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Chinese PL-15E Missile Debuts Amid India-Pakistan Air Clashes

5/10/2025

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On May 9, 2025, the remnants of a Chinese-made PL-15E missile were discovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, after intense air clashes with Pakistan. This incident signifies the missile's debut in combat, as Pakistan asserts it successfully downed several Indian jets, heightening fears over escalating military advancements in the region.

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On May 9, 2025, the remnants of a Chinese-made PL-15E missile were discovered in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India, after intense air clashes with Pakistan. This incident signifies the missile's debut in combat, as Pakistan asserts it successfully downed several Indian jets, heightening fears over escalating military advancements in the region.