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India Pakistan conflict: During the tension with India, Pakistan has faced severe losses. The Indian Army not only destroyed its air bases but also devastated its air defense systems. Now, China has once again come forward to provide assistance. On May 16, an important meeting took place between military officials of China and Pakistan, in which the expansion of China's military satellite system BeiDou to the Pakistani army was discussed.
Recently, during Operation Sindoor, China had also aided Pakistan by providing its satellite coverage. However, this move by China could not prevent the destruction of Pakistan's terrorist bases, air bases, and radar systems. Nevertheless, China is still not showing any willingness to improve and is discussing the increase of satellite coverage.
According to India Today, the purpose of the meeting between the Chinese and Pakistani armies was to increase support for the Pakistani army in terms of satellite coverage and to inform them about Indian activities. The meeting also discussed enhancing real-time coordination and monitoring capabilities using 5G communication systems.
Pakistan had used everything from Chinese fighter jets to its air defense systems during clashes with India. The Indian Army had completely destroyed Pakistan's air defense system AQ-9 in Lahore. This system was also made in China. Thus, it was not just a setback for Pakistan, but it also harmed China. Meanwhile, India had deployed 10 satellites to keep an eye on the Pakistani army's activities at the border, giving the Indian Army an advantage during the overall war-like atmosphere.
After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India carried out airstrikes on 6-7 May under Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. More than 100 terrorists were killed. The family of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar suffered severe losses, with over 10 family members and four other close associates killed. Subsequently, Pakistan made failed attempts to attack India using Turkish drones, but India's air defense system shot down all of them mid-air.
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