A senior Indian Army official has revealed critical details about the foreign support extended to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, pointing to a strategic nexus involving China and Turkey. Speaking at a national defence forum, the official outlined how Beijing actively aided Islamabad during the four-day conflict while Turkey supplied advanced drone technology.
Lieutenant General Rahul R. Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), stated that while Indian and Pakistani officials were engaged in Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks, China was simultaneously providing Pakistan with live intelligence updates on Indian military movements.
"Pakistan was at the forefront, but China was providing all possible support," Lt Gen Singh noted at the ‘New Age Military Technologies’ conclave hosted by FICCI in New Delhi. He added, “Eighty-one percent of Pakistan’s military hardware is of Chinese origin. China uses Pakistan as a live testing ground for its military systems.”
The senior commander further disclosed that Turkey also played a strategic role, supplying drones that were deployed by Pakistan to target Indian military and civilian assets. Indian air defence units successfully neutralized most of the incoming threats, including missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), preventing significant damage during the conflict that spanned from May 7 to May 10.
Lt Gen Singh emphasized that India was effectively dealing with three adversaries in this operation—Pakistan, China, and Turkey—each contributing in different ways to the conflict. “The nature of modern warfare demands integrated operations. This time, it was one border, but multiple threats,” he said.
He underlined the importance of strategic escalation control and technological readiness, pointing out that Operation Sindoor showcased India’s capability to conduct precisely targeted, intelligence-driven strikes. A total of 21 targets were identified, with nine ultimately engaged. “The decision to strike was taken in the final hours. It was a tri-services operation—demonstrating India’s ability to act as a coordinated, integrated force,” he said.
Lessons from Operation Sindoor
Lt Gen Singh said that India must remain at the top of the escalation ladder, but stressed the importance of knowing when to halt operations. “War is easy to start, but difficult to stop. Once the military objective is achieved, it must be de-escalated wisely. That’s what we did—an effective strategic stroke,” he remarked.
On May 10, India struck 11 Pakistani airbases in a show of overwhelming retaliatory strength. In response, Pakistan’s DGMO initiated communication with his Indian counterpart, seeking a cessation of hostilities. An “understanding” was reached to pause the operation.
However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi later clarified that the conflict was merely paused, not concluded. “Operation Sindoor is not over yet,” the Prime Minister declared, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining strategic preparedness.
The disclosures by Lt Gen Singh offer critical insights into the evolving nature of hybrid warfare, where conventional military actions are closely supported by international alliances, technology transfers, and real-time intelligence—raising the stakes for regional security dynamics in South Asia.
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