Military officials from China and Pakistan held a strategic meeting on May 16 to bolster the Pakistan Army’s access to China’s Beidou satellite system. The development came days after India crippled Pakistan’s air defence systems in Lahore and conducted coordinated precision strikes on at least eight Pakistani military bases.

The meeting between the two militaries was aimed at enhancing the support for the Pakistani Army in terms of satellite coverage and informing them about Indian activities.

The meeting also focused on the integration of 5G communication systems to enhance real-time coordination and surveillance capabilities.

During Operation Sindoor, China reportedly provided comprehensive satellite coverage support to Pakistan. However, despite the assistance of Chinese military hardware and systems, the Pakistan Army suffered a significant defeat at the hands of the Indian military.

Indian forces relied heavily on indigenous weapon systems to counter Chinese-made jets and missile systems used by the Pakistan Army. India also deployed its S-400 air defence systems and foiled an aerial attack by Pakistan after Operation Sindoor was launched.

Key Pakistani air defence setups and aircraft were neutralised, and the Indian Army launched strong offensives against Pakistani positions along the Line of Control (LoC). Pakistan’s defence arsenal, primarily composed of Chinese jets and missile systems, was unable to hold its ground.

India deployed around 10 satellites to monitor Pakistani troop movements and activities along the border, giving Indian forces a strategic upper hand throughout the conflict.

The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the India and Pakistan reached an understanding on halting all military actions on May 10.