Sun May 11 00:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Admits Using Chinese PL-15 Missile Against India
**ISLAMABAD, May 9, 2025** – The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) confirmed Friday its use of the advanced Chinese PL-15 missile against India. A malfunctioning PL-15 missile, launched by Pakistan, landed in Indian territory and was subsequently recovered by Indian security forces, prompting the PAF’s admission.
The revelation has sparked global interest, particularly given the PL-15’s advanced capabilities and the fact that China has not previously deployed it publicly. Experts believe the missile, designed for long-range air-to-air combat (with a range reportedly up to 200 kilometers), is comparable in capability to India’s most advanced missiles. The missile’s recovery provides valuable intelligence for both India and the West.
The PL-15, reportedly recently supplied to Pakistan by China, is said to be a variant of the full-capability version, with some experts suggesting its performance is somewhat limited compared to the Chinese military’s top-of-the-line models. China’s reluctance to export the full-capability PL-15 version highlights its desire to maintain technological superiority.
The incident is likely to intensify tensions between India and Pakistan, and also has implications for the US. The US is reportedly developing its own AIM-260 tactical missile to counter the PL-15’s capabilities, making the recovered missile a significant intelligence asset. Experts anticipate that this incident will be discussed extensively in bilateral talks between India and the United States.
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