PIA's ATR-42-500 Aircraft Skids Off Runway

The ATR-42-500 aircraft of the (PIA) Pakistan International Airlines skid off the runway while it was carrying 42 passengers and 4 crew members from (flight PK-653) Islamabad to Lahore (Pakistan). None of the crew and passengers were seriously injured but ATR-42 sustained substantial damage.

Wooden Model of JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong Jet By Michael McGaw

Images of the Wooden Model of the JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong fighter jet. This wooden model of the newly developed fighter jet has been created by the Michael McGaw.

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Army Chief General Kayani in Gilgit Baltistan on Eid Day

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, visited forward locations in Gilgit Baltistan, today, to celebrate Eid with troops. COAS visited Gayari to meet troops committed in the recovery operation. 

The operation started as a relief and rescue effort, immediately after the disastrous avalanche that caused Shahadat of 140 soldiers and civilians. It has continued without any let off for the last four and a half months despite severe terrain and climatic conditions. 

COAS lauded the perseverance and motivation of troops involved in the rescue effort which has resulted in the recovery of 79 bodies to date. Given the pace of recovery effort, it is hoped that before onset of the winters all the bodies would have been recovered. 

Later, COAS visited Hamzigund, where he interacted with troops deployed along the Line of Control. He appreciated the soldiers for their resolve, determination and devotion to duty.Commander Rawalpindi Corps, Lieutenant General Khalid Nawaz Khan, accompanied COAS during the visit.

Pakistani Saab-2000 Erieye Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft (AEW&C)

Saab-2000 Erieye AEW&C (airborne early warning and control aircraft) of the Pakistan Air Force.

The Pakistani Saab-2000 AEW&C uses of new generation radar transmit/receive modules which generate around 60% extra output. 

Higher operating ceiling of 9,150 m and increased radar output allows Pakistani Erieye AEW&C to detect both air and maritime targets much longer ranges then the first and second generation Erieye systems.

IL-78MP Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Ferrying JF-17 Thunder Jets

The (Pakistan Air Force) PAF's IL-78MKP Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has been spotted at Chengdu few days ago for bringing back the semi-knocked-down CAC-built JF-17 Thunders fighter jets to PAC Kamra.

PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Images

Terrorists shot dead by the Pakistani security forces after militants stormed the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base 

Police, Rangers and PAF security officers on high alert after the terrorist attacks.

IL-78P Multi Role Tanker Transport Aircraft

C-130 Transport aircraft at PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base

JF-17 Thunders 

Pakistan Navy's 2nd Fast Attack (Missile) Craft FAMC, PNS Dehshat Launched

The Pakistan Navy’s 2nd PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC) of the PNS Azmat class was launched yesterday during a ceremony at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW).

New Fast Attack Missile Craft, named PNS Dehshat was produced by the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KS&EW) under the Transfer of Technology agreement from China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Company (CSOC). and Xingang Shipyard.

 Pakistan navy inducted 1st Fast Attack Missile Craft of this class named PNS Azmat in its naval fleet in June 2012.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Asif Sandila, has termed the production the Fast Attack Missile Craft at Karachi Shipyard as an another example of “unparalleled” Sino-Pak relations.

PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

• Pakistan Air Force (PAF) used one of its C-130 transport aircraft equipped with the FLIR Systems Star Safire III EO/IR sensor ball to track the movement of terrorists.

• One of the four Saab-2000 Erieye AEW&C (airborne early warning and control aircraft) which was on surveillance mission at the time of attack has been order to stay airborne for now.

• Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt has called in the meeting of the senior staff of the PAF to assess the situation and is likely to meet the army and naval chiefs later today.

• Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt has ordered investigation of the terrorist attack on PAF base.

• One member of the security force of the Pakistan Air Force have embraced Shahadat during the operation against the terrorists as per PAF spokesperson.

• Terrorists were using Ak-47 Kalashnikov assault rifles, hand grenades and other weapons.

• Chinese engineers were present at the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base.

• All seven terrorists involved in the attack has been killed by the Pakistani security forces headed by the Special Operations Force of the Pakistan Air Force, Special Service Wing (SSW).

• One of the dead terrorist is believed to be a foreigner.

• None of the aircraft was damaged during the attack by the terrorists (this news has been contradicted by the PAF spokesperson and it has been confirmed that one aircraft was damaged in RPG attack by the terrorists)

• Earlier its was reported that all aircrafts are safe but PAF spokesperson has said that one of the aircraft of Pakistan Air Force was damaged in RPG attack by the terrorists. It is yet not clear if damaged aircraft was IL-78P Mulit Role Tanker or C-130 Transport aircraft.

• RPG was fired from outside the airbase.

• Base commander of the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Air Commodore Azam Mahmood was injured when he visited the frontline of the operation.
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• Metting headed by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt and attended by the senior PAF officials have just ended.
• 8th Terrorist Killed 

• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates

• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base came under attack at around 2:30 AM from 9 to 10 terrorists.

• Pakistan Rangers and FC has been ordered to move in to help the security force of the Pakistan Air Force at the air base.

• Terrorists are using automatic weapons and hand grenades.

• Terrorists have been stopped and security forces are trying to contain the situation and Pakistan Army has been called in to help PAF airbase security force.

• Terrorist may be using uniforms of the PAF airbase security, but this remains unconfirmed.

• FIA forensic teams has also been dispatched to the airbase to collect the evidence.  

• Attack is very much similar to Mehran Base Attack. 

• Terrorists are highly trained, their mission is to destroy high value assets at the Base.

• Pakistan Army's 111-brigade squad has reached at the base to take part in the operation against the terrorists.

• Initial news suggest that the terrorists have failed to reach the area where aircrafts of the Pakistan Air Force were parked due to action of the security forces.

• Special Operations Force of the Pakistan Army, Special Service Group (SSG) have already reached the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base and are ready to assist the PAF's security force.

• Terrorists are wearing suicide jackets.

• At the time of attack one company of the Special Service Wing (SSW) was present at the airbase and two additional companies have reached to assist in the operation.

• Anti-Terror unit of Pakistan Police and Paramilitary forces have deployed at the outer parameter of the airbase.

• Terrorists have been pinned down by the commandos of the Special Service Wing (SSW).

• Operation against the terrorist is being conducted by the Special Operations Force of the Pakistan Air Force, Special Service Wing (SSW).

• Five to Six terrorists have been killed in action.

• Pakistan Air Force denies the presence of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets at the air base as Airbase and kamra Complex where Thunders are assembled are located some distance from each other.

• Fire at the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base has also been controlled.

• Killed terrorists were wearing suicide jackets.

• Some member of the security force have been wounded during the operation out of which one is seriously wounded .

• Rate of firing has decreased considerable compared to the first three hours.

• It took Police over an hour to respond to the attack on the PAF airbase.

• As per spokesperson of Pakistan Air Force, Firing has stopped at the airbase and commandos of the Special Operations Force of the Pakistan Air Force, Special Service Wing (SSW) is busy in clearing the airbase.

• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack

• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

Pakistani News Channels are reporting that PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base has come under attack from a terrorist group and exchange of firing started at around 2:30 and is continuing till 4:00 AM.

Terrorists are using automatic rifles and hand grenades against the security forces. Pakistan Army is also sending its rescue and Special Operation Force teams are towards the base.

Terrorists have been stopped at their current position and security forces are fighting had to subdue them. Unconfirmed news suggest that terrorists are wearing the uniforms of the Pakistan Air Force.

Over 30 aircrafts including JF-17 Thunder fighter jets are present at the airbase.

The Tribune Newspaper had already reported few days back that according to intelligence reports of the Home Department, Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning attacks on the PAF Air Base and other military facilities .

This is the third attack on the PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base by the terrorists.

• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Attack: Updates
• PAF Minhas Airbase / Kamra Air Base Under Terrorist Attack: Post Attack Situation

Pakistani PAF Mirage Fighter Jet Crashes in Bhakkar

A Mirage-V fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force has crashed during a routine operational training mission in Bhakkar, Punjab.

Fighter pilot of the Mirage fighter jet was able to eject safely from his aircraft and so far there is no reports of any loss of civilian life or property on ground.

Pakistan Air Force is looking to replace its aged Mirage fighter jets with JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.

Indian Navy's INS Vikramaditya Aircraft Carrier

Indian INS Vikramaditya Aircraft Carrier is a refurbished Russian Admiral Gorshkov carrier which is outfitted with the a full runway,new arrester gear and ski jump at an estimated cost estimates of $2.9 billion.

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Rocket Tube & 250 kg of Explosive Seized By Pakistan Police

Pakistani Policemen foiled a major terrorist plan to attack Quetta and seized rocket tube along with about 250 kg of explosive materials.

COAS General Kayani Attends War Games of Gujranwala Corps

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Gujranwala, last night, to attend the concluding session of Gujranwala Corps War Games. The War Games being conducted at various Corps Headquarters are part of the Azm-e-Nau series exercises. 

This year’s Azm-e-Nau series started with the Central Command War Games in May, which comprised multiple planning and conduct sessions attended by senior Army and PAF officers. The process will continue, at other Command and Corps Headquarters, to review and validate operational plans in the light of current threat spectrum. 

 Later, COAS visited Army Marksmen Unit at Jhelum, a newly raised organization aimed at ensuring that basic shooting skills in the Army are not only maintained, but improved in a scientific and progressive manner. Earlier, on arrival, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Raheel Sharif, Commander Gujranwala Corps.

Infographic Displaying Capabilities of JF-17 Radar

Infographic displaying the capabilities of JF-17's KLJ-7?  Radar against advance fourth generation fighter jets like F-16s and fifth generation fighter jets like USAF's stealthy F-22 Raptor which is produced by the Lockheed Martin.

Pakistani Mushak Traning Aircraft Crash Lands

A Mushak training aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) crashed in Trangzai area of Charsadda District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday. 

 The Mushak aircraft was partially damaged while making the emergency landing, however, the trainee pilot and instructors remained safe, the PAF officials added.

 The air force’s spokesman in a statement said that the aircraft made emergency landing due to some technical fault and both the pilots remained safe. Police rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area