On May 7, 2025, a major air battle occurred between Pakistan and India. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
In this battle, the Pakistan Air Force shot down India's modern Rafale aircraft, manufactured in France, using J-10C fighter jets and PL-15 missiles produced in China. This event sparked extensive discussions about military technologies and the effectiveness of weapons.
Approximately 110 military aircraft participated in the battle. Pakistan's J-10C aircraft were able to accurately target with long-range PL-15 missiles.
Experts believe that situational awareness played a key role in the battle rather than technical superiority. Pakistan successfully integrated air, ground, and space surveillance assets into a single network, allowing them to detect enemy movements in advance.
An error by Indian intelligence affected the outcome of the battle. They misjudged the maximum range of the PL-15 missile, which is actually capable of striking targets over 200 kilometers away.
Additionally, Pakistan effectively implemented a "kill chain" system. In this system, surveillance assets developed by China and Sweden worked together, allowing pilots to operate accurately even without radar.
The loss of the Rafale aircraft dealt a serious blow to India's military strategy. However, India quickly developed new tactics and launched retaliatory strikes against Pakistani military targets in the following days.
Specifically, several radars and airfields were attacked using Indian BrahMos missiles. This event was a strategic victory for China.
After the effectiveness of the J-10C and PL-15 weapons was proven, other countries began to show interest in Chinese military technology. For example, Indonesia is reconsidering its orders for the Rafale aircraft.
This situation indicates an increasing presence of Chinese weapons in the global military market.
