As easy as ABC? How Pakistan unified radars, jets and warning aircraft against India

In a report on Monday, China Space News said the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) deployed a “locked by A, launched by B, guided by C” combat system, integrating ground radars with fighter jets, and airborne warning aircraft.

Unlike traditional air combat, where a single jet handles detection and missile guidance, Pakistan’s approach shared real-time data.

First, ground systems locked onto targets, then patrol jets launched missiles from safe distances, and finally airborne warning and control systems (Awacs) seamlessly guided the ordnance to its mark, according to the report.

China Space News is published by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation – key developers of China’s missile and air defence systems.

South China Morning Post