Chinese Weapons ‘Performed Exceptionally Well’ During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Claims

<p>Pakistan&rsquo;s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, recently claimed that Chinese-made weapons &ldquo;performed exceptionally well&rdquo; during <a title=”Operation Sindoor” href=”https://news.abplive.com/topic/operation-sindoor” data-type=”interlinkingkeywords”>Operation Sindoor</a> against India. In an interview with Bloomberg, he specifically highlighted aircraft such as the JF-17 Thunder and J-10C, praising their effectiveness.</p>
<p>Chaudhry also claimed that Pakistan downed seven Indian jets, a statement contradicted by the Indian side showing Pakistani losses-including F-16s and JF-17s-outnumbered India’s.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, Indian defence sources have offered a markedly different account. Multiple Pakistani aircraft, including F-16s and JF-17s, were neutralised during the operation, suggesting that these so-called &ldquo;exceptional&rdquo; planes had little impact on the battlefield. Indian officials also report that Pakistan&rsquo;s claimed success-such as downing seven Indian jets-does not align with facts on the ground, where Pakistani losses reportedly outnumbered India&rsquo;s.</p>
<p>While Pakistani officials frame the operation as a demonstration of Chinese equipment&rsquo;s effectiveness, India emphasises the broader picture: strategy, discipline, and operational readiness proved decisive. Analysts suggest that Pakistan&rsquo;s focus on self-congratulatory statements reflects a chronic pattern of overconfidence and reliance on imported arms.</p>
<p>Pakistan continues to highlight its Chinese-made jets, India&rsquo;s account paints a different reality. The operation reinforces that modern warfare is determined not only by equipment but also by planning, execution, and preparedness. Pakistan&rsquo;s narrative may appeal domestically, but on the ground, India&rsquo;s professionalism and tactical advantage were unmistakable.</p>