Asia | Top Gun
Chinese weapons gave Pakistan a new edge against India
America and its allies are now scrambling for details
|Delhi and Islamabad|2 min read
India’s four-day military showdown with Pakistan set several new precedents. For military officials from outside the region, the most intriguing one was Pakistan’s use of advanced Chinese fighter jets and missiles in aerial combat with Western-made counterparts.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Top gun”
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May 17th 2025
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