A report submitted to the US Congress has acknowledged that Pakistan clearly defeated India during the four-day conflict in May this year.

The report, submitted by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, credited Islamabad’s strategic planning and its effective use of advanced Chinese technology.

The report, which examined the Pakistan-India war of May 2025, stated that Pakistan not only demonstrated superior strategy but also maximised the advantage of cutting-edge Chinese defence systems.

One of the report’s most striking conclusions was that India’s Rafale fighter jets — long touted as a game-changer — proved ineffective against Pakistan’s air defences and Chinese-assisted technologies.

According to the document, despite India’s public claims, Pakistan shot down at least six Indian fighter jets in the early phase of the conflict, including Rafales.

While New Delhi did not fully acknowledge the losses, senior Indian military officials admitted off the record that the Indian Air Force suffered significant damage.

The report further stated that Pakistan, using Chinese intelligence support and advanced weaponry, struck 109 Indian military targets, exposing breaches in India’s defensive lines that New Delhi continues to avoid discussing openly.

The commission noted that China played a critical role in Pakistan’s success, with Chinese technology assisting in downing Indian jets and enhancing Pakistan’s battlefield awareness.