The security landscape between India and Pakistan has significantly shifted following India’s launch of Operation Sindoor and the ensuing four-day air war between May 7 and May 10, 2025. Since then, the Indian military has acknowledged the loss of several aircraft and confirmed that China facilitated Pakistan during the conflict.

Recently, Indian Army Vice Chief Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh revealed that during Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level talks, Pakistan disclosed intelligence about India’s “important vectors” being primed and ready for action. He said this indicates Pakistan was receiving real-time satellite updates from China.

India has since conducted a series of missile tests and is rapidly upgrading infrastructure at an airbase near the China border in Arunachal Pradesh.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s geopolitical stature has risen significantly after the war. In a major development, China has committed to supply forty J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan—an advancement expected to alter the balance of military assets in the region.

To discuss and analyze these critical developments, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi.