Global militaries examine India-Pakistan jet clash for tactical insights

The recent dogfight offers rare real-world data on advanced air-to-air weapons.
Text: Óscar Ontañón Docal
Published 2025-05-09

The latest news on India and Pakistan. We now know that militaries worldwide are carefully studying the recent aerial clash between Pakistani and Indian jets, where Chinese-made J-10 fighters reportedly downed Indian aircraft.

The encounter is drawing attention due to the possible engagement of China's PL-15 missile against Europe's Meteor system, offering rare data on advanced air-to-air weapons in real combat. The lessons could shape air strategies from the Indo-Pacific to Europe.

China's PL-15 missile

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