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Uzbekistan has ordered 24 export-config J-10C fighters from China, becoming the second customer after Pakistan; the aircraft reportedly traces its design to Israel’s canceled Lavi project developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, highlighting growing Chinese influence in Central Asia, with Bangladesh floated as a potential next buyer.
The Singapore Airshow staged a rare cross‑power display featuring US F‑16s and F‑35s, China’s J‑10C, and Malaysia’s Su‑30MKM, flown by Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and China. The F‑16s and F‑35A impressed with high‑power passes and internal weapons bays, the J‑10C delivered colorful aerobatics but felt underwhelming next to hype, and the Su‑30MKM wowed with flares, a Cobra maneuver, and dramatic climbs, highlighting different generations and export ambitions amid sanctions and limited direct US/Russia military involvement.
In a significant aerial conflict on May 7, 2025, Pakistan's Chinese-made J-10C fighters shot down an Indian Rafale using long-range PL-15 missiles, aided by advanced electronic warfare and a sophisticated 'kill chain' network, highlighting the importance of situational awareness and intelligence in modern warfare.