Pakistan Navy detected an Indian Navy aircraft P8l flying near the border area on Monday. Pakistan Navy also shared the video of detecting the aircraft on its radar.
Pakistan Navy traced the aircraft during its surveillance as the Indian Navy aircraft approached Pakistan’s maritime boundaries. The aircraft was detected on the night between May 4 and May 5th.
The official added that the swift detection reflects the Navy’s robust monitoring systems and unyielding resolve to protect national maritime interests. Pakistan Navy even shared the video of detecting and monitoring the Indian Navy aircraft P8l. “Indian Navy Aircraft P8I under Vigilant Watch of Pakistan Navy – Night of 4/5 May 25,” wrote Pakistan Navy, sharing the footage on its official X handle.
“Pakistan Navy remains fully prepared to respond to any hostile act with full force and effectiveness,” the source said.
P-8l aircraft are usually used for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. Border tensions have intensified between India and Pakistan following the attack on tourists in Pahalgam in IIOJK. India has accused Pakistan of orchestrating the attack in IIOJK.
Diplomatic relations have also been suspended between the two countries following the attack. India is repeatedly reiterating to attack Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistan claims to be fully prepared to answer Indian aggression.
Defence Minister Khwaja Asif claims India is most likely to attack Pakistan on the LOC.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan military on Monday said it successfully conducted a missile test with a range of 120 kilometres. It is the second launch within two, amid heightened tensions with India.
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“The launch was aimed at ensuring the operational readiness of troops and validating key technical parameters, including the missile’s advanced navigation system and enhanced accuracy,” the military said in a statement.
On Saturday, the Pakistan military said it had tested a surface-to-surface missile with a range of 450 kilometres.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was satisfied with the military’s “full preparedness for national defence”.
“The successful training launch clearly shows that Pakistan’s defence is in strong hands,” he said in a statement.