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Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
China Breaks Silence on Chinese Weapons in India-Pakistan Air War
China downplayed how India could benefit from studying its military technology in comments on reports that its neighbor and rival found an unexploded PL-15E missile during its recent conflict with Pakistan, . Newsweek has reached out to India's Defense Ministry for comment. The remarks mark the first time Beijing has publicly addressed the use of its weapons in the four-day military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations, the first to see a military-Pakistan-deploy a full array of advanced Chinese systems, including the HQ-9 air defense system, PL-15 missiles, and J-10C fighters, and put them to test in combat. "The missile you mentioned is an export equipment and has appeared in domestic and foreign defense exhibitions many times," Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Chinese Defense Ministry told a press conference on Wednesday, when asked about reports on the missile. The PL-15E is an export version of a Chinese long-range air-to-air missile with an active radar seeker, capable of targeting enemy aircraft beyond visual range. Earlier this month, India's Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Amit Malviya published footage of the supposed Chinese missile, purportedly recovered in Punjab. According to multiple news reports, it was the third instance where remnants of the PL-15E were found on Indian territory during the India-Pakistan conflict from May 7 to May 10. The collection of debris holds significance for India-a growing U.S. partner-for technical examination and potential reverse engineering-and for its allies. The missiles were used during a massive air battle that took place between India and Pakistan, with the latter claiming to have taken down several of India's French-made Rafale jets using Chinese J-10 fighters. The United States has long considered South Asia a vital region in global peace and security. Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said, translated from Chinese: "India and Pakistan are neighbors who cannot move away. We hope that both sides should remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Christopher Clary, non-resident fellow with Stimson's South Asia program, wrote in published analysis: "The performance of these newer Chinese systems on the battlefield is of immense importance to states that worry about a future confrontation with China. Likewise, their performance matters for a large number of militaries considering the purchase of Chinese equipment for their own defense needs." China could be fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters to Pakistan, signaling deepening military ties amid rising tensions after recent cross-border violence with India. Related Articles China Reacts to Trump Taiwan Arms Report: 'Red Line'China Warns US Over Trump's 'Golden Dome'Trump and Xi Jinping May Have a Call Amid 'Stalled' Talks: Scott BessentDrinking Water Contamination Sparks Faucet Recall 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Breaks Silence on Chinese Weapons in India-Pakistan Air War
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. China downplayed how India could benefit from studying its military technology in comments on reports that its neighbor and rival found an unexploded PL-15E missile during its recent conflict with Pakistan, . Newsweek has reached out to India's Defense Ministry for comment. Why It Matters The remarks mark the first time Beijing has publicly addressed the use of its weapons in the four-day military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations, the first to see a military—Pakistan—deploy a full array of advanced Chinese systems, including the HQ-9 air defense system, PL-15 missiles, and J-10C fighters, and put them to test in combat. Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International... Scale models of the J-15T fighter jet and the PL-15 missile are on display at the exhibition hall of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) on day 2 of the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China 2024. More Zou Wei/VCG/AP What To Know "The missile you mentioned is an export equipment and has appeared in domestic and foreign defense exhibitions many times," Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Chinese Defense Ministry told a press conference on Wednesday, when asked about reports on the missile. The PL-15E is an export version of a Chinese long-range air-to-air missile with an active radar seeker, capable of targeting enemy aircraft beyond visual range. Earlier this month, India's Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Amit Malviya published footage of the supposed Chinese missile, purportedly recovered in Punjab. According to multiple news reports, it was the third instance where remnants of the PL-15E were found on Indian territory during the India-Pakistan conflict from May 7 to May 10. A fully intact Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile was recovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab—clearly launched from a PAF jet, most likely a JF-17. It failed to detonate. — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 9, 2025 The collection of debris holds significance for India—a growing U.S. partner—for technical examination and potential reverse engineering—and for its allies. The missiles were used during a massive air battle that took place between India and Pakistan, with the latter claiming to have taken down several of India's French-made Rafale jets using Chinese J-10 fighters. The United States has long considered South Asia a vital region in global peace and security. What People Are Saying Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said, translated from Chinese: "India and Pakistan are neighbors who cannot move away. We hope that both sides should remain calm and restrained to avoid further complicating the situation. China is willing to continue to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and stability. Christopher Clary, non-resident fellow with Stimson's South Asia program, wrote in published analysis: "The performance of these newer Chinese systems on the battlefield is of immense importance to states that worry about a future confrontation with China. Likewise, their performance matters for a large number of militaries considering the purchase of Chinese equipment for their own defense needs." What Happens Next China could be fast-tracking delivery of its advanced J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters to Pakistan, signaling deepening military ties amid rising tensions after recent cross-border violence with India.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India Pakistan News LIVE Updates: After Operation Sindoor, intel agencies scan cross-border communication for terror links
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Operation Sindoor not only marked a decisive military and strategic win for India but also laid bare critical weaknesses in Pakistan's military, particularly its heavy dependence on Chinese defense equipment. With nearly 82% of Pakistan's defense imports sourced from China, the operation served as a real-world trial for Beijing's weaponry—one that exposed major flaws when pitted against a combination of Indian and Western systems. Indian forces successfully struck and neutralized key Pakistani military and terror-related infrastructure, often bypassing or overwhelming Chinese-origin air defense platforms like the HQ-9. The Chinese-made system failed to intercept multiple Indian missile strikes, including those carried out with the BrahMos missile. Reports also point to underperformance or outright failure of other Chinese systems during the operation—from PL-15 air-to-air missiles and J-10C fighter jets to naval frigates—leaving Pakistan's defenses compromised and unable to mount an effective response to India's offensive. These combat failures have implications far beyond the subcontinent. The inability of Chinese weapons to perform under battlefield conditions has further damaged China's already-fragile standing as a global arms exporter. Defense analysts argue that the outcome of Operation Sindoor confirms longstanding concerns about the quality and reliability of Chinese military equipment. The results are likely to worsen China's declining arms exports, which have been dropping in recent years due to similar performance and quality issues. This credibility gap creates a strategic opportunity for other defense manufacturers—including India—to promote their own battle-tested and reliable systems in the global market. Multiple reports confirmed the failure of Pakistan's Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense system to intercept Indian aircraft or missiles during the conflict. Indian forces effectively jammed and bypassed air defense units deployed around strategic sites. The underperformance of HQ-9 and other Chinese systems has raised significant doubts about their detection and interception capabilities, particularly against modern Indian and Western platforms. Chinese nationals reportedly voiced criticism on social media, attributing the HQ-9's failure to "inadequate training and operational inefficiencies on the Pakistani side." The PL-15, a Chinese beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile often compared to the American AIM-120D, also failed to meet expectations. Some reportedly missed their targets entirely or malfunctioned mid-flight. Indian officials even displayed fragments of a PL-15 missile recovered in Hoshiarpur, which landed without hitting anything—undermining Chinese claims about the missile's effectiveness. While pro-Chinese media claimed successful hits by PL-15 missiles, these reports were "largely considered propaganda" and lacked independent verification. Marketed as a 'carrier killer,' the Chinese-made CM-400AKG was easily detected by India's Netra and AWACS platforms. Despite its high speed, the missile's lack of stealth and limited terminal maneuverability made it highly vulnerable to jamming and spoofing. Pakistan deployed J-10C and JF-17 Block III fighter jets—both Chinese platforms equipped with PL-15 missiles—during the operation. However, they failed to significantly disrupt Indian airstrikes. Claims that these jets shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafales, remain "unsubstantiated and unverified by independent sources." Notably, Pakistan has provided no physical evidence such as debris of downed Indian jets to support these claims. Many military analysts described the performance of these fighters as lackluster when faced with Indian aircraft, which included a mix of Western and Russian-origin platforms. Follow TOI for live updates:
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Army official says Pause in India-Pak hostilities to continue : India Pakistan News Live: Pause in India-Pak hostilities to continue, says Army official
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Operation Sindoor not only marked a decisive military and strategic win for India but also laid bare critical weaknesses in Pakistan's military, particularly its heavy dependence on Chinese defense equipment. With nearly 82% of Pakistan's defense imports sourced from China, the operation served as a real-world trial for Beijing's weaponry—one that exposed major flaws when pitted against a combination of Indian and Western forces successfully struck and neutralized key Pakistani military and terror-related infrastructure, often bypassing or overwhelming Chinese-origin air defense platforms like the HQ-9. The Chinese-made system failed to intercept multiple Indian missile strikes, including those carried out with the BrahMos also point to underperformance or outright failure of other Chinese systems during the operation—from PL-15 air-to-air missiles and J-10C fighter jets to naval frigates—leaving Pakistan's defenses compromised and unable to mount an effective response to India's combat failures have implications far beyond the subcontinent. The inability of Chinese weapons to perform under battlefield conditions has further damaged China's already-fragile standing as a global arms exporter. Defense analysts argue that the outcome of Operation Sindoor confirms longstanding concerns about the quality and reliability of Chinese military equipment. The results are likely to worsen China's declining arms exports, which have been dropping in recent years due to similar performance and quality credibility gap creates a strategic opportunity for other defense manufacturers—including India—to promote their own battle-tested and reliable systems in the global reports confirmed the failure of Pakistan's Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense system to intercept Indian aircraft or missiles during the conflict. Indian forces effectively jammed and bypassed air defense units deployed around strategic sites. The underperformance of HQ-9 and other Chinese systems has raised significant doubts about their detection and interception capabilities, particularly against modern Indian and Western nationals reportedly voiced criticism on social media, attributing the HQ-9's failure to "inadequate training and operational inefficiencies on the Pakistani side."The PL-15, a Chinese beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile often compared to the American AIM-120D, also failed to meet expectations. Some reportedly missed their targets entirely or malfunctioned mid-flight. Indian officials even displayed fragments of a PL-15 missile recovered in Hoshiarpur, which landed without hitting anything—undermining Chinese claims about the missile's pro-Chinese media claimed successful hits by PL-15 missiles, these reports were "largely considered propaganda" and lacked independent as a 'carrier killer,' the Chinese-made CM-400AKG was easily detected by India's Netra and AWACS platforms. Despite its high speed, the missile's lack of stealth and limited terminal maneuverability made it highly vulnerable to jamming and deployed J-10C and JF-17 Block III fighter jets—both Chinese platforms equipped with PL-15 missiles—during the operation. However, they failed to significantly disrupt Indian airstrikes. Claims that these jets shot down multiple Indian aircraft, including Rafales, remain "unsubstantiated and unverified by independent sources." Notably, Pakistan has provided no physical evidence such as debris of downed Indian jets to support these military analysts described the performance of these fighters as lackluster when faced with Indian aircraft, which included a mix of Western and Russian-origin TOI for live updates:
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
After Indian missile blitz, Pakistan weighs shifting Army HQ from Chaklala to Islamabad: Reports
Pakistan is weighing a relocation of its Army General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to Islamabad after Indian precision strikes hit the Nur Khan airbase on May 10. Satellite imagery confirmed structural damage, raising alarms within Pakistan's military. The Nur Khan base—adjacent to GHQ—houses critical air force assets and nuclear command systems. Sources suggest the move is intended to reduce vulnerability, but Indian officials view it as a sign of strategic weakness amid an escalating standoff between the two nuclear neighbours. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Satellite images confirm damage at critical base Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads General Munir moved to bunker, VIP security tightened Strategic shockwaves: More than a tactical strike Indian officials: GHQ move a sign of desperation Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Pakistan is reportedly considering relocating its Army General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala in Rawalpindi to Islamabad. This decision follows Indian Air Force strikes on the Nur Khan airbase on 10 May, which caused visible structural damage. Intelligence sources confirmed the plan and linked it directly to the rising security concerns surrounding the existing GHQ Khan airbase, situated just 10 kilometres from Islamabad, is a strategic military site. It sits beside Pakistan's GHQ and is responsible for housing vital transport aircraft, surveillance systems, and refuelling Indian Air Force precision strikes on Nur Khan Airbase in Pakistan's Rawalpindi on May 10, Pakistan is now considering relocating its Army General Headquarters (GHQ) from Chaklala, Rawalpindi, to Islamabad. Army Chief residence also to be moved accordingly, tweeted OSINT visuals from MIZAZVISION, a Chinese firm, and India's Kawa Space, showed serious damage to the base. Images captured broken fuel trucks, a collapsed warehouse roof, and debris strewn near the main told News18, 'The deep penetration of Indian drones in Rawalpindi came a major shock. To avoid concentrating leadership and assets in one vulnerable location, the army is thinking of shifting Chinese-supplied HQ-9 and LY-80 systems."Air Marshal A.K. Bharti also presented "before and after" imagery during a press briefing, clearly depicting the impact at Nur Khan airfield. The base had been neutralised in a way that, as sources describe, "severed critical links between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) leadership and its operational units."Following the strikes, reports confirmed that Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir was moved to a fortified bunker within GHQ in the early hours of Saturday. This movement came amidst concerns about further Indian strikes. Sources say the potential new location for GHQ could be in Balochistan or Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, areas offering natural defences like mountainous GHQ's current location in Rawalpindi is highly populated and lacks such geographical protection. "The Pakistan army thinks the Indian side has signalled by sending drones near the stadium. This raised alarms about gaps in radar coverage and electronic warfare capabilities. MIZAZVISION and Kawa Space confirmed damage to the infrastructure, including fuel depots and drone hangars," sources Nur Khan base has long been a critical asset for Pakistan. It includes Saab Erieye surveillance planes, IL-78 refuelling aircraft, and C-130 transporters. It also houses PAF College Chaklala and supports drone warfare close proximity to Pakistan's Strategic Plans Division—the body responsible for securing an estimated 170 or more nuclear warheads—adds to the strategic sensitivity. Indian missiles, including BrahMos, HAMMER, and SCALP, struck 11 Pakistani bases in what was reported to be a larger operation than the earlier Operation told News18 that the attack on Nur Khan marked a decisive point in the ongoing confrontation between the two within the Indian government see the possible relocation of Pakistan's military headquarters as a sign of pressure. "Relocating GHQ's command-and-control systems would take years and billions of dollars and is going to be a challenge for a debt-ridden economy," they added, "Drone attacks revealed weaknesses in overlapping radar coverage, especially near the capital. The inability to protect GHQ and Nur Khan undermines Pakistan's narrative of military parity with India."As the conflict evolves, Pakistan's military establishment is now confronting hard questions about its vulnerability and readiness. The GHQ, once seen as a symbol of secure command, now appears now, no final decision has been announced, but the growing calls to move headquarters underline a fundamental shift in Pakistan's defensive calculations. The government remains tight-lipped, even as sources confirm that senior leadership is weighing options with urgency.
