New Delhi: The Indian Armed Forces today displayed debris from a Chinese-origin PL-15 air-to-air missile and Turkish-made drones, confirming their use by Pakistan in a recent cross-border attack.
The evidence underscores Pakistan’s reliance on foreign-supplied advanced weaponry amid escalating tensions.
Air Marshal AK Bharti, addressing the media, stated, “This was a different kind of warfare and is bound to happen. God forbid, but if we fight another war, that would be completely different from this one. It is a cat-and-mouse game, and we need to be ahead of the curve to beat the adversary.”
His remarks highlight the evolving nature of threats, including drone swarms and long-range missiles.
Multi-Layered Defence in Action from Navy
Vice Admiral AN Pramod emphasized India’s robust surveillance and response mechanisms: “Effectively using multiple sensors and inputs, we are maintaining continuous surveillance to degrade or neutralize threats as they emerge… Our layered fleet air defence mechanism counters all threats—be it drones, high-speed missiles, or enemy aircraft.”
Evidence of Foreign-Made Arsenal
The wreckage displayed included:
– PL-15 Missile A Chinese beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, indicating Pakistan’s use of advanced Chinese weaponry.
– Turkish Drones: Remnants of the YIHA and Songar drones, sourced from Turkey, were also shot down by Indian forces.
The military’s public display of the debris serves as a direct message to both Pakistan and its arms suppliers. The use of Chinese and Turkish equipment in hostile actions against India raises concerns over regional arms proliferation. As tensions persist, India continues to bolster its defence systems, ensuring readiness for emerging threats in an unpredictable security landscape.
