On May 16, Chinese and Pakistani military officials met for a strategic meeting with the aim of opening up the Pakistan Army's access to China's Beidou satellite navigation system.
This action came hot on the heels of India's successful missions that severely crippled Pakistan's air defence network in Lahore and struck at least eight Pakistani military installations precisely.
The meeting was geared towards improving satellite coverage support to the Pakistani troops and keeping them better updated on Indian troop movements.
The meeting further focused on the implementation of 5G communication technology to enhance real-time coordination and surveillance capacities.
In the recent Operation Sindoor, China is said to have extended wide satellite coverage to Pakistan. However, even with the support of Chinese military systems and hardware, the Pakistan Army suffered a significant setback courtesy of Indian forces.
India's defense used locally developed weapons to counter Chinese-produced aircraft and missile systems used by Pakistan. India's deployment of its S-400 air defense system was vital in defeating a Pakistani air attack after the initiation of Operation Sindoor.
A number of important Pakistani air defence facilities and aircraft were put out of action, and Indian forces initiated aggressive attacks along the Line of Control (LoC). The defence capabilities of the Pakistan Army, with such heavy dependence on Chinese aircraft and missile defence systems, eventually proved unable to resist the Indian attack. India made use of around 10 satellites to monitor Pakistani troop movements and operations along the border, giving Indian forces a strategic edge during the conflict.
The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan agreed to suspend all military action on May 10.
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