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China’s J-10 ‘Dragon’ shows teeth in India-Pakistan combat debut

  • On Wednesday, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan, leading to a large aerial battle featuring Pakistani J-10C fighters and Indian jets including Rafales.
  • The conflict escalated after militants killed 26 mostly Indian tourists in Kashmir, amid longstanding India-Pakistan tensions over the region since 1947.
  • Pakistan claimed its J-10C jets shot down five Indian fighters, including three Rafales, but India denies any losses and has not responded to these claims.
  • Experts view this fight as a critical test of Chinese military exports, with shares of China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft rising 40%, signaling market confidence in Chinese arms.
  • This engagement reflects deeper geopolitical realignments as Pakistan relies heavily on Chinese weapons, while India grows closer to Western allies, impacting regional military balances.
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Middle East Eye broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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