BEL is proud to announce that our in-house designed & manufactured Air Defence System, Akashteer, has proved its mettle in the war-field. Ground-based Defence Systems integrated with Akashteer made it hell for Pakistan's air adventures. @DefenceMinIndia
India demonstrated both the strength of its layered air defenses—many indigenously built, alongside Israeli and Russian systems—and its ability to penetrate Pakistan’s Chinese-made defenses like the HQ-9/P, LY-80, and FM-90.
Impressive Indian operations for sure. Free societies share information (hard to hide explosions on a modern battlefield). Fear societies try to hide information or produce misinformation - "nothing to see here."
"Air Defense in the Modern Era: No Silver Bullets, Only Layers "
In recent weeks, India has demonstrated the evolving nature of modern air defense—not only in defending its own airspace with a robust, layered architecture, but also in successfully penetrating the Chinese-made systems fielded by its adversary, Pakistan. It’s a reminder that defense is not about what you buy—it’s about what you integrate.
https://t.co/LwSwFrwiTZ
Holy sh!t: PAF F-16 C/D Blk 52+ main hangar destroyed in a strike by Su-30s with BrahMos ALCM in PAF Base Shahbaz, Jacobabad.
American TSTs deployed at the base report major devastation .
Credits: @KawaSpace
India & Pakistan issue multiple notifications for simultaneous naval firing exercises across various zones in the Arabian Sea
Dates
08 - 13 May 2025 (IND)
09- 12 May 2025 (PAK)
Happening now - India reports drone incursions at multiple locations along the international border, LOC with Pakistan, civilian injuries have also been reported
Multiple reports suggest Nur-Khan airbase in Islamabad has been hit, this base is a logistics hub for the Pakistan Air Force, it hosts multiple aircraft including the IL-78 refuelers, one of which was on its way back from Turkey earlier today as per flight tracking apps
More data supporting the news of the airstrike in Nur Khan Airbase, Pakistan - NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System tool that tracks wildfire activity using near real-time satellite data now shows a red marker at the airbase indicating a fire on site
LANDSAT - a moderate resolution satellite, captured an image over Sargodha Airbase this morning following India's airstrikes inside Pakistan, while resolution is limited, imagery suggests potential runway damage
LANDSAT - a moderate resolution satellite, captured an image over Nur Khan Airbase following India's airstrikes inside Pakistan, while resolution is limited, imagery suggests no aircraft was damaged, however burn scars indicate damage to base infrastructure
Following Indian airstrikes, Pakistan declares Rahim Yar Khan Airbase's only runway non-operational, issuing a NOTAM for an estimated 7 days till 17 May 2025
Imagery released by an Indian firm (KAWASPACE) spotlights damage at Pakistan’s Bholari Airbase - the Indian Air Force strike appears to have severely damaged a hangar, debris visible along with structural damage, runway proximity = possible quick reaction role for the hangar (?)
Imagery released by an Indian firm (KAWASPACE) spotlights damage at Pakistan’s Jacobabad Airbase - the Indian Air Force strike appears to have affected a hangar on the base's main apron — minor, possible secondary damage to the ATC building is also suspected
According to this NYT report what got the Americans after initial nonchalance was fear of Pakistan’s nuclear installations getting decapitated by India. India had moved from destroying terror bases to Pakistan’s Air bases. Within minutes India destroyed Pakistan’s 11 air bases. Most importantly Nur Khan base which is a short distance from Pakistan’s nuclear facility.