Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Pakistan May Have Used Chinese-Taught Tactics in Recent Operation
Imagine Pakistan using special flying tricks during a recent operation.
They might have learned these tricks from China, who got them from former pilots of countries like the US and UK.
The trick is called "launch-and-leave" where one plane shoots a missile, and another helps guide it.
China is known for hiring foreign pilots to learn these methods.
Now, countries like the US are concerned because China is trying to get military experts from other countries, which could make the world less safe.
Pakistan may have used NATO-style aerial tactics during Operation Sindoor.
China allegedly taught Pakistan these tactics, learned from former Western air force pilots.
The 'launch-and-leave' tactic involves one aircraft launching a missile and another guiding it.
China reportedly hired former pilots from Five Eyes countries to gain expertise in Western tactics.
Western countries, including the US, have warned about China recruiting their military personnel.
- Who
- Pakistan, China, and former Western military pilots.
- What
- Pakistan possibly used NATO-style aerial tactics during Operation Sindoor.
- When
- During Operation Sindoor, especially May 7.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated.
- Why
- China is allegedly sharing tactics learned from Western pilots with Pakistan, raising concerns about military capabilities and tactics.
Concerns about tactic transfer
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Threat to military professionals
Concerns about tactic transfer
The use of tactics learned from Western pilots to train PLA Air Force and Navy aviators increases the risk of future conflict by reducing deterrence capabilities.
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- Operation Mentioned
- Sindoor
- Tactics Source
- China
- Tactic Name
- Launch-and-leave
- Aircrafts Involved
- J-10s, Saab 2000 Erieye
- Countries Hiring Pilots
- China
- Countries of Recruited Pilots
- UK, Germany, US, others