J-10 Fighter Jets in Pakistan: A Key Milestone in Indo-Pakistani Air Combat?

US Officials Report Chinese-Made J-10s Downed Indian Aircraft, Highlighting Emerging Airpower Dynamics.

Following India's offensive against Pakistan on the morning of March 7th, Pakistan claimed to have downed five Indian aircraft and 25 Israeli-made suicide drones on March 8th. Many media outlets suggest that the Pakistan Air Force's J-10 fighter jets, sourced from mainland China, were responsible for these successful engagements.

Initially, India dismissed these claims as false, subsequently declining to comment. However, according to Reuters, citing two U.S. officials, the J-10 fighter jets were involved in downing at least two Indian aircraft.

In an exclusive report on March 8th, Reuters, quoting the two American officials, confirmed that Pakistan's J-10 fighter jets had downed at least two Indian aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the mainland Chinese-made aircraft. The officials also confirmed that Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets did not participate in the engagements.