ISLAMABAD (Oct 7) — Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has claimed that Chinese-made weapon systems used during the four-day military conflict with India in May “performed exceptionally well,” according to a report published by Bloomberg on Monday.
In an interview cited by Dawn, Chaudhry — who serves as the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s armed forces — praised China’s defence technology and said recent Chinese platforms had “demonstrated exceptionally well” during the confrontation.
“Of course, lately, recent Chinese platforms, they’ve demonstrated exceptionally well,” Chaudhry said when asked about the performance of the Pakistan Army’s Chinese-origin military assets.
Although Chaudhry did not specify which platforms he was referring to, analysts believe he was likely referencing JF-17 fighter jets, HQ-series air defence systems, and armoured vehicles jointly developed or supplied by China.
Pakistan has deepened its defence ties with Beijing over the past decade, acquiring a wide range of military equipment — from fighter aircraft to drones, tanks, and naval frigates — as part of what both sides describe as an “all-weather strategic partnership.”
The remarks come amid a period of heightened regional tension following Operation Sindoor, the Indian military campaign launched in response to a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam in April.
While Pakistan’s military has publicly downplayed the extent of its losses during the operation, Chaudhry’s comments appear aimed at reaffirming confidence in Chinese defence technology at a time when Islamabad faces growing scrutiny over its reliance on Beijing for military hardware.