ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has claimed success in downing five Indian fighter jets using Chinese-supplied J-10C fighter aircraft and advanced PL-15E air-to-air missiles, in an escalation of tensions with India. This development reflects China’s increasing role in Pakistan’s defense capabilities as well as shifting dynamics of aerial warfare across South Asia.South China Morning PostBusiness InsiderPakistani officials reported the engagements occurred during India’s Operation Sindoor airstrikes targeting militant infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. To respond to India’s attack, the Pakistan Air Force deployed J-10C fighter aircraft, which intercepted and shot down multiple Indian aircraft including three French-made Rafales, one Russian MiG-29,...