Qatar’s Air Force also has modern aircraft like F-15QA and French Rafale.

Turkey needs the deal because its American F-16 fighter jet fleet is now aging and it has been phased out of the F-35 program. Its own KAAN stealth fighter is still in the early stages of development. Therefore, these jets received from Qatar can prove to be a big relief for the Turkish Air Force.

How are the relations between Turkey and Qatar?

Turkey and Qatar have long had strong strategic relations. Military and economic partnership between the two countries has increased since the beginning of the 2010s. A Turkish military base is located in the Tarkiya area of ​​Qatar, where about 3,000 soldiers are deployed. Qatar has also purchased drones and armored vehicles from Turkey. Both countries are also allies of each other in defense production. Due to this strategic partnership, Qatar is openly negotiating with Turkey for the sale of its old aircraft.

India also wants Qatar’s Mirage 2000 jets

The Indian Air Force has been in talks with Qatar since June last year for the purchase of 12 second-hand Mirage 2000 fighter jets. These aircraft include 9 single seat Mirage 2000-5EDA and 3 twin seat Mirage 2000-5DDA. These aircraft were delivered to Qatar in the mid-1990s and were used very limitedly, so the condition of their airframes is considered to be good. According to an ANI report, Qatar has offered this jet to India at an estimated cost of around Rs 5000 crore (about 600 million dollars). However, India wants to buy them at a lower price than this.

Why are these aircraft important for India?

Mirage-2000 aircraft have long been considered the backbone of the Indian Air Force. Their headquarters is at Gwalior Airbase. These French-made aircraft joined the Indian Air Force in 1985 and since then have proved their reliability in many missions. India currently has about 45 to 50 Mirage-2000 aircraft. If the deal is made with Qatar, this number will exceed 60, which will further increase the strength of the fleet. Mirage aircraft also played an important role in historical operations like Balakot airstrike, which has further increased their usefulness and importance.

Strategic competition between India and Turkey

The effort of both India and Turkey to buy jets from the same country is also interesting from geopolitical point of view. While Pakistan is known for its military aid and anti-India rhetoric, India has in recent years strengthened ties with anti-Turkish countries such as Greece, Armenia and Cyprus.

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India’s indigenous fighter jet hal Tejas and Pakistan-China joint project JF-17 Thunders are often a topic of discussion compared to. Tejas was designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and has been built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is the smallest and lightened multirol fighter aircraft in the supersonic category. Its first flight took place in 2001 and was included in the Indian Air Force in 2015.

Tejas’ service sealing ranges from 50,000 to 56,758 feet and includes air missiles such as weapons, derby, python-5, asraam and R-73, air missiles, air-by-surface weapons and 23 mm GSH-23 autochanon. Tejas MK2 has a firepower ranging from 3,000 to 3,500 km while its fighter capacity is about 1,500 km. Talking about the safety record, it is very good and only one accident occurred by March 2024, in which the pilot survived safely.

What is the specialty of JF-17?

The first flight of JF-17 Thunder developed towards Pakistan and China took place in 2003 and in 2007 it was inducted into the Pakistani Air Force. Its purpose was to change old aircraft like mirage and F-7P. JF-17’s service sealing is 50,000 feet and includes air-by-air missiles, surface attack weapons, anti-ship missiles, bombs and 23 mm GSH-23-2 twin barrel guns. Its maximum takeoff weighs 13,500 kg and its range with a drop tank goes up to 3,482 km, but its safety record is weak. Since 2011, there have been at least 4 accidents in which the pilots have also lost their lives.

Tejas technically more modern

If you compare both aircraft, Tejas is technically more modern. Its range and height is almost equal to JF-17 but Tejas gains due to light design and modern weapon systems. Tejas is much better than JF-17 in security records. The biggest difference is that China did not include JF-17 in its Air Force, which shows its weakness.

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J35-A: In today’s changing global security situation, military technology is developing rapidly. Recently, just as Iran demonstrated its military ability with a long-range ballistic missile like ‘Khorramshahr-4’, similarly Pakistan is also rapidly arming itself with weapons keeping in mind its neighbors. Especially, modern weapons and fighter jets getting Pakistan from China have brought the strength of its Air Force to new heights. The most popular name among these weapons is J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet.

What is J-35A?

J-35A is a next generation stealth fighter jet, which China has developed with the help of its domestic defense producer Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). It is placed in the category of fifth generation fighter jets, which is technically considered equivalent to the US F-35. This aircraft with Pakistan will not only strengthen its aerial power but will also give it more confidence in front of rival countries like India.

Technical strength and stealth technology

The biggest feature of J-35A is its stealth technology. Its design is such that it does not come easily in the grip of the radar, so that it can enter the enemy’s area and complete the mission without holding it. The aircraft is equipped with dual engine and can reach 1.8 Mac. It can operate in the range of more than 2000 km in the air.

Weapon system

This fighter jet has air-to-air missiles, air-hit laser-guided bombs and advanced radar systems. It includes long distance missiles like PL-15 and PL-10 which have the ability to eliminate enemy fighter jets from a long distance. This gives Pakistan the strength to kill the target from long distances.

Threat to India?

If Pakistan incorporates modern fighter jets like J-35A in its fleet, it can become a strategic threat to India. Although India has advanced fighter jets like Rafael and Tejas, Pakistan’s growing strength cannot be taken lightly with the help of China.

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During tension with India, Pakistan used Chinese missiles and weapons for the attack, which was killed in the air by the air defense system of India. All the weapons of Pakistan and China proved to be weak in front of the Indian defense system. In such a situation, news is coming that once again Pakistan is going to buy fighter jets from China and that too at half price.

Beijing 30 J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet is planning a fast track delivery to Pakistan and surprisingly, Pakistan will get these fighter aircraft at half price, with which Chinese are also enjoying Pakistanis on social media.

‘J-35A fighter jet not included in China’s Air Force’
According to the Economic Times report, the delivery of these fighter jets is expected to start in August 2025. However, many Chinese citizens are surprised by this decision and many are angry. The J-35A fighter jet, also known as FC-31, has not yet included it in its Air Force.

‘Pakistan owes money for J-10C fighter aircraft’
Posted by a @zhejiang handle from Yingyang Medical School in China, a user said that Pakistan has spread a lot of fake news. How can they buy it? He has not yet paid the J-1 fighter jet. These comments have come due to not yet paid the arrears of the J-10C fighter aircraft purchased from China.
Another user @CQL0530 criticized Beijing’s production priorities for giving fighter jets to Pakistan and said that China has not yet started its production of J-35, how can they give it to others. At the same time, another user called it nonsense.

In such a situation, Chinese citizens are raising questions that in fact a military customer is in the interest of the government to give limited subsidy to the state or it is in the interest of spending money on construction instead. In such a situation, questions are arising on whether China is selling concept jet, because a fighter aircraft which is still developing. At the same time, J-35 is designed to compete with fighter jet like F-35 of America.

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