📰 BREAKING: China Using Pakistan as ‘Live Lab’, Says Indian Army Deputy Chief
July 4, 2025, New Delhi — In a sharp revelation, India’s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Rahul Singh, claimed that
China is using Pakistan as a live battlefield laboratory to test its military weapons and intelligence systems. The comment comes amid rising concerns over the growing strategic collaboration between Beijing and Islamabad.
🔍 81% of Pakistan’s Military Gear Comes From China
According to Lt Gen Singh,
81% of Pakistan’s defence imports between 2019 and 2024 came from China, including drones, missiles, and surveillance equipment.
“This is more than just support—it’s a full-scale testing arrangement,” he said during a defence strategy seminar in Delhi.
“China is watching how their weapons perform in a real war-like environment, without risking its own soldiers.”
📡 China Gave Pakistan Real-Time Intelligence During Operation Sindoor
Singh pointed to
Operation Sindoor, India’s swift military response to the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam. He revealed that during the 4-day conflict in May, Pakistani officials seemed aware of India’s missile deployment and positions
even before action began.
“Their DGMO told us, ‘We know your vectors are primed—pull them back,’” Singh noted.
“That information could only have come from China’s surveillance and satellite data.”
🛰️ Turkey Also Backed Pakistan With Drone Support
Beyond China,
Turkey also provided drones and logistical aid to Pakistan during the brief conflict.
“We were effectively fighting three adversaries at one border,” Singh said.
“Pakistan in front, China behind it, and Turkey supporting from the sides.”
This multi-layered alliance raises serious concerns about regional security dynamics and possible two-front threats for India in the future.
🇮🇳 India’s Defence Response: Urgent Upgrades Needed
India’s military is now fast-tracking its
air defence, electronic warfare, and AI-powered systems to counter such multi-source threats.
“We need an Indian version of the Iron Dome,” Singh emphasized.
“Loitering munitions, counter-drone tech, and integrated early warning systems are now a top priority.”
The Army is also pushing for
indigenization of critical tech and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers.
🧠 Expert Analysis
Military experts say this is a clear example of
proxy warfare, where a major power (China) uses a smaller nation (Pakistan) to test and display force.
“China is applying its ancient strategy—‘kill with a borrowed knife,’” said Major General (Retd) A.K. Sinha.
“India must now treat every regional skirmish as part of a much bigger geopolitical test.”
🔽 Key Points at a Glance
✔️ China supplies 81% of Pakistan’s military hardware
✔️ Indian Army claims Pakistan used Chinese real-time intelligence
✔️ Operation Sindoor exposed active China-Pakistan defence coordination
✔️ Turkey supported Pakistan with drone and logistics
✔️ India accelerates development of advanced air defence systems
❓FAQs About China-Pakistan Military Collaboration
Q1: Why is China using Pakistan as a ‘live lab’?
A1: China observes how its weapons perform in real-time conflict without direct involvement.
Q2: How did India confirm China’s role during Operation Sindoor?
A2: Pakistan responded to Indian deployments with real-time data, hinting at Chinese intelligence support.
