A surprise victory by Pakistani Chinese-made jet fighters in an air battle with Western-made Indian aircraft has triggered alarm in the global defense industry. The opening of hostilities on Wednesday morning between India and Pakistan saw one of the largest air battles in modern history,

Pakistan says it shot down five Indian fighter jets, which it identified as French- and Russian-origin fighter aircraft.

A dogfight between Chinese-made Pakistani jets and French-made Indian Rafale fighters will be closely scrutinized by militaries seeking insights that could offer an edge in future conflicts.