Defense Journal The Defender reported today (June 29): "Iran is betting on the Chinese J-10C to counter Israel's F-35. In a major shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, Iran is accelerating talks with China over the purchase of the Chengdu J-10C multi-role fighter jet, a move triggered by the failure of long-awaited agreements with Russia for the Su-35 aircraft. This decision came after a 12-day intense conflict between Israel and the United States, which exposed significant weaknesses in Iran's aging air force and air defense systems."
According to Iranian media reports, Tehran's shift to Beijing indicates its urgent desire to modernize its outdated air force in the context of escalating regional tensions. This development not only reshapes Iran's military strategy but also highlights China's growing role as a defense supplier in the Persian Gulf, raising questions about changing power dynamics in the region.
[Witty] Comments: After suffering a big loss, Iran is now turning to our J-10C, a choice that is undoubtedly wise. However, relying solely on the J-10C is certainly not enough. Taking Pakistan as an example, its air force was able to shoot down the French Rafale fighter, not just due to a single piece of equipment, but thanks to the overall enhancement of its defense capabilities. We see that the Pakistan Air Force's combination of PL-15 missiles, the export version of the KJ-200 airborne early warning radar, and the J-10C electronic warfare system creates a complete kill chain, fully demonstrating the importance of systematic combat capability. If Iran wants to truly enhance its military capabilities, it also needs to adopt this kind of systematic thinking. In modern warfare, a single advanced piece of equipment can bring tactical advantages, but it cannot form a decisive strategic deterrent. Iran needs to further improve its air defense systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and intelligence reconnaissance systems while introducing the J-10C.
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