US EditionHow China and Pakistan Work Against India
- In May 2025, Pakistan launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on Indian military and civilian targets in Jammu, Punjab, and Rajasthan following India's Operation Sindoor strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- These cross-border attacks arose after India targeted 21 terror camps in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, escalating longstanding tensions along the Line of Control influenced by China-Pakistan military cooperation.
- Pakistan's military employed Chinese-made PL-15 missiles, SH-15 truck-mounted guns, and drones including Wing Loong II and CH-4 models, highlighting the extensive Chinese hardware support in Pakistan's operations and ongoing standoff with India.
- Reports state India intercepted over 80 percent of incoming Pakistani drones and missiles using advanced air-defense systems, while Indian strikes destroyed Pakistan's HQ-9 air defense unit in Lahore during counterattacks.
- The episode underscores a maturing China-Pakistan military alliance that enhances Pakistan’s offensive capabilities, posing real-time strategic challenges for India and stressing the need for New Delhi to adapt its defense strategies accordingly.
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From HQ-9 air defence system to PL-15 missiles, the Chinese-made weapons Pakistan is using against India
India-Pakistan escalation: In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India’s targeted and precise military strikes, Pakistan has resorted to launching swarms of drones and missiles, targeting civilian and military infrastructure in the country. The continuing standoff is also shining a spotlight on the neighbouring nation’s dependence on China — Beijing-made drones, missiles and fighter jets have been deployed
In the framework of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force shot down on Thursday two Pakistan fighter planes in the Pathankot sector, reported local media. READ ALSO: India reports 16 killed by Pakistan attacks on the Kashmir border The Pakistani side admitted the loss of two fighter planes, an F-16 and a JF-17, after attempting to attack Indian targets. According to local media, the Indian air defence system neutralized the fighters, however, …
India has shot down two JF-17 and one F-16 fighter jets of Pakistan and also destroyed the AWACS aircraft of Pakistan Air Force in their own Punjab province. Pakistan launched a rocket attack on the airstrip in Jammu but the Indian air defence system foiled it. India's S-400 destroyed 8 Pakistani missiles in the air.
Pakistan's Air Defense Capabilities - Chinese Missile Systems & AA Guns
India’s Operation Sindoor has seen Pakistan utilise a number of weapons and systems procured from China, including a host of Chinese-produced air defense systems. These include radar units, control systems and surface-to-air missiles (SAM) systems. In addition to Pakistan’s air force deploying J-10C fighters and air to air missiles to intercept Indian Air Force aircraft conducting air strikes Pakistan’s air defense systems have been on high aler…
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