China continues to support Pakistan's defense efforts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Over the past three years, Pakistan has significantly enhanced its military capabilities along the border, thanks to substantial assistance from China. Reports indicate that Pakistan has constructed steel bunkers, deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and combat aircraft, all with Chinese support.
China has also helped Pakistan build highly encrypted communication towers and underground fiber optic cables along the LoC. Additionally, Pakistan has equipped itself with advanced radar systems like the ‘JY’ and ‘HGR’ series, capable of detecting medium and low-altitude targets, crucial for both military and air defense purposes. Reports have also noted the deployment of Chinese-made 155mm truck-mounted howitzer guns ‘SH-15’ along the LoC.
Defense experts believe these developments will strengthen Pakistan-China relations, particularly within the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, facilitating Chinese investments.
