A recent report from Chinese state media highlights what is claimed to be the first combat use of China’s hypersonic missile technology, marking a significant challenge to the effectiveness of modern air defense systems. According to the information, Pakistan employed a Chinese-made CM-400AKG air-to-surface missile, launched from a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet, to destroy an Indian S-400 Triumf, a Russian-made air defense system. If confirmed, this strike demonstrates that Chinese hypersonic missile systems may represent a serious threat to even the most advanced air defense platforms currently deployed around the world.

Army Recognition announces its dedicated coverage of the newly emerging conflict in South Asia between Pakistan and India. As tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors spiral, we are committed to delivering timely, accurate, and in-depth reporting on the developments that could reshape regional security dynamics.