Random Images From Ideas-2012 Arms Exhibition Soft launch

Random Images From International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2012 Soft launch. International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2012 will take place at Karachi Expo Center from November 7 to 11, 2012.

Uqaab UAV of Pakistan

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JF-17 Spotted With PL-12/SD-10 Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile

High quality image of the Prototype 06 of the JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong fighter jet with the PL-12/SD-10 Beyond visual range active radar-guided air-to-air missile also known  as “Sino-AMRAAM” in the west.

The JF-17 Thunder can carry upto four SD-10A/PL-12 BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

For Strategic precision strike against the enemy targets JF-17 Thunder will employ Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) which have range in excess of 350 km. In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry four SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

For long range precision strike against the fixed ground targets JF-17 Thunder can carry upto two localy produced H-4 extended range TV/Inertially Guided Bombs which have range of 120 km. In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry four SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder will be able to destroy the enemy runways with percisio by employing upto four Hafr-1 & Hafr-2  Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB). In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry four SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

The JF-17 Thunder fighter jet ca perform the role of Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) by employing MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles with help of KG-300 Electronic Warfare pod. In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry four SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

For precision strike against the maritime targets/warships JF-17 Thunder can carry upto two C-802A Anti-ship Missile which can hit their targets from standoff distance of 180 km. In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry two SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

For precision strike against the fixed ground targets JF-17 Thunder can carry upto two 500 kg LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs which have range of 60 km. In this mission profile JF-17 Thunder will carry four SD-10A BVRAAMs and two PL-5E II WVRAAM for self-defense purposes.

JF-17 Thunder Strategic Strike Role With Ra'ad (Hatf 8) - Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

JF-17 Thunder Long Range Precision Strike Role With H-4 TV/Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) Role With MAR-1 Missile

JF-17 Thunder Maritime Strike Role With C-802A Anti-ship Missile

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With LS-6 Satellite Aided Inertially Guided Bombs

JF-17 Thunder Precision Strike Role With Hafr Runway Penetration Bomb (RPB)

Passing Out Parade of The Security Soldiers of Strategic Plans Division

In an impressive ceremony, a batch of 450 security soldiers of the Strategic Plans Division passed out from the Frontier Force Regimental Centre at Abbotabad today. Commander Army Strategic Force Command (ASFC) Lt General Tariq Nadeem Gilani was the Chief Guest. 

Rear Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali Promoted to Rank of Vice Admiral

Government of Pakistan has promoted the Rear Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali to the rank of Vice Admiral with immediate effect, says a press release issued here on Wednesday.Vice Admiral Sayyid Khawar Ali joined Pakistan Navy in 1972 in the Operations Branch.

He was the Commander Air at PNS Mehran Karachi, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Plans), Naval Secretary, Commander Naval Aviation, Director General Joint Warfare and Training at the Joint Staff HQ and Commander Karachi. Presently the Flag Officer is serving as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (Training & Evaluation) at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.

ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AEW&C And Y-8 GX6 Maritime Patrol Aircrafts

Sino-Pak ZDK-03 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) Karakoram Eagle & Y-8 GX6 Maritime Patrol and Anti-submarine Warfare Aircraft.

Pakistan Navy Commissions 2nd Marines Battalion

In a bid to strengthen and safeguard vital PN assets/installations, the defence of Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim and to enhance the Ground Based Air Defence set up, a significant milestone has been achieved in the history of Pakistan Navy by the commissioning of ‘2nd Pak Marines Battalion’ and the induction of Radar Controlled Guns and Low Level Air Defence Radar. 

 The induction and commissioning ceremony was held at Pak Marines Headquarters, PNS Qasim. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila was the chief guest on the occasion. Congratulating the officers and CPOs/Sailors of 2nd Marines and 21st Air Defence Battalions, the naval chief said that these sophisticated radars and guns had proved their worth in the recently conducted exercise Seaspark – 12, and their performance had lived up to our expectations. 

He reiterated that defence of our motherland was a responsibility shared by all of us and was a sacred undertaking that came second to none. Where our perseverance and resilience remains the driving force behind our commitment to the protection of our frontiers, requisite wherewithal for undertaking this daunting challenge remains a vital ingredient as well. 

 Underlining the need to ensure protection of vital assets and areas, the naval chief urged the officers and men of this independent Marines battalion to stand fast and thwart aggression with zeal and courage. He emphasised to continue the hard work, dedication and steadfastness so as to bring a good name to the service. 

 Earlier, the commander coastal command briefed that 2nd Marines Battalion would be entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding vital PN installations, infrastructure, and seaward security of Karachi Port and Port Bin Qasim. He added that Pak Marines, since their inception in 1990, had come a long way and apart from safeguarding external threats had proven their mettle through active participation in internal security matters as well such as floods and cyclone-relief operations.

Chaklala Airbase Renamed as Nur Khan Airbase

Pakistan Air Force has renamed the Chaklala airbase as Nur Khan Airbase to acknowledge the 1st native Air Chief of  Pakistan Air Force, late Air Marshal (r) Nur Khan.  Air Marshal (r) Nur Khan  was first Base Commander of the Chaklala airbase.

The renaming ceremony was attended by the Air Marshal (r) Asghar Khan and Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt along with other retired air chiefs.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said in his speech, "Air Marshal Nur Khan, with his wisdom and foresight, elevated both men and machines under his charge, to near perfection. He had the charisma to inspire and infuse the spirit among men under his command to perform their duties most meticulously, regardless whether it was the time of peace or war."

"He was the most shining example of a fearless leader who always led through personal example whether it was famous C-130 night sortie in 1965 or later, the daring overpowering of the Fokker hijacker as the PIA boss."

In 1965, the base participated in 23rd March fly-past with six C-1 30s, which was probably the largest ever fly-past with 128 aircraft of PAF. During 1965 war the Base carried out 17 trans-frontier combat missions and the second of the missions called "Operation Gibralter" was personally led by Air Marshal Nur Khan. Later, Air Chief presented souvenirs to Air Marshal Asghar Khan and Begum Farhat nur Khan. Begum Farhat Nur Khan exhibiting her deep love and affection for PAF presented a rare and priceless Aviation painting to the Air Chief.

ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle AEW&C in Google Earth

Image of the Sino-Pak ZDK-03 Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AEW&C) Karakoram Eagle in  Google Earth.

ZDK-03 AEW&C Karakoram Eagle provides 360º radar coverage with Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar.

Malala Yousafzai Transferred To Specialist Hospital in Rawalpindi

Malala Yousafzai Transferred To Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology Hospital in Rawalpindi by Mil Mi-17 Hip Helicopter of Pakistan Army from Peshawar where doctors removed a bullet from Malala's head.

Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, visited CMH Peshawar and oversaw the treatment provided to Malala Yousafzai and meet her father

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General Kayani Inquired About Health of Malala Yousafzai

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has met the family of the  Malala Yousafzai  and inquire about the treatment provided to the 14-year-old Malala Yduring his visit to the hospital.

Army Chief strongly condemned this heinous act of terrorism and said, "the cowards who attacked Malala and her fellow students, have shown time and again how little regard they have for human life and how low they can fall in their cruel ambition to impose their twisted ideology."

“It is time we further unite and stand up to fight the propagators of such barbaric mindset and their sympathisers.”

"This is not the first time they have targeted children, the attack on Parade Lane, Rawalpindi is a painful reminder of their bloodlust."

They have no respect even for the golden words of the prophet (PBUH) that “the one who is not kind to children, is not amongst us”. Such inhuman acts clearly expose the extremist mindset the Nation is facing. In attacking Malala, the terrorist have failed to grasp that she is not only an individual, but an icon of courage and hope, who vindicates the great sacrifices that the people of Swat and the nation gave, for wresting the valley from the scourge of terrorism. She has become a symbol for the values that the Army, with the nation behind it, is fighting to preserve for our future generations. 

These are the intrinsic values of an Islamic society, based on the principles of liberty, Justice and equality of man. Islam guarantees each individual – male or female – equal and inalienable rights to life, property and human dignity, with faith and education as the chief obligations to achieve enlightenment. We wish to bring home a simple message: 

WE REFUSE TO BOW BEFORE TERROR. WE WILL FIGHT, REGARDLESS OF THE COST, WE WILL PREVAIL INSHA ALLAH. 

 COAS re-emphasised that the terrorists underestimate the resolve and resilience of the people of Pakistan. It is time we further unite and stand up to fight the propagators of such barbaric mindset and their sympathizers

Indian Air Force Day Celebration 2012

Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI & Jaguar fighter attack jets at the Indian Air Force Day celebrations.

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UN Peacekeeping Operation Pakistani Style With Super Mustache

Pakistan Army Soldiers with Super Mustache on United Nations Peacekeeping Operation

Pakistan Naval Air Arm (Pakistan Naval Aviation)

With a 600 mile (960 KM) coastline and the responsibility of an Economic Exclusion Zone of some 92,700 sq. Miles (240,000 sq.km) which is set up to increase by another 21,200 sq. Miles (55,000 sq. km), the PNA has a lot to keep its eyes on. Add a neighbor who is an old time foe looking to establish a blue water navy and the PNA’s ASW platforms are kept busy.

Pakistani Special Forces Group Participates in Cormorant Strike lll 2012

Members of the Pakistani Special Operation Forces (SOF) known as Special Services Group (SSG) within Pakistan has participated in joint Military drill 'Cormorant Strike lll - 2012' at Sri Lanka Army Camp.

Over two thousand soldiers of the Sri Lankan armed forces and foreign military personnel from Pakistan, China, Sri-Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives and India participated in  Cormorant Strike lll  exercise.

Exercise "Cormorant Strike" focoused on amphibious landings which was followed by operation on land by the  Special Operation Forces (SOF).The military observers from Pakistan, China, Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Indonesia, Malysia and Burnai also witnessed the joint exercises.

Pakistan Only Retaliates Fire After Aattacks by Terrorists’ From Safe Havens in Afghanistan

Major General Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmad has informed the visiting Afghan National Army Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Afzal Aman has been informed that Pakistan Only Retaliates Fire After after its villages and border posts come under attack by Terrorists’ From Safe Havens in in Afghan provinces of Kuner and Nuristan.

Pakistani Mirage & F-7 Fighter Jets Along with Chinese Sukhoi Fighter Jets

A rare image of the Mirage & F-7 fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force & Sukhoi fighter jets of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) from the 'Shaheen-1' Joint Air Exercise? which was conducted in 2011.