Chinese J-10 Fighter Gains Fame in Indo-Pak Conflict, Shooting Down Mirage Affects India-China Relations
Recently, the Chinese-made J-10 fighter successfully shot down an Indian Mirage fighter during the Indo-Pakistani conflict, sparking widespread discussion within the defense technology community. Once underestimated, the J-10 has gained fame overnight, raising alarms within the Indo-Pacific region.
Scholars assert that China's military projection in South Asia signals its military capabilities not only locally but across the entire Indo-Pacific. This shift could rebalance power dynamics between India, Pakistan, the US, and China, while indirectly threatening Taiwan.
