Pakistan, May 12 -- The recent military clash between Pakistan and India has reportedly marked the first-ever combat use of China's PL-15 air-to-air missile, signalling a significant shift in South Asia's defense dynamics. This development has attracted global attention, not just for the escalation, but for the broader implications in the international arms race.

Pakistan's Air Force used Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets during the conflict, and reports suggest these jets may have deployed the PL-15 missile to shoot down Indian Rafale aircraft. Fragments of the missile were allegedly found near Hoshiarpur in India's Punjab state, hinting at its involvement. While Pakistan confirmed the use of J-10Cs, it did not officially name the munitio...