- July 15th, 2025
The mere prospect of the Islamic Republic of Iran acquiring China’s advanced J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” fighter jet has sent shockwaves through the volatile Middle Eastern security environment. In military strategy rooms from Tel Aviv to Riyadh, the potential procurement has...
Iran is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of the Chinese-built J-10C “Vigorous Dragon,” a 4.5-generation multirole fighter jet that has recently surged into the international spotlight. Nicknamed the “Rafale Killer” by regional analysts after its alleged battlefield successes, the J-10C could...
Chinese military circles have reignited interest in the long-understated J-16 multirole fighter jet, hailing it as an essential cog in the wheel of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). As geopolitical tensions simmer in Asia, and amid Pakistan’s unsubstantiated...
In a dramatic geopolitical maneuver that could reshape the defense dynamics of Latin America, China has offered to sell two squadrons of its advanced J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighter jets to Colombia. The move, first reported by Latin American defense...
In a rare and provocative demonstration of symbolic solidarity, a Chinese Chengdu J-10C fighter jet was recently photographed bearing “kill marks” of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft and an Israeli-made surveillance drone. The markings, painted just below the cockpit, depict...
The Chengdu J-10C, China’s 4.5-generation multirole fighter jet, has suddenly emerged in the international spotlight after Pakistani media claimed the aircraft was used to shoot down Indian warplanes during a military confrontation on the night of May 6. Among the...
In a devastating setback for India’s Air Force and a jarring alarm bell for global military planners, three of India’s prized Rafale fighter jets were shot down in a high-intensity, beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagement with Pakistan’s air force. The aerial clash,...
The ongoing Airshow China 2024 has attracted global attention, with military leaders, aviation enthusiasts, and defense experts gathering to witness the latest advancements in aerospace technology. Among the notable attendees is Iranian Air Force Commander Hamid Vahedi, whose presence has...