Pakistan, May 22 -- ISLAMABAD - China's state-run television recently aired a documentary showcasing the success of its J-10C fighter jets, following Pakistan's effective use of these jets in its recent skirmishes with India. The documentary, broadcast by CCTV, highlighted the role of the J-10C in the Pakistan-India conflict, during which Pakistan successfully downed Indian fighter jets, including the downing of three Rafale jets on May 7, 2025.

The documentary praised the capabilities of the J-10C, also known as the export version J-10CE, which was used by Pakistan's Air Force in a dogfight with the Indian Air Force. According to the report, the J-10C achieved its first-ever combat success, having shot down foreign aircraft during the o...