India’s retaliatory strike on Pakistan’s air defence system in Lahore exposed major vulnerabilities in Islamabad’s missile shield. The China-made HQ-9P, commissioned under former army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa, failed to intercept Indian firepower. Sources say Israeli-made HAROP drones targeted these systems. These drones hover over targets and crash into them upon detection—making them highly effective against fast-moving threats. The HQ-9P was publicly showcased just last year during Pakistan Day