- June 8th, 2026
One year after Pakistan’s controversial claim that it shot down Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets using Chinese-made PL-15E missiles, China’s military technology is once again at the center of a major international debate. This time, attention has shifted to...
The recovery of largely intact Chinese-origin PL-15E beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missiles during the May 2025 aerial engagements linked to Operation Sindoor has emerged as one of India’s most consequential military intelligence gains in recent years. Defence analysts describe the incident...
India has reportedly captured an unprecedented trove of digital and electromagnetic signatures from Pakistan’s frontline Chinese-built military platforms. Sources within India’s defence and intelligence establishment confirm that the data was collected during a classified military initiative earlier this year—Operation Sindoor—an...
In the ongoing reconfiguration of global air combat strategy, few technologies are attracting as much scrutiny—and quiet admiration—as China’s PL-15E beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile. When the China Airborne Missile Academy (CAMA) showcased the PL-15E with its unique folded-fin design last...