China’s J-10C performs at Singapore Air Show after lead role in India-Pakistan conflict

2026-02-03 - 12:07

China’s 4.5-generation fighter the J-10C appeared at the Singapore Air Show this week amid a drive by Beijing to boost arms sales to Southeast Asia. Last year, the model gained increasing global prominence following reports that it had been used by the Pakistan Air Force to shoot down at least one French-made Rafale fighter operated by India during the two countries’ brief border conflict. The seven J-10C jets taking part in the Singapore Air Show arrived in the city state on Wednesday last...