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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

US Fighter Jets Violate Pakistani Airspace

Fighter Jets of the United States Air Force (USAF) violated the Pakistani airspace when they crossed international border and stayed flew over the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan for over 15 minutes.

US jets crossed teh International border at around 4:15pm near the tribal area of Loda Mandi, North Waziristan Agency. 


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Indian Naval Upsurge

By: S M Hali 
Pakistan Naval (PN) Chief Admiral Asif Sandila, in an interview to the US weekly, Defense News, responding to a question regarding the threat Pakistan faces from an Indian nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed ballistic submarine upsetting the current strategic balance in South Asia, stated that “The strategic dimension of India’s naval build-up is a cause of concern not only for us but for the entire Indian Ocean region.”
Indian Navy (IN), in effect, is on a massive upsurge plan to build a blue water armada. Its colossal development plans include the acquisition of both indigenous and leased nuclear powered submarines and various other platforms capable of launching nuclear weapons to complete its triad i.e. delivering nuclear weapons from the air, surface and sub-surface thus confirming its second strike capability. India’s initiation to nuclear subs came with its acquisition of a Chakra class nuclear submarine from former USSR in 1987 on 10 years lease.

  The invaluable experience led to its desire for the development of indigenous nuclear submarines under the head of Advanced Technology Vessels (ATV) at Shipping Centre Vishakhapatnam in 1998.  Indian scientists claimed that they have been able to fit an indigenous Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) of 90 MW in the ATV’s hull.  However, it is assessed that the PWR has been acquired from Russia.  By mid 96, an amount of US$ 185.7 million was spent on ATV project and the cost has now escalated to US$ 3.7 billion.

At present, India has 14 active submarines in the fleet whereas IN has contracted France for 6 Scorpene submarines.  These subs are being constructed in Indian shipyard and are likely to be inducted in Indian fleet by 2018.  The Defence Committee of India has also approved procurement of 6 more conventional Submarines in addition to the six already being built with the help of France. The PWR of India’s first indigenously developed ATV, INS/M Arihant went active last year, while its sea trials are completing soon and Arihant’s induction is expected by end 2012.  Simultaneously, fabrication work on the three follow-on nuclear-powered submarines is in full swing whereas, the reactor for the 2nd S/M is being constructed with the help of Russia.  The 2nd INS/M Aridhaman is expected to be ready for sea trials by 2015.  The IN nuclear subs are to be armed initially with the 750 km Sagarika (K-15) Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) and at a later stage with the under-development 3,500 km K-4 SLBMs.  INS/M Arihant has four silos to carry twelve 750 km range, Sagarika SLBM or four K-4s.  Meanwhile, IN has acquired two Russian Akula-II class nuclear submarines on lease from Russia because it wants to have three SSBNs and six SSNs (Nuclear-powered Attack Submarines) in the long term.  It is envisaged that by 2025 India will have around 30 conventional Submarines in her flotilla.

The induction of the nuclear submarines in the Indian Ocean will have serious implications for the region. It is going to elevate the international status of India amongst regional and extra regional nations/navies, while the existing security calculus in Arabian Sea vis-à-vis PN will significantly shift in the favour of IN. The threat to Chinese, Australian, Indonesian and other regional navies will increase multifold. Nuclear submarines provide the reach to attack the adversary in far flung waters across the globe as well as remain undetected under water at great depths for prolonged periods, without needing to come up to the surface for recharging its batteries or refueling. Operationally, they will act as a force multiplier armed with nuclear tipped missiles, their induction will further enhance IN’s capabilities to strike inside Pakistan while staying well away from Pakistani coast line.

IN’s other acquisitions include the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, renamed as INS Vikramaditya with 16 MiG-29K/KUBs and 6 to 8 Ka-31 AEW helicopters. India is also constructing 3 Indigenous Aircraft Carriers for the IN. It also plans to construct 3 destroyers of Kolkata class and Guided Missile Frigate’s, four ASW Corvettes, four 4 Saryu class Operational Patrol Vessels, four Landing Platform Docks, and acquire two Osprey Class Mine Hunters and eight P8-I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft from USA, besides developing additional strategic naval bases.
In the face of such a massive build-up, PN has its task cut out. It cannot match IN ship to ship but the Pakistani Naval Chief in his interview stated “We are mindful of this development and taking necessary measures to restore the strategic balance.” The nation thus needs to invest prudently into building its navy.
The writer is a political and defence analyst and article was originally posted in The Nation
Email: sultanm.hali@gmail.com

Monday, February 27, 2012

Field Training Exercises of SPD’s Special Response Force (SRF)

Field training exercises of the Strategic Plans Division(SPD) Special Response Force (SRF).
This exercise of the Special Response Force (SRF) was witnessed by the Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (Retired).
Special Response Force (SRF) is trained to handle the security of the Pakistani nuclear assets.

US Drone Destroyed In US Drone Strike



A unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the United States was destroyed by the drone strike after it crashed in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan.

ISI Chief Lt Gen Shuja Pasha To Head Strategic Planning Directorate

ISI Chief, Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha is considered as most likely candidate to  replace Lt Gen (r) Khalid Kidwai, who has led the Strategic Plans Division for over a decade.

Pakistan's Nuclear Assets Guarantee Nation's Security


Head of the Strategic Planning Directorate (SPD), Lt Gen (r) Khalid Kidwai has said that Pakistan's nuclear assets guarantee the Pakistan's safety.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Pakistani Frigate PNS Babur to Visit Saudi Arabia

The PNS Babur frigate  of the Pakistan Navy will visit the Saudi Arabian port of Jubail from 3 March . Pakistani warship is on a good will mission and it will remain open for visitors on March 5  from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Pakistani community in Jubail and surrounding areas will be allowed to visit the warship. People interested in this opportunity should contact the Pakistani embassy at 01-4887792 to provide their names and other relevant details till the end of office hours on March 1.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Commanding Officers' Conference of the Ordnance Corps of Pak Army

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Ordnance Centre, Malir today, in connection with Commanding Officers' Conference of the Ordnance Corps. 

The Commanding Officers' Conference is a formal event for interaction between unit commanders and senior officers. It is aimed at professional and administrative improvement within units of a particular regiment with special emphasis on issues affecting the soldiers.

China Continues Testing J-10B Powered By Indigenous WS-10 Engine


The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is continues testing J-10B fighter jet powered By indigenous WS-10 engine.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Pakistan Air Force To Have A New Chief of Air Staff Next Month

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has confirmed that he will not seek extension in his service and will retire next month. Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS), Air Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt is the senior most in the line of succession.

The decision about the new of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) will be taken by the President Asif Ali Zardari on advice of the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilan.


Indian Navy's Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51 VTOL/STOVL Fighter Jet


The Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51 VTOL/STOVL fighter jet of the Indian Navy which operate from the sole Indian aircraft carrier INS Viraat (R22).

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Price & Specifications of The PAC-nBOOK 1



Specifications of The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex's PAC-nBOOK 1. ThePAC-nBOOK 1 comes with with 1.6GHz Atom processor and 1 GB RAM, 1920x 1080 screen resoltuion and 1 megapixel webcam for video chat and video recording

Price & Specifications of The PAC-eBOOK 1


Specifications of The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex's PAC-eBOOK 1. The PAC-eBOOK 1comes with 7” Panel with a resolution of 800×480 and 262 colours

Price & Specifications of The PAC-PAD 1

Specifications of The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex's PAC-PAD 1. The PAC-PAD 1 comes with 7 inch LCD display with full HD resolution

Monday, February 20, 2012

Azerbaijan's Ambassador Meets General Khalid Shameem Wynne

H.E Mr Dashgin Mazi oglu Shikarov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and discussed matters related to mutual interests. 

Later, Brigadier General Qasem Fadeel Nahar Tanashat, Commander Royal Jordanian Naval Forces also called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne. He remained with the Chairman for sometime and discussed matter pertaining to mutual cooperation between the two Armed Forces.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex's PAC-PAD 1 Goes On Sale

PAC-PAD 1 made Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) goes on sale in Pakistan. The PAC-PAD 1 uses Google's Android operating system.
 The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)  is also producing PAC-eBook, PAC-PAD 1 and PAC-nBOOk 1(mini laptop).

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Pakistan Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion On Its Way To Pakistan


Pakistan Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion serial number 88 arrived at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Edinburgh, South Australia on February 7, 2012 after a ten hour flight from Pago Pago, American Samoa, using the call sign Navy Victor Romeo Lima Zero Eight.

Friday, February 17, 2012

PNS Zulfiquar Frigate & PNS/M Hamza (S139) Submarine To Visit Oman

Defense Attaché at the Pakistani embassy in Sultanate of Oman, Captain Naveed Anwar Cheema that F-22P PNS Zulfiquar (251) warship, Agosta 90B class diesel attack submarines (SSK) PNS/M Hamza (S139) and PNS Behr Paima hydrographic & research vessel of the Pakistan Navy will be visiting the Oman from February 19 to 22.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Pak Army, ANA and ISAF Held Meeting at Border Coordination Centre (BCC)

Officials of the Pakistan Army has held meeting with the representatives of the Afghan National Army (ANA) and  , ANA and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) at Border Coordination Centre (BCC) in Torkham area. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Join Pakistan Navy (Jobs Opportunities)

Pakistan Navy is offering opportunity to the interested candidates to Join Pakistan Navy in flowing categories;

Non-Technical Sailors: Chef / Steward (Eligibility: Middle pass) Apply Now

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Join Pakistan Air Force As Ground Combatiers (GC/Air Man)

Ground Combatiers (GC/Air Man) 

Age: 16 to 22 Years on 08 June, 2012

Nationality: Male citizens of Pakistan

Marital Status: Single

Height: Male: 175 cm

Note: Educational Qualifications Matric(Sci) with atleast 50% marks having atleast 45% (68/150) in English.

Pakistani Soldiers Decorated with Coveted United Nation Peace Medal

Soldier of the Pakistan Army's peace keeping  contingent decorated with the coveted United Nation Peace Medal by the Force Commander UNAMID, Lieutenant General Patrick Nyavumba.

 Force Commander UNAMID, Lieutenant General Patrick Nyavumba also presented three certificates of appreciation each for Pakistan Contingent, Pakistan Engineer Company and Pakistan Field Hospital for their meritorious services in UNAMID.

Ceremony to give  United Nation Peace Medal to the Pakistani contingent was held at El-Geneina United Nations Mission at Darfur. 

General Kayani And Air Chief Rao Suleman Visited Shahbaz Air Base

Chief of army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman talking to media during their visit of the Pakistan Air Force's Shahbaz Air Base, Jacobabad.
Chief of army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani strapping up before carrying out a flying mission in PAF's F-16 D Block 52M fighter jet.
 Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman strapping up before carrying out a flying mission in PAF's F-16 D Block 52M fighter jet.



Chief of army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman  after carrying out a flying mission in PAF's F-16 D Block 52M fighter jet.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Pakistan Air Force Can Counter India’s Cold Start Doctrine

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has said that the PAF has already updated its war fighting strategy to effectively counter Indian Cold War doctrine.

Indian Air Force has been given a central role in the new Indian  ‘Cold Start’ doctrine which calls for preemptive strikes against Pakistan in short time period to avoid diplomatic pressure from the world.

 Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman  said that PAF is control of the Shahbaz Air Base and Pakistan Air Force has purchased sufficient weapon systems to fulfill its requirements. He said, “We are in the process of consolidating the hardware procured so far.” .

Air Chief  also rejected the reports in media which questioned the capability of F-16 Block 52M fighter jets to intercept American drones and jets if they violated the country’s airspace.

He said,  “There is nothing which can prevent us from targeting or intercepting US fighter planes.”
 Rao Qamar Suleman told the media that Pakistan Air Force can intercept American drones and jets, if required and approved by the government, but at the same time air chief said that he wishes that such a situation should not arise.

General Kayani Visits Remote Security Check Posts in FATA

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Commander Peshawar Corps Lieutenant General Khalid Rabbani visited remote security check posts in the kurram agency in the federally administered tribal areas (FATA) of Pakistan and discussed the Operation Azmari Ghero with the local commanders and soldiers.