As reported by IDRW, in a revelation that raises serious concerns for India’s national security, Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), has hinted that China provided real-time intelligence to Pakistan during the recent India–Pakistan conflict, codenamed Operation Sindoor. According to Lt Gen Singh, this intelligence support helped the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) track Indian Air Force (IAF) operations, including a planned BrahMos missile strike on Pakistan’s key fighter jet production centre at Kamra.
Speaking at the ‘New Age Military Technologies’ seminar organised by FICCI, Lt Gen Singh stated that during de-escalation talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan, the Pakistani side revealed they were aware of specific IAF strike plans. This included the vector of a Su-30MKI aircraft armed with the BrahMos-A air-launched cruise missile, which was reportedly targeting the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in Kamra, a critical site where Pakistan co-develops and assembles the JF-17 fighter jets in partnership with China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corporation.
The Pakistani DGMO reportedly pleaded for the strike to be called off during the talks, citing knowledge of India’s operational intent. This information, according to Indian sources, could only have come through direct Chinese surveillance support—possibly via satellite imagery or electronic intelligence.
PAC Kamra is one of the most strategically important facilities in Pakistan’s defence ecosystem. It houses assembly lines for fighter aircraft, radar and avionics units, and is central to Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder and J-10C fleet operations. A successful strike by India would have dealt a significant blow to Pakistan’s aerial combat readiness.
Operation Sindoor, which began on May 7, 2025, was launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. Over the next four days, India launched coordinated precision strikes on Pakistani terror infrastructure and military assets. Targets included key airbases like Nur Khan, Sargodha, and Bholari, with India deploying advanced weaponry such as BrahMos cruise missiles, SCALP-EG air-to-ground missiles, and Spice-2000 precision bombs. Pakistan’s losses reportedly included three JF-17 Thunders, two Mirage fighters, an F-16, a Saab 2000 Erieye AWACS, and a C-130B military transport aircraft.
Lt Gen Singh’s disclosure suggests that China’s surveillance and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) infrastructure was actively used to monitor IAF strike formations and relay data to Pakistani command centres. This level of cooperation represents a new dimension in the China–Pakistan strategic alliance—one that directly impacts India’s security planning.
Social media activity and defence watchers had already hinted at Chinese assistance to Pakistan during the conflict. Now, with confirmation from a top Indian military leader, it is clear that Beijing’s role extended well beyond arms supply or diplomatic support. Chinese ISR assets gave Pakistan a crucial tactical advantage by helping it anticipate IAF operations in real time.
For Indian defence planners, this marks a turning point. The two-front threat is no longer theoretical. India must now strengthen its counter-surveillance, space-based ISR, and cyber capabilities to ensure operational secrecy. The revelation also underscores the importance of investing in stealth technology, electromagnetic warfare systems, and satellite protection mechanisms.
China’s expanding military footprint in South Asia, including its technological integration into Pakistan’s air and missile systems, means future conflicts may involve coordinated responses by both adversaries. As the regional security dynamic evolves, India will need to recalibrate its doctrine and preparedness to safeguard its interests in a highly contested environment.
