In a significant intelligence breakthrough, India reportedly retrieved at least 10 intact Chinese PL-15E missiles during “Operation Sindoor,” following a May 2025 aerial skirmish with Pakistan. The missiles, fired by the Pakistan Air Force and believed to have malfunctioned due to Indian electronic warfare tactics, provide the Defence Research and Development Organisation an invaluable opportunity for analysis, particularly of the missile’s advanced AESA seeker technology. This incident underscores India’s growing capabilities in electronic warfare and missile defense, enhancing the ongoing “Super Sukhoi” upgrade program for the Su-30MKI fleet and improving the operational tactics of indigenous platforms like the Tejas Mk1A. The successful recovery and analysis of these missiles mark a crucial step in bolstering India’s defense technology landscape amid regional tensions.