China and Turkey are doing major damage control in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Bharat not only showcased its military prowess but also exposed the vulnerabilities of China’s and Turkey’s defense exports. Pakistan’s reliance on foreign military hardware from these nations proved to be a strategic miscalculation.
The Indian forces effectively neutralized these assets gifted to Pakistan by China and Turkey to fight Bharat. And this decimation led to significant geopolitical and economic repercussions for both Beijing and Ankara.
China Defense Exports Suffer Tarnished Reputation
China has been Pakistan’s primary arms supplier, accounting for over 80% of Islamabad’s military imports between 2014 and 2024, totaling more than $9 billion. This arsenal includes VT-4 tanks, SH-15 howitzers, JF-17 Thunder and J-10C “Firebird” fighter jets, HQ-9 air defense systems, and various unmanned aerial vehicles. Right before India-Pakistan tensions came to a head, China manipulated its defense stocks to rise by 35%.
During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Armed Forces directly decimated the Chinese equipment.
The recovered debris from Chinese-origin PL-15E missiles highlight the direct involvement and defeat of Chinese weaponry in the conflict. The failure of these systems to achieve their intended impact raised questions about the reliability of Chinese military technology. Thus, the exposure of these shortcomings on the battlefield has Chinese Defense Manufacturer’s share price nosediving in the aftermath! Consequently, impacting China’s defense export market.
Turkey’s Military Technology Faces Setbacks
Despite India’s 2023 Operation Dost – an olive branch of unconditional help in times of need – Turkey chose to publicly support Pakistan in 2024. When tensions spiked in 2025 in the aftermath of Pahalgam, Turkey rushed to clandestinely provide equipment to Pakistan. A Turkish naval ship also docked for a while in Karachi right before Operation Sindoor.
However, India Air Defense delivered a solid blow to Turkey’s defense industry – particularly its drone technology.
Pakistan deployed Turkish-manufactured Byker YIHA III kamikaze drones during the conflict. The debris was recovered and presented as a photo-proof of India’s victory. The Turkish tech was effectively neutralized by India’s multi-layered air defense systems. When the Indian military showcased the wreckage of these drones – the world began to wonder about the vulnerability of Turkeys’ equipment. This public display of destroyed Turkish equipment will influence other nations’ procurement decisions. Thereby, potentially affecting Turkey’s defense export prospects.
Tourism Industry: Collateral Damage
Beyond the battlefield, Turkey’s support for Pakistan during the conflict is ensuring a significant spike in economic repercussions. The tourism sector is taking the brunt of the Indian rage. Indian tourists are a significant demographic for Turkish tourism. Many seem to cancel trips en masse.
Major Indian travel firms, including Ixigo and EaseMyTrip, have suspended bookings to Turkey – citing national sentiment and safety concerns.
This boycott has led to a noticeable decline in tourist inflow from India, with some reports indicating a drop of over 50% in bookings. Some Turkish travel agencies have requested that Indians reconsider their Boycott. The economic impact on Turkey’s tourism industry will hurt Turkey for it choosing Pakistan over India.
Even a small nation like Azerbaijan shall feel the wrath of irate Indians for chosing Ummah over the victims of Pahalgam.
Their already strained economy is set to face a significant setback. Indians are choosing to use their “Rupiah Rules” – a philosophy that ensures that Indians buying power is used for India’s national interests. Thus, ensuring that every rupee spent is spent on fortifying India’s geopolitical stance.
China, Turkey, and More – Strategic Miscalculations and Their Fallout
Operation Sindoor reaffirmed India’s military capabilities to the nation. Moreover, it kicked China and Turkey’s defense industry in the teeth. While Pakistan is left blind in the air, with its wings glued to the ground – China and Turkey shall pay for their defense partnerships with Pakistan.
The operational failures of their military exports and the subsequent economic fallout will serve as cautionary tales to the world. Bharat is not a soft giant, it’s a compassionate one. When the Indian diaspora around the world unites with the Indian cause – the Might of Bharat ensures far-reaching consequences to those that choose the wrong side in global geopolitics.