A F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, the most advanced US fighter aircraft at that time, was shot down by Yugoslav forces during the Kosovo War on March 27, 1999. The F-117 was struck by a surface-to-air missile, specifically an S-125 "Neva".
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Did the international narrative then…
Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Terroist Camps Inside Pakitsan
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Its better to negotiate than fight for it. Pak will vacate POJK.
Probably the reason for the drill. I am expect Pak to do some stupidity in near future.
One of the rare times I will disagree with you.
I have a feeling that we will see another round of escalation before Pak comes on the negotiations table. There is a reason why op is on hot-standby
I am rooting for it.
The water card is still to be opened. If Leaderji can hold on to it, Pak might give us the chance we need.
All one can say is that the excellent matching mechanism of the South Asian region means that even a missile like BrahMos can be effective. This is simply because Pakistan lacks an adequate depth of air defense. If it relies solely on ground-based radars, the interception window would be too short.
If relies on early warning aircraft for early warning and relay guidance. This CEC combat mode can effectively defend against missiles like BrahMos
Also, the density of anti-aircraft missiles should be increased. Even if one set of anti-aircraft missiles needs to be shut down and moved to a new position, there will be another set that can be activated to take over the defense.
After the Kosovo War, the United States retired all its F117s. Could India possibly retire all its Rafale fighter jets?
Retired in 2008, US went to two full blown war between 2008 & Kosovo war
Must I school you every time. The 117s were old and expensive to run, nearing the end of their useful life. There were better stealth options available.
Also the full retirement happened in 2008 a full 9 years after the shootdown.
The planes could still fly and bomb targets, only their stealth factor was not guaranteed and there were more cost effective ways to bomb targets. As per the final Congress order, they are in "mothballed" status till 2034.
Also interesting to note, Lixun's compatriots were over the wreckage like ants on sugar cube. A lot of what they know about stealth originated there. So there is a good chance, similar tactics will detect chinese stealth planes which can be then intercepted.
Another fake AI-generated video by NDTV. I repeat, nothing happened in Pakistan. They have already won ...
I second this - Pakistan will start (read, be forced to start the hostilities) because of the IWT situation. There is something that GoI is aware of due to which is the OP has not “concluded” yet.
This is factually wrong. F117s were retired in 2008, post introduction of F-22s and are still maintained in serviceable condition for training.
Post Kosovo war, F117s also took part in Op Enduring Freedom and Op Iraqi Freedom in 2001 and 2003 respectively.
A situation which exactly describes China and Pakistan rn. Pakistan lost at least 5 pilots and almost 40 injured on the ground, air defenses failed, yet both dancing up and down like monkeys for (supposedly) shooting down 3 jets which India will anyway replace in 1-2 years lol. Keep supplying them HQ9, we at least are very pleased with its performance
Don't expect chicoms to state accurate facts.
Janab yeh sab Hindoo aur Yahoodi saazish Hai janab
If that's the case time to down J10C using any BVR weapon we have.
Speaking of F117 id reckon J20 is at most barely stealthier than F117. Which still makes is a very formidable threat however.
Sure the ballistic missiles were Pralay or Parlay.
I saw the pictures from your Punjab, and compared dimensions and shapes.
Pretty sure it was a few Pralay / Parlay / Parathay.
Bhai.....did you miss your medication?
I say similar things after missing my naproxen.
