Two Pakistani Mushshak Basic Trainer Aircrafts Collided Mid-Air

Two Mushshak basic trainer aircrafts of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) collided mid-air northwest of Islamabad, resulting in the death of four pilots. Both aircrafts were on a routine training mission.


District police officer Mohammad Hussain said. “One of the aircraft crashed over a house, injuring a girl and an elderly man, and the second plane crashed in the fields” in the Rashkai area.

PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft Arrives at Port Kuantan, Malaysia

Pakistani Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC) PNS Azmat  is scheduled to visit Kuantan, Malaysia from 16 May to 19 May 2012. PNS AZMAT is equipped with long range antiship missiles and close-in weapon system (CIWS).

Pakistani Defence Advisor in Malaysia Commodore Zahid Akram has said that PNS Azmat has full complemet of sensors and weapons to counter challenges faced by Pakistan Navy at sea.
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Pakistan Test Fires Hatf III Ghaznavi Short Range Ballistic Missile

Pakistan on Thursday, May 10, 2012 conducted a successful training launch of Short Range Ballistic Missile Hatf III (Ghaznavi), which can carry nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 290 kilometers. The launch was conducted at the conclusion of the annual field training exercise of Army Strategic Force Command.

 The exercise was aimed at testing the operational readiness of a Strategic Missile Group. The field exercise of the ASFC was witnessed by the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Director General Strategic Plans Division Lieutenant General Khalid Ahmed Kidwai (R), Commander Army Strategic Force Command Lieutenant General Tariq Nadeem Gilani, Commander Karachi Corps Lieutenant General Muhammad Ijaz Chaudhry, Chairman NESCOM Mr Muhammad Irfan Burney, and other senior military officials and scientists.

 Addressing the troops in the exercise area, the CJCSC commended the troops on displaying a high standard of proficiency in handling and operating the state of the art weapon system. He said that the nation had developed a strong nuclear deterrence capability and expected that the officers and men entrusted with the task of deterring aggression would continue to train hard and maintain professional excellence.

 He said that Pakistan’s Armed Forces were fully capable of safeguarding Pakistan’s security against aggression. The successful test has also been warmly appreciated by the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, who have congratulated the participating ASFC troops, the scientists and the engineers on their outstanding success. ISPR

Pakistani Mirage V Fighter Jet Crashes in Sindh

Mirage-V fighter jet of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has crashed while on a routine operational training mission near Karachi. PAF's Mirage V took of from the PAF Base Masroor on training mission and crashed soon after take off.

According to the local media reports fighter pilot of the Mirage V fighter jet was able to safely eject from his aircraft and no loss of civilian life or property was reported on ground.

 Pakistan Air Force has ordered a detailed inquiry to determine the cause of accident.

Indian Shoor Veer Military Exercise Along Pakistani Border

Images from the Indian Army exercise“Shoor Veer” ( Brave Warrior). Over 60000 soldiers of the Indian army, 300 tanks and combat vehicles took part in this exercise which was held in the Indian desert along Pakistani border.

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PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC) in Shanghai

The PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC) of the Pakistan Navy at the Yangtze River Port of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). PNS Azmat carries 8 long range anti-ship missiles for offensive operations and close-in weapon system (CIWS) for self-defense purposes.

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PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC)

The PNS Azmat Fast Attack Missile Craft (FAMC) of the Pakistan Navy at the Yangtze River Port of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). PNS Azmat carries 8 long range anti-ship missiles for offensive operations and close-in weapon system (CIWS) for self-defense purposes.

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