By now, we all know about the India-Pak situation and how, one after another, India continues to pull the strings to make matters worse. Now what choice does a country 7 times smaller than it’s neighbour has? Fight back. This is exactly what Pakistan is doing now. I mean, you can’t just expect it to sit back and watch.
You threaten to cut off our water, send our patients back and openly massacre Muslims in the name of revenge and then expect us to stay complacent?
Recent reports confirm that China has delivered its cutting-edge PL-15 missiles to Pakistan. And as expected, it has been met with hand-wringing in the Indian and Western media. However, all these media platforms must know that this is not an act of provocation; it is just a long overdue reply to balance the scales.
PL-15: A Game-Changer in Air Combat
The PL-15 is a formidable weapon; a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM). The missile is said to have a range of over 200 kilometers, powered by advanced AESA radar technology. In simpler terms, it gives our pilots the ability to strike first and strike accurately, even before other aircraft come close enough to pose a serious threat.
For years, Pakistan’s Air Force has been quietly modernising, often overshadowed by India’s massive defense budget. Yet despite New Delhi’s PR machinery touting its “superiority,” Pakistan has consistently maintained credible deterrence. This was shown during the 2019 post-Balakot fight where our pilots downed an Indian aircraft and captured one of their pilots alive (the “tea is fantastic” reference).
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The arrival of the PL-15 missiles, particularly when integrated into our JF-17 Block III fleet, gives Pakistan a much-needed technological edge; one that cannot be dismissed so easily.
Strategic Timing: Why Pakistan Needs this Now
China’s expedited delivery of the PL-15 is not about “offense.” It is about credible deterrence. A strong Pakistan Air Force equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry like the PL-15 ensures that any future misadventures will be met with swift and decisive retaliation. It also sends a clear signal to the world: Pakistan is not isolated, nor is it defenseless.
The Hypocrisy of Western Narratives
The double standards in international commentary are glaring. When India acquires cutting-edge missiles like the Meteor for its Rafales, it’s hailed as “modernisation” and “self-defense.” When Pakistan acquires similar capabilities like PL-15, it’s labelled “destabilisation.” Pakistan has repeatedly called for dialogue, for peace and for de-escalation. Yet we are left with little choice but to prepare for the worst. Strategic parity is not optional for us but it is essential for our survival.
Moreover, critics conveniently forget that Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine is defensive. If India feels threatened by Pakistan acquiring defensive capabilities, perhaps it should introspect on why its neighbours feel the need to arm themselves in the first place.
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