Latest article from France24, international news TV station: India-Pakistan conflict becomes a "litmus test" for Chinese weapons, J-10C fighter gains fame and shakes Western arms sales pattern.

The military clash between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region is not only another round of firepower collision between the two South Asian rivals, but also unexpectedly became the first "major exam" for China's new weapon systems to confront Western advanced equipment under complex combat conditions.

China-made J-10C fighters equipped by the Pakistani Air Force and other weapons performed impressively in this conflict, successfully shooting down an Indian Air Force "Rafale" fighter jet, drawing widespread attention from the international military community. This result undoubtedly won praise for Chinese weapons as "well-tested in actual combat with excellent performance", which may profoundly influence the future global arms market pattern.

After the four-day (May 7th to 10th) military conflict between India and Pakistan ended, the focus quickly shifted to the newly equipped Chinese weapon systems of Pakistan. Before the conflict, India was believed to have an advantage due to its newly purchased Western weapons, and it changed its previous "strategic restraint" stance, extending its strike range deep into Pakistan's Punjab Province, even launching an air raid on Nur Khan Airbase near Islamabad, which housed nuclear command institutions, causing international concerns about nuclear risks.

However, Pakistan's strong counterattack was unexpected. The claim that its J-10C fighters shot down Indian "Rafale" fighters sparked heated discussions online and in international public opinion. India's silence regarding the loss of its aircraft, Reuters' report that at least one of the downed aircraft was a "Rafale", and three munitions experts' analysis to The Washington Post stating that the debris at the scene matched the features of at least two Indian Air Force French-made fighters - one "Rafale" and one "Mirage 2000" - all indirectly enhanced the credibility of Pakistan's claims.

Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832143799628868/

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