Demand for Chinese fighter jets peaked following the air battles between India and Pakistan in May of last year. During that brief air war, the Pakistani Air Force, equipped with the Chinese-built J-10C, shot down several Indian aircraft, including reportedly a French-supplied Rafale. Consequently, Chinese fighter jets are not only cheaper than their Western counterparts but have also proven themselves in combat, writes The Diplomat.
Demand for Chinese fighter jets peaked following the air battles between India and Pakistan in May of last year. During that brief air war, the Pakistani Air Force, equipped with the Chinese-built J-10C, shot down several Indian aircraft, including reportedly a French-supplied Rafale. Consequently, Chinese fighter jets are not only cheaper than their Western counterparts but have also proven themselves in combat, writes The Diplomat.