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

By Tim Hepher and Mike Stone (Reuters) -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.

India and Pakistan, the South Asian nuclear-armed neighbors that have engaged in hostilities, including a reported large-scale aerial battle, maintain a sizable fleet of fighter jets, consisting of aircraft supplied by the United States,