Aerial warfare just changed — and so did the arms race. The Pakistan-India dogfight has not only made headlines but has triggered a global shift in military interest, putting Chinese fighter jets in hot demand.
The recent high-intensity clash between Pakistan and India has sparked a global military buzz — and China’s warplanes are suddenly at the center of it. Reports reveal a surge in demand for Chinese jets, with Egypt showing keen interest following 18 days of joint military drills with China.
Defense analysts believe Chinese jets could tilt the power balance across the Middle East.
The Pakistan-India dogfight, hailed as a rare real-world test of modern air combat, caught the attention of militaries worldwide. At the center of the skirmish: Pakistan’s Chinese-made J-10s vs. India’s French-built Rafales.
In the dramatic night of May 6–7, Pakistan Air Force responded decisively to Indian aggression, downing five enemy aircraft — including three Rafales. According to Pakistani officials, the mission was executed with Chinese J-10 jets.
Senior security sources confirmed that over 125 aircraft were involved in the hour-long engagement — one of the largest in South Asia’s recent history. Neither side crossed into enemy airspace, but long-range missiles were fired from distances up to 160 km.
BBC South Asia Editor Emberson Atherjan made a blunt assessment:
“India must accept Pakistan’s air superiority. Despite spending billions on weapons, India faced defeat in the skies.”
As global militaries now dissect every frame of this aerial clash, one conclusion is clear — modern warfare is being rewritten, and Pakistan just set the tone.
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