The Shifting Sands Of Air Power: The J-10C Triumph Over The Rafale And Its Market Repercussions – OpEd

Why China's J-10C 'Vigorous Dragon' fighter jet is having a moment

China has kept refining the J-10 fighter jet.Noel Celis/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Chengdu J-10C jet is a key component of China's air power strategy.The jet is easily manoeuvrable in dogfights.The J-10C is being used in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict.China's Chengdu J-10C fighter jet, also known as the "Vigorous Dragon," has come to prominence following its involvement in this month's conflict between India and Pakistan.The single-engine, multiro…

The Shifting Sands Of Air Power: The J-10C Triumph Over The Rafale And Its Market Repercussions – OpEd

Recent reports from sources including Reuters and US officials indicate a significant development in the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan i.e. downing of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircrafts, including at least one French-made Dassault Rafale, by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). These reports further suggest that Chinese-made Chengdu J-10C fighter jets were instrumental in...

Chinese J-10C combat claims draw sharp contrast between social media and Beijing

Despite public enthusiasm over apparent fighter jet success in India-Pakistan conflict, Beijing remains cautious over security, diplomatic considerations.

Pakistan vs India: Did experts claim Islamabad holds the edge in air superiority?

Global analysts have pointed out that Pakistan’s air power is stronger than India’s, and the Modi government was likely shocked by Pakistan’s strong retaliation. According to details, security and defense analyst Michael Clarke stated that Pakistan employed Chinese technology. If a J-10C fighter jet successfully downed a Rafale, it is truly astonishing, he remarked. He added that Pakistan used Chinese-made anti-aircraft defense systems during th…

Chinese J-10C fighter jet shines in Pakistan-India tensions

In the recent Pakistan-India military standoff, the Chinese J-10C fighter jet made headlines around the world with its impressive performance. In a report by a British magazine, it was the J-10C that downed India’s advanced Rafale fighter jet during the standoff. A Chinese military analyst described this as a huge success and a great advertisement for Chinese fighter aircraft and defense technology. The specialist indicated that nothing can adve…

Rome, May 10, 2025 The recent escalation between India and Pakistan could be the first major test on China's advanced military technology. According to Islamabad, its Chinese-made J-10C fighters would have killed five Indian jets including some Rafale produced in France in an air battle that would have involved over a hundred aircraft. An air battle that, if confirmed, would represent one of the most intense ever happened between two nuclear pow…