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Uzbekistan Inducts Chinese J-10C Fighters, Marking Second Customer for Israeli-Derived Design
defense-and-tech1 month ago

Uzbekistan Inducts Chinese J-10C Fighters, Marking Second Customer for Israeli-Derived Design

Uzbekistan has officially inducted the Chinese J-10C fighter jet, becoming the second nation to acquire the aircraft after Pakistan. The J-10C is based on the Israeli Lavi design, which Israel canceled in 1988 and China later purchased. This move signals a shift in Central Asian defense procurement away from Russian dominance toward Chinese systems, even as Israel prepares a new domestic fighter program.

Rare US‑China‑Russia Fighter Showcase Graces Singapore Airshow
world8 months ago

Rare US‑China‑Russia Fighter Showcase Graces Singapore Airshow

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.