based on novels by Lee Child.

India has all three types of jets among its more-than 700 combat capable fighter aircraft, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Military Balance report.All three aircraft are fighters with the capability of carrying bombs or missiles for ground attacks.

Pakistan and India have both said their planes did not leave their home airspace, suggesting that if Pakistan’s account is accurate, rather than a dogfight in the skies over Kashmir, Pakistani pilots fired multiple air-to-air missiles over a long distance to take down Indian planes.Presuming India fired back, even though Pakistan said none of its planes were hit, the aerial skirmish would have been quite the show. But there have been no eyewitness reports or video to emerge on social media.What is known for sure is that Indian planes were in the air and attacked at least nine targets and debris from three has been found.

It’s also plausible Pakistan used surface to air missiles to hit Indian planes, which the war in Ukraine has shown to be very effective and would not have meant risking any of its own planes.Pakistan has a wide range of such missiles, primarily Chinese-made.

Pakistan’s air force includes U.S.-made F-16s, the French Mirage and the new Chinese-built J-10C, as well as the JF-17.

In addition to American air-to-air missiles, Pakistan also has several Chinese products in its arsenal, including the PL-12 and PL-15, both of which can be used to fire at targets beyond visual range.Seasoning the dish with dried mint is a must; its citrusy notes balance the harissa, a smoky North African pepper paste that brings both chili heat and complex spicing to the soup. In this recipe from our cookbook “

,” we recommend using DEA harissa, sold in a yellow tube. Look for it in the international aisle of the supermarket.Though optional, we love incorporating Aleppo pepper for additional layers of bright yet earthy heat. For a more traditional flavor profile, replace the beef with boneless leg of lamb.

Don’t forget to stir often after adding the orzo, making sure to scrape along the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking. Cook until the pasta is plump and fully tender, not al dente; it most likely will need more time than the package directions instruct.Start to finish: 1¼ hours