Indian vs Pakistani Air Power | A Strategic Comparison in 2025

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir marked a sharp escalation in Indo-Pakistani tensions. Given the tensions have now gone kinetic and likely to expand, we will take this opportunity to examine the air forces of both India and Pakistan - their inventories, capabilities, and recent developments. For further analysis go to the article on our Merch & Members site https://peacemaker.fashion/supporters/posts/126544 On Substack you'll find the full commentary here https://militaryaviationvideos.substack.com/p/indian-vs-pakistani-air-power CONTENTS 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Indian Air Force 06:19 Pakistan Air Force 11:34 Close Comment below and let us know your thoughts or personal connections to this story. Support the Channel Join our Members & Merch shop for ad-free early access, exclusive military-themed discounts, and more perks: https://peacemaker.fashion Check out our popular playlist of air campaigns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PzbGXDV4Wo&list=PLeN4gdAZJa3QRqLqhraC2PJkAoZ1Ged_h _____________ Disclaimer _____________ Some original footage and recreated scenes (using simulators like DCS and War Thunder) may not be 100% accurate to the events depicted. They have been used for illustrative and dramatic purposes where archival footage was unavailable or restricted by copyright. We aim to remain as historically accurate as possible given the available resources. Copyright Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the "fair dealing" provisions (ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A, ss 42/103B) of the Australian Copyright Act for purposes of research, study, criticism, review, and news reporting. All copyrights remain with their respective owners. Our videos are created for educational and historical documentation purposes. About Us: We create documentaries, interviews, and video essays focused on Australian and international military aviation history. Our channel explores the stories of military aircraft, fighter pilots, air battles, and the evolution of air power from WWI to today. Subscribe for new aviation history videos every week.