International, Defence and Summits · 11 May 2026

China Confirms On-Site Technical Support to Pakistan During Operation Sindoor

Exam-focused facts from the 11 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • China confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during a four-day conflict with India known as Operation Sindoor.
  • Technical support was provided by Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute.
  • The Pakistan air force operates a fleet of J-10CE jets produced by an AVIC subsidiary.
  • Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt General Rahul R Singh asserted that China used satellites to monitor Indian military deployment during the conflict.
  • Reports indicate that China plans to sell the J-35 stealth bomber to Pakistan.

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