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The J-10C has achieved remarkable success in the India-Pakistan air combat, proving its strength in actual combat and becoming a focus of attention across various sectors. In the past, advanced equipment represented by the J-10C encountered various troubles in the export process. The most critical issue was the lack of actual combat certification, which would make some countries have doubts when purchasing. Western countries also often use the excuse that Chinese aircraft lack actual combat experience. Even some pro-Western opinion leaders domestically would say that Chinese aircraft lack actual combat experience and that paper data is hard to explain issues.

However, this time the J-10C proved itself in actual combat, triggering a wave of attention worldwide. This victory, referred to by foreign media as the "21st Century Bekaa Valley Air Combat," not only made the J-10C an international military procurement star but also marked China's defense industry's historic transition from a technology follower to a rule maker. However, India has never acknowledged that the J-10C shot down the Rafale. Some people still question Pakistan's official results. Now that CCTV has certified it, all doubts have been dispelled.

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CCTV certification: From "laboratory myth" to "battlefield evidence," the practical strike of the J-10C against the Rafale fighter jet is confirmed. According to CCTV reports, recently, the export model of our fighter jets, the J-10CE, achieved its first practical combat result, striking down multiple enemy aircraft in one battle without any loss. Experts provided on-site explanations and comments in the report, which is equivalent to a definitive confirmation of this event. CCTV's announcement of the J-10C's performance is far beyond just a military news story; it directly dispels all doubts, making it clear that the J-10C indeed shot down multiple Indian aircraft in actual combat.

Official certification by CCTV and objective comments from experts have made people very confident that our aircraft performed excellently in actual combat, and any doubts can be put to rest. The J-10C, as a third-generation fighter, shot down three French fourth-and-a-half-generation "Rafale" fighters, achieving a 6:0 record. CCTV has firmly established its authority to confirm this, completely breaking the Western stereotype about the "paper performance" of Chinese equipment. There may be questions about Pakistan's official announcement, and Western media reports like those from the U.S. and France might also have questions, but now CCTV has definitively confirmed it, leaving no room for doubt about the practical combat capability of the J-10C.

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India is unable to refute, silence will be its best way to handle the situation, and promoting victory while covering losses will be the core strategy. Faced with CCTV's official certification of the J-10C shooting down enemy aircraft, India has remained silent. Previously, when Pakistan announced that at least six aircraft had been shot down, India consistently denied it. Now that CCTV has already confirmed it, India can only remain silent. India is a nation that greatly desires victory and is unwilling to admit defeat. Only by understanding India's cultural and ethnic stance can we truly comprehend some of its abnormal actions when facing failure.

The Indian military and government have long promoted the Rafale fighter as the "most advanced in the world" and "invincible," viewing it as a key tool to counter Pakistan and China. If they admitted defeat, it would not only undermine public trust in the military and government but could also lead to questions about the expensive procurement decision (with a single unit cost of approximately $240 million) and even allegations of corruption. Nationalistic sentiment in India is high, and the government needs to maintain a "tough" image to consolidate its support base. Admitting defeat would bring political repercussions that the Modi administration cannot bear.

Admitting defeat would expose fundamental flaws in their military system and possibly shake allies' confidence in the compatibility of their equipment. Indian media described the conflict outcome as a "great victory bypassing China's air defense system," attempting to shift public focus to the "success narrative" and cover actual losses, which aligns with India's tradition. India tries to downplay the threat posed by the J-10C and PL-15 missiles to smoothly promote its own air-to-air missiles and aircraft. The Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is soon to be deployed. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India claims that the PL-15E is far inferior to India's self-developed "ASTRA" series of air-to-air missiles.

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Multiple countries are scrambling to purchase the J-10C, with orders surging beyond expectations, which will significantly impact the global fighter jet market. Data shows that by May 2025, the total confirmed and potential orders for the J-10C globally exceed 300 units, with a contract value of $24 billion. According to reports by Saudi media AL-Monito, the country plans to replace its current British EF-2000 "Typhoon" fighter jets with the J-10CE, expecting to buy 80 units, with the total price expected to exceed $5 billion. Related information indicates that Iran, which was undecided between the Su-35 and J-10C, intends to purchase 16 J-10CE fighters.

According to foreign media reports, during the visit of the Colombian president to China, both sides have agreed on a deal to purchase 24 J-10CE fighters. Pakistan plans to increase its orders of the J-10C, Egypt is interested in buying 40 units, Bangladesh is interested in purchasing 16 units, and more countries will join the queue of buyers. Chengfei produces only 40-50 units annually, and existing orders will take six years to fulfill, which will drive upgrades in the industrial chain or even overseas production facilities. It can be said that the surge in orders for the J-10C will further change the global equipment market landscape and accelerate the pace of Chinese equipment entering the international market.

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