PAF’s PL-15E Triumph and PL-17 Horizon: Redrawing the Airpower Map of South Asia
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction May 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in South Asian aerial warfare—a moment when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) not only stood its ground but redefined the regional airpower balance. During the high-stakes aerial engagements under India’s Operation Sindoor, PAF stunned military observers by shooting down six to seven…

