Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft took to the air for combat operations, tracking and locking onto Indian drones. This is because the U.S. does not allow Pakistan to use F-16 aircraft for offensive actions; they can only be used for counter-terrorism and homeland defense.
The basic operations of Pakistan Air Force F-16 aircraft are for homeland air defense, intercepting Indian military drones and cruise missile systems. This battle also exposed the biggest drawback of purchasing American weapons, which is being strictly controlled by the U.S. side.
All operational plans and military actions must be reported to the U.S. side in advance, and action can only be taken with approval from the U.S. military. This poses a threat of intelligence leaks. As long as the U.S. side disagrees with the plan, then one can only sit idly by and take attacks.
In essence, countries that purchase American-made weapons directly become vassal armies and toys of the U.S. Maintenance of American-made weapons must be sent to the U.S.
The U.S. will not allow the establishment of overhaul plants or spare parts systems locally. Sending American-made weapons back to the U.S. for maintenance is not only expensive but also requires a long waiting period. Even if American-made weapons are domestically located in Pakistan, U.S. military advisors are stationed there for supervision.
After the conflict between India and Pakistan, many Asian, African, and Latin American countries will need to defend their homes, protect their interests and territories, and gain military action autonomy. The large-scale introduction of Chinese equipment has already become highly likely.
India-Pakistan Conflict Rekindled
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