The recent sparks of war between India and Pakistan, apart from the long-standing Kashmir issue, have brought renewed attention to Chinese weapons,

From missiles targeting broad swaths of territory to water as a weapon, the threshold for the next war has been lowered.

The conflict shows how air combat now happens well beyond visual range and also highlights the growing role of China's influence and military power

Lying at the heart of the Pakistani military establishment, the Pakistan Air Force base at Chakalala was the prime target of the Indian Air Force that was caught in the combat after it struck the terrorist hideouts.

Without divulging the details, the Indian Air Force on Sunday admitted to combat losses that it suffered during recent clashes with Pakistan. When asked about the downing of

Pakistani officials have said Saturday’s ceasefire with India reestablished deterrence. But New Delhi insists the rules of engagement have irrevocably changed.

This caution means they are absolutely sure Pakistan can’t keep back, Pakistan has no means to pull these weapons out and put them on missiles or aircraft and shoot them at India, says Cooper.

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

Also in the Middle East, the 1973 Battle of El Mansoura, between Egypt and Israel, lasted just under an hour and involved up to 164 Israeli planes and 62 Egyptian aircraft. Israel suffered the heavier losses in terms of planes, according to Norwich University, though later turned the 1973 Middle East War.