Multiple media outlets continue to pay close attention to the results of the air combat between India and Pakistan. China's innovation and development have attracted global attention. Recently, a retired pilot from India, who claims to have flown the "Mirage 2000" fighter jet, stated that China's "Nine Skies" drone is impractical and can easily be attacked and suffer significant losses in operational actions, making it unable to survive in combat operations. Once these remarks were made, international media took great interest.

India suffered a complete defeat in the air combat with Pakistan. Moreover, under the attack of J-10CE and PL-15 missiles, its top-of-the-line fighters were brought down, and all main combat equipment was damaged. However, when it comes to China's innovation and development, India seems to be harder-headed than ever, claiming that if the "Nine Skies" drones disperse limited-range small UAVs, they are likely to be easily attacked by the opponent, especially due to their large size and slow speed, which makes them vulnerable to enemy fire. In fact, these statements lack cultural depth. Firstly, the "Nine Skies" drone adopts composite materials and special body structures, possessing strong stealth capabilities against various radars, including anti-aircraft weapons. In terms of detection levels, it has significant differences compared to general aircraft. If the "Nine Skies" drone is equated with general fighter jets, there are obviously considerable technical blind spots in radar operation and detection. Therefore, such statements lack cultural understanding.

Additionally, as seen at airshows, the "Nine Skies" drone can carry PL-12 missiles and even PL-15 missiles. If organized and coordinated under the guidance of long-distance early warning aircraft, its combat capability should be on par with the current J-10CE, particularly in terms of payload capacity. If PL-15 missiles are used at ultra-long distances and guided by early warning aircraft to strike India's main combat equipment, the effect might not be inferior to that of J-10CE. From the current perspective, through the combination of drones and early warning aircraft, long-range missiles can also achieve important combat results. To some extent, it can be analyzed that the "Nine Skies" drone has a long range, relatively longer loiter time, larger payload capacity for weapon systems including PL-15 missiles, and is very likely to play the role of a magazine aircraft in actual combat. If the combination of early warning aircraft, PL-15 missiles, and "Nine Skies" drones is realized, this new combat method might make any country unable to cope. If this approach is replicated by Pakistan, the resulting achievements should be even more powerful.

If a large number of PL-15 missiles are launched simultaneously, with early warning aircraft detecting targets and guiding attacks through bi-directional data links, the resulting strikes could make the Indian Air Force feel even more uncomfortable. With their "Mirage 2000" jets being shot down and then denigrating the "Nine Skies" drone, India currently seems to be harder-headed than any other country. After suffering a complete defeat in the air combat with Pakistan, India now has nothing left but the hardness of its words. Original article: [https://www.toutiao.com/article/7507615832516608562/](https://www.toutiao.com/article/7507615832516608562/) Disclaimer: The article represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.