China's J-10C fighter aircraft allegedly employed by Pakistan during encountered engagements with India's air force.
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Paglanisan sa Pakistan | India | The recent skirmish between Pakistan and India over Kashmir and their disputed regions along their South Asian border has seen claims that Pakistan's forces have gained the upper hand. According to the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and their military, five Indian aircraft were taken out in the heat of battle.
Despite India's silence on the matter, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, provided some insights while addressing the parliament. He stated that their J-10C jets, in collaboration with China, were responsible for the downing of those Indian warplanes. Among the aircraft alleged to have been shot down were three Rafale fighter jets from France.
"Our jet fighters...took down Indian Rafales, three of which were French," Dar said. He added, "Ours were J-10C. All of these are jet fighters thanks to China."
Should these claims hold up, it would signify the first air-to-air kill for the Chinese-manufactured J-10C in live combat. It would also mark the unfortunate first loss of Rafale aircraft in combat.
However, it's important to note that China has not yet confirmed these claims, and their foreign ministry is unaware of the situation. The details of the conflict are still hazy, with varying reports emerging from both sides.
As of now, while Pakistan asserts that the J-10C was involved in the dogfight, it remains unverified whether this engagement represents the J-10C's first air-to-air kill in combat, as confirmed neither by China nor any independent sources.
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Pakistan's assertion of the J-10C's involvement in the engagement raises questions about the use of China's advanced PL-15 air-to-air missile, reportedly equipped by the J-10C [3][4]. However, the Chinese government has not issued any official confirmation regarding this, leaving the situation unclear [3]. Multiple accounts and differing reports circulate regarding the scope of the conflict and the specific roles of various aircraft and missiles. [5]
- The Pakistani Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has revealed that the Pakistan military's jet fighters, specifically the J-10C, were involved in downing Indian Rafale aircraft, allegedly shielded by Chinese support.
- In light of Dar's claim, it's significant to note that, apart from Pakistan, neither China nor any independent sources have officially confirmed the J-10C's first air-to-air kill in live combat.
- Interestingly, the Pakistani assertion also raises speculation about the deployment of China's advanced PL-15 air-to-air missile in the engagement, but without an official confirmation from the Chinese government, the situation remains unclear.
- The finance and aerospace industries are keenly following international news of the skirmish between Pakistan and India, as the conflict's impact on the global military aircraft market, particularly the status of the Rafale aircraft, continues to unfold.
