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Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan?

Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan?

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Published on May 13, 2026 12:56 am IST China’s integration of the PL-17 ultra long-range air-to-air missile onto J-10C fighter jets is raising alarm across the Indo-Pacific as tensions over Taiwan continue escalating. Analysts say the missile, reportedly capable of striking targets 300 to 500 kilometres away, is designed to target AWACS, tanker and ISR aircraft, threatening key U.S. and allied air operations near Taiwan. The development comes as concerns grow over depleted American missile stockpiles after the Iran war. Experts believe Beijing’s strategy now focuses on crippling enemy air networks rather than traditional dogfighting, potentially reshaping the balance of power across the Indo-Pacific region.   Home / Videos / Xi’s most aggressive move before trump visit: China’s PL-17 ‘AWACS killer’ now can wipe out Taiwan? Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India shoots down Pakistan’s AWACS: Know all about Pakistan’s air defence system

India shoots down Pakistan’s AWACS: Know all about Pakistan’s air defence system

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India shot down a Pakistan Air Force AWACS system as Pakistan targeted multiple Indian cities with drones and missiles. Here’s everything you need to know about the AWACS system. New Delhi: On the evening of May 8, Pakistan initiated a drone and missile attack targeting several cities in India. In a significant response, India retaliated with a similar level of force. As part of its countermeasures, India successfully shot down an Advanced Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) aircraft belonging to the Pakistan Air Force within Punjab province in Pakistan. For the unversed, AWACS are airplanes with a large radar-dish mounted on the top of the airframe. These airplanes, with their high-powered radar, act as eyes in the skies. These airborne warning systems are more capable than ground mounted radars, due to land-based radars’ physical limitations of the Earth’s curvature limiting their field-of-view. Pakistan currently operates nine AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control Systems). In 2006, the country ordered four Saab-2000 Erieye AWACS from Sweden, followed by the purchase of four ZDK-03 AWACS from China in …

India attacks Lahore, Sialkot after Pakistan fires missiles at multiple locations, destroys AWACS

India attacks Lahore, Sialkot after Pakistan fires missiles at multiple locations, destroys AWACS

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Earlier in the evening, Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all were intercepted and neutralised by air defence units. New Delhi: India on Thursday attacked Lahore with missiles in a strong response to Pakistan’s attacks at multiple locations. Indian Army issued an official statement saying the Pakistan drone attacks were reported along the western borders at various locations. The Indian Army added that it is effectively engaged in neutralising the intruding missiles.  Earlier in the evening, Pakistan fired eight missiles directed at Satwari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia and all were intercepted and neutralised by air defence units. Explosions were heard as Indian air defence intercepted Pakistani drones in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.  Pakistani drones were intercepted by Indian air defence in Jaisalmer. Explosions were heard and flashes seen in the sky. A complete blackout was observed in Bikaner in Rajasthan and in Jalandhar in Punjab. Blackouts have also been enforced in Kishtwar, Akhnoor, Samba, Jammu, and Amritsar, Jalandhar.   Escalating its tensions with India, Pakistan targeted …