US EditionIndo-Pak War | ‘Concerning, inconsistent’: How US schooled Pakistan after India shot down a Pakistani F-16 after 2019 Balakot strike
- On May 8, 2025, Indian forces used a surface-to-air missile system to down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter jet shortly after it had departed from the Sargodha air base.
- This action followed Pakistan's missile and drone attacks over Jammu targeting military bases, which in turn were triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists including a Nepalese citizen.
- India responded with 'Operation Sindoor' at midnight on May 7, striking nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and intercepting Pakistani drones along the border.
- The Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed that India followed established protocols and is committed to safeguarding its sovereignty and protecting its citizens amid rising tensions.
- These events represent a significant escalation along the border, with heavy artillery shelling and blackouts in several Indian districts close to Pakistan reported on May 8, 2025.
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Indo-Pak War | ‘Concerning, inconsistent’: How US schooled Pakistan after India shot down a Pakistani F-16 after 2019 Balakot strike
India news: In 2019, during the aerial engagement over Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force shot down one of the F-16s, a move that brought global focus to the terms of the original US-Pakistan fighter jet agreement.
Pakistan's F-16 and 2 JF-17 jets shot down by India
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India has shot down Pakistan Air Force’s F-16 as well as two JF-17 aircraft after Pakistan tried to attack multiple locations in Jammu and Punjab, government sources said. Earlier on Thursday, Pakistan made attempts to target several locations in India; however, Indian air defence guns shot down the intruding drones. India also shot down Pakistan’s Airborne Warning and Control Syste…
India-Pakistan tension: How many F-16 combat jets Pakistan Air Force owns
Pakistan has escalated tension by launching missile and drone attacks on various Indian cities. Indian Armed Forces have retaliated strongly. Amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan, there are many reports that suggest India has shot down 3 Pakistani fighter jets. Pakistan operates around 410+ combat aircraft. Of Pakistan's total jets, around 75 are the F-16, bought from the US. Currently, Pakistan is said to have around 25-30 J-10Cs.…
The F-16 is a light, cheap but extremely powerful fighter jet. Its most special feature is its fly-by-wire system, through which the pilot flies the plane with electronic control. This jet can carry 6 air-to-air missiles and its maximum speed is Mach 2. Its seat is tilted at 30 degrees which reduces the effect of g-force on the pilot.
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