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At the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-2025, held in the United Kingdom, PAF achieved an extraordinary feat by securing two coveted trophies among the world’s leading air forces. During the Air Chiefs’ Conference at RIAT-2025, PAF’s professional excellence and the exquisite paint schemes of its aircraft were widely appreciated by global air force leaders.

On this remarkable achievement, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, extended his heartfelt congratulations to PAF contingent stating that keeping the nation’s flag high has always been the hallmark of Pakistan Air Force. Winning these prestigious awards is a testament to our professionalism, technical expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence. He also commended the entire team for showcasing Pakistan’s true potential with pride and dignity.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1946472241492885774

PAF's state of the art JF-17 Thunder Block-III, making its maiden appearance at this prestigious airshow, was awarded the “Spirit of the Meet” Trophy, a rare honor conferred upon the aircraft that best embodies the ethos, spirit and excitement of RIAT. The award signifies the technological brilliance and operational capability of the JF-17 program, while also showcasing Pakistan’s growing aerospace excellence on global stage. Adding to this moment of national pride, PAF C-130H Hercules, adorned in a striking and artistically crafted special livery reflecting this year’s theme of Eyes in the Skies, secured the distinguished “Concours d’Elegance” Trophy for the best-maintained and most aesthetically presented aircraft at RIAT-2025.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1946469806711902318

Pakistan Air Force has a rich history of success at RIAT, having previously won multiple honors in 2006, 2016 and 2018, further reinforcing its reputation as a world-class air arm consistently demonstrating excellence in aviation. PAF’s outstanding performance at RIAT-2025 not only cements its standing among leading global air forces but also serves as a source of immense pride for the entire Pakistani nation.


Source: PTV
 
Just like their inferior jets, Indians are slow to enter this thread
 
A Tatoo show? Please mention that in the thread title too.
Unless this is the best title to have, congratulations in that case.
 
JaDed said:
A Tatoo show? Please mention that in the thread title too.
Unless this is the best title to have, congratulations in that case.
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Would prefer award for Tattoo show than award for most tatta Air Force given to IAF.
 
Well done Pakistan.

As for IAF, I have come to the conclusion that Indian pilots are afraid of heights.
 
this is hilarious, paf should start painting their planes like pakistanis paint their trucks, put some sher o shairi for added effect, "ma ki dua, jannat ki hawa, falak ko choo kai dushman sai takraa"
 
If only Pakistanis could fly planes to defend their nation from Rafales and Brahmos.

Congrats on the paint job award.
 
This looks like something my baby nephew scribbled on his colouring book. But Congrats to PAF.


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Paint job .says a lot about fighting capability.
Air to air refueling ..LMAO..who doesn't do that in 2025.

Looks like a non event literally with so many air forces not participating..mostly UK allies and PAF
 
India doesn’t have an Air Force anymore thus could not participate. They gave up on aerial combat entirely
 
Devadwal said:
PAF is excercise in UK because all the Pakistan Air bases were demolished by India.

Yesterday they issued a notam about Noor Khan airbases unavailable upto 5 August. They are still in ICU

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Cool story but how is that related to PAF winning the Top Airforce Award in the UK?
 
straighttalk said:
Paint job .says a lot about fighting capability.
Air to air refueling ..LMAO..who doesn't do that in 2025.

Looks like a non event literally with so many air forces not participating..mostly UK allies and PAF
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But India is also a key UK ally right?
 
Both countries rely heavily on expensive foreign jets for their military needs.

Until and unless they start developing their own tech for military weapons, all of this is pointless.

Basically this is an award for Chinese Fighter jets. Congrats anyways.
 
Champ_Pal said:
Both countries rely heavily on expensive foreign jets for their military needs.

Until and unless they start developing their own tech for military weapons, all of this is pointless.

Basically this is an award for Chinese Fighter jets. Congrats anyways.
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Actually no..they got award for painting the Chinese jet and using a Western jet to refuel their jets..
 
PAF deserved the award after the world class performance in recent conflict.

One of the best air forces in the world.
 
Just goes to show who really rules the skies
Hopefully India will carry on buying French jets and keep losing their sindhoors
 
this was a non-event, however the insistance of indian posters to unequivocally remind pakistani posters of this being a non-event brings far more joy than any of the awards. knowing that even something as random and nondescript as this rankles the spirits of our indian posters brings a level of enjoyment only iritating our parosis on a spiritual level can provide.
 
Technics 1210 said:
Well done Pakistan.

As for IAF, I have come to the conclusion that Indian pilots are afraid of heights.
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ElRaja said:
this was a non-event, however the insistance of indian posters to unequivocally remind pakistani posters of this being a non-event brings far more joy than any of the awards. knowing that even something as random and nondescript as this rankles the spirits of our indian posters brings a level of enjoyment only iritating our parosis on a spiritual level can provide.
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The Bald Eagle said:
Lol Modi should ask Trump...how many to be exact
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emranabbas said:
No awards for IAF?
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Boys play nice!

IAF also got an aware for the most "grounded" air force in the world received by none other then Shivangi Singh
 

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ElRaja said:
this was a non-event, however the insistance of indian posters to unequivocally remind pakistani posters of this being a non-event brings far more joy than any of the awards. knowing that even something as random and nondescript as this rankles the spirits of our indian posters brings a level of enjoyment only iritating our parosis on a spiritual level can provide.
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Well to see you guys jumping and crying jealousy for such a mundane event makes us laugh even more..we are past the hyphenation stage..we want to compete against China..who are far ahead of us..something to emulate...India doesn't care about Paksitan PAF or anything...if you stop terrorism .we will ignore you like we do at cricket since 2008.... When we play we beat you black and blue most of the times.
 
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straighttalk said:
Well to see you guys jumping and crying jealousy for such a mundane event makes us laugh even more..we are past the hyphenation stage..we want to compete against China..who are far ahead of us..something to emulate...India doesn't care about Paksitan PAF or anything...if you stop terrorism .we will ignore you like we do at cricket since 2008.... When we play we beat you black and blue most of the times
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Well, you could just ignore the thread if it's not important. But you can't, because all the protestation aside, you guys are obsessed with Pakistan. You might want to compete with China; I want to be the president of the USA, at some point we have to accept some things are just not realistic.
 
straighttalk said:
Well to see you guys jumping and crying jealousy for such a mundane event makes us laugh even more..we are past the hyphenation stage..we want to compete against China..who are far ahead of us..something to emulate...India doesn't care about Paksitan PAF or anything...if you stop terrorism .we will ignore you like we do at cricket since 2008.... When we play we beat you black and blue most of the times.
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The cope bravado......

Where was IAF? .... not able to show its face to the world yet :LOL::LOL:
 
Ball Blazer said:
At the world-renowned Royal International Air Tattoo-2025, held in the United Kingdom, PAF achieved an extraordinary feat by securing two coveted trophies among the world’s leading air forces. During the Air Chiefs’ Conference at RIAT-2025, PAF’s professional excellence and the exquisite paint schemes of its aircraft were widely appreciated by global air force leaders.

On this remarkable achievement, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, extended his heartfelt congratulations to PAF contingent stating that keeping the nation’s flag high has always been the hallmark of Pakistan Air Force. Winning these prestigious awards is a testament to our professionalism, technical expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence. He also commended the entire team for showcasing Pakistan’s true potential with pride and dignity.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1946472241492885774

PAF's state of the art JF-17 Thunder Block-III, making its maiden appearance at this prestigious airshow, was awarded the “Spirit of the Meet” Trophy, a rare honor conferred upon the aircraft that best embodies the ethos, spirit and excitement of RIAT. The award signifies the technological brilliance and operational capability of the JF-17 program, while also showcasing Pakistan’s growing aerospace excellence on global stage. Adding to this moment of national pride, PAF C-130H Hercules, adorned in a striking and artistically crafted special livery reflecting this year’s theme of Eyes in the Skies, secured the distinguished “Concours d’Elegance” Trophy for the best-maintained and most aesthetically presented aircraft at RIAT-2025.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1946469806711902318

Pakistan Air Force has a rich history of success at RIAT, having previously won multiple honors in 2006, 2016 and 2018, further reinforcing its reputation as a world-class air arm consistently demonstrating excellence in aviation. PAF’s outstanding performance at RIAT-2025 not only cements its standing among leading global air forces but also serves as a source of immense pride for the entire Pakistani nation.


Source: PTV
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What has livery got to do with ability
 
Bhaijaan said:
If only Pakistanis could fly planes to defend their nation from Rafales and Brahmos.

Congrats on the paint job award.
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Fighters don’t defend against surface to surface or air to surface missiles like the BrahMos. That is the job for air defence. Admittedly, Pakistan does not have an answer to the BrahMos for now but even the BrahMos is not foolproof. The IAF only has the capability to launch 40 BrahMos in the first wave and that is on paper. This is because only the SU-30 can launch it and only 40 SU-30s have been modified to do so and they can only carry 1 each. So after the first wave, they have to return to base and have the BrahMos refitted which can take hours as it is a huge missile (8m long).

This 40 number is also on paper as in reality not all aircraft will be ready with some needing repairs etc. furthermore, not all BrahMos will be successful or hit their targets and some will also get intercepted. Pakistan has the HQ-9 which along with the S-400 is an upgraded Russian S-300. So, realistically India will probably succeed in targeting using around maybe 25 BrahMos in the first wave and considering they have sacrificed the size of the warhead for its speed, it’s not going to do a lot of damage. Second wave will not be as successful because by that time, Pakistan will respond and their priority will be to target SU-30 bases as well as BrahMos depots.

Also, your point about the Rafales, I would say Pakistan did have some success in that they knocked some down.
 
Patriot said:
Fighters don’t defend against surface to surface or air to surface missiles like the BrahMos. That is the job for air defence. Admittedly, Pakistan does not have an answer to the BrahMos for now but even the BrahMos is not foolproof. The IAF only has the capability to launch 40 BrahMos in the first wave and that is on paper. This is because only the SU-30 can launch it and only 40 SU-30s have been modified to do so and they can only carry 1 each. So after the first wave, they have to return to base and have the BrahMos refitted which can take hours as it is a huge missile (8m long).

This 40 number is also on paper as in reality not all aircraft will be ready with some needing repairs etc. furthermore, not all BrahMos will be successful or hit their targets and some will also get intercepted. Pakistan has the HQ-9 which along with the S-400 is an upgraded Russian S-300. So, realistically India will probably succeed in targeting using around maybe 25 BrahMos in the first wave and considering they have sacrificed the size of the warhead for its speed, it’s not going to do a lot of damage. Second wave will not be as successful because by that time, Pakistan will respond and their priority will be to target SU-30 bases as well as BrahMos depots.

Also, your point about the Rafales, I would say Pakistan did have some success in that they knocked some down.
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By the time of the next conflict, India would have fielded the BrahMos-NG which is going to be a lighter, more compact successor that retains the same punch while being half the weight and 3 metres shorter. It won’t be limited to the Su-30s alone but can be integrated with Rafales, Su-30d and our indigenous Tejas fighters, vastly expanding deployment options and strike flexibility.

India is pouring resources into indigenisation, cross-platform integration and advanced networked command centres ensuring that future aerial & missile operations are faster & more impactful. That is going to be the real game-changer.

Effective air forces are about executing objectives. India’s done a great job in the last skirmish and target is to be able to go levels above that. Seeing what the Americans did in Iran with the B-2 bombers excited everyone regardless of how much damage they were able to inflict but purely as a mission it shows how far ahead the Americans are in executing high level missions.
 
Bhaijaan said:
By the time of the next conflict, India would have fielded the BrahMos-NG which is going to be a lighter, more compact successor that retains the same punch while being half the weight and 3 metres shorter. It won’t be limited to the Su-30s alone but can be integrated with Rafales, Su-30d and our indigenous Tejas fighters, vastly expanding deployment options and strike flexibility.

India is pouring resources into indigenisation, cross-platform integration and advanced networked command centres ensuring that future aerial & missile operations are faster & more impactful. That is going to be the real game-changer.

Effective air forces are about executing objectives. India’s done a great job in the last skirmish and target is to be able to go levels above that. Seeing what the Americans did in Iran with the B-2 bombers excited everyone regardless of how much damage they were able to inflict but purely as a mission it shows how far ahead the Americans are in executing high level missions.
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This will be in the 2030s and by then Pakistan can get their own supersonic/hypersonic cruise missiles which will be very difficult for the S-400s to intercept. Best defense is offence since Air Defence is always catching up to missile technology.

Btw, to integrate the BrahMos into the Rafale needs source code from Dassault which they have refused to share.

Also, note that it is in China’s strategic interest to always keep Pakistan on par with India military tech wise as it is cheaper for them to get Pakistan to keep India engaged so there is no threat to them. Also, it provides them opportunity to test their tech. So, China is not going to let India have a massive advantage over Pakistan, including in cruise missile technology.
 
Patriot said:
This will be in the 2030s and by then Pakistan can get their own supersonic/hypersonic cruise missiles which will be very difficult for the S-400s to intercept. Best defense is offence since Air Defence is always catching up to missile technology.

Btw, to integrate the BrahMos into the Rafale needs source code from Dassault which they have refused to share.

Also, note that it is in China’s strategic interest to always keep Pakistan on par with India military tech wise as it is cheaper for them to get Pakistan to keep India engaged so there is no threat to them. Also, it provides them opportunity to test their tech. So, China is not going to let India have a massive advantage over Pakistan, including in cruise missile technology.
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Do you think India would invest billions in acquiring over 60 Rafales without securing assurances on cooperation for integrating Brahmos NGs?

Back in the 90s such negotiations were rare, but in 2025 with a clear national emphasis on indigenisation and cross-platform integration India would not commit to a major foreign fighter purchase without guarantees on support for key retrofitments.

In the Rafales case, Dassault doesn’t need to hand over the complete source code. The integration could be carried out by French engineers under DRDO’s oversight ensuring the missile is fully functional on the platform without compromising Dassault’s proprietary systems. Brahmos NG being far lighter and smaller than the original Brahmos, was developed precisely with such fighter integrations in mind.

As for the China angle you mentioned it’s no secret Pakistan has and will continue to have access to Chinese weapon platforms, though not necessarily the most advanced in their inventory. This does help China keep India engaged in regional tensions however in the long run, India stands to gain more by developing, mastering, and battle-testing its own systems against a capable adversary like Pakistan.

China in contrast, will continue to lack that operational edge unless it has the resolve to engage directly rather than relying on proxies to do the fighting. Gathering data is not the same as operational experience and you know it. Even Pakistan has better operational experience than China.
 
I agree that Dassault engineers can be used to modify the Rafales themselves to integrate the next gen of BrahMos. That is more feasible than them giving the source code to India but it will be more costly but I guess India has most likely considered that.

You are right about China in that they could test their own weapons directly but I don’t see this changing. China prefers to let others do their dirty work and their strategy is probably not to create two fronts when they in the future at some point attack Taiwan. They would want Pakistan to keep India busy. But even if they did test their own weapons, China still needs to create alliances like the US has with other western countries.

One of China’s biggest issues is that it does not have the same strategic alliances and network that the US has created in the last 50 years and with developed countries. China needs to help develop other countries in Asia and its allies to the same level to even compete. Issue is that Pakistan isn’t exactly helpful in this regard, but it is the neighbour China has been given so it has to deal with this.

Same issue India will have to face if it wants to compete at that level and overtake the US, etc.
 
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