(Lt Col Khalid Masood) In the escalating race for military supremacy, quantum radar emerges as a disruptive technology poised to redefine the battlefield. Unlike conventional radar systems that rely on radio waves, quantum radar harnesses the enigmatic properties of quantum mechanics—specifically, entangled photons—to detect stealth aircraft, drones, and camouflaged targets with unprecedented precision. By exploiting…
(By Khalid Masood) On the night of May 6–7, 2025, the skies above South Asia erupted in a fierce aerial confrontation between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF), marking one of the most significant air battles since the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike against…
(By Khalid Masood) India’s much-publicized acquisition of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France—at a staggering cost of approximately $8.7 billion—was heralded as a game-changer for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Yet, the events of May 7, 2025, during Operation Sindoor, have cast a long and damning shadow over that narrative. The downing of three IAF…
(By Khalid Masood) In the rapidly evolving theatre of modern warfare, cruise missiles have emerged as a defining instrument of strategic power projection. Their ability to deliver precision strikes deep into enemy territory, often flying low to evade radar detection, makes them a formidable challenge for any Air Defence (AD) system. Among the most advanced…
In May 2025, the skies over Gilgit-Baltistan region bore witness to a historic flight that would reverberate across geopolitical corridors. The joint test-flight of the J-35A ‘Gyrfalcon’ stealth fighter by Pakistani and Chinese pilots marked not just a technological milestone but a profound statement of strategic unity. This event signaled Pakistan’s ascension into the elite…
(By Khalid Masood) The May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, triggered by the tragic Pahalgam militant attack on April 22, escalated rapidly into a multi-domain war where electronic warfare (EW) emerged as a decisive factor. Pakistan’s Armed Forces demonstrated unparalleled prowess in disrupting Indian military operations, exposing glaring vulnerabilities in India’s advanced systems and turning the electromagnetic…
(By Khalid Masood) The Chengdu J-20, nicknamed the “Mighty Dragon,” represents China’s most advanced foray into fifth-generation stealth fighter technology. Developed by Chengdu Aerospace Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the J-20 is designed primarily as an air superiority fighter with precision strike capabilities. Since its maiden flight in January 2011 and…
(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…
