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India Admits to Losing Multiple Fighter Jets in Recent Conflict with Pakistan After French Pressure

India Admits to Losing Multiple Fighter Jets in Recent Clash with Pakistan After French Pressure In a development that has gripped South Asia’s security community, India has officially admitted to losing multiple fighter jets in its recent conflict with Pakistan. The rare admission followed intense diplomatic pressure from France, a key defense partner, highlighting the increasing role of foreign governments in shaping regional transparency. The Indian Ministry of Defence disclosed that several aircraft were lost in an aerial engagement near the Line of Control (LoC) during a recent escalation. This statement marks a significant reversal from earlier denials and unverified narratives, which had been contradicted by visual evidence and international reporting. Admission Follows French Diplomatic Pressure While domestic calls for transparency had grown steadily, it was reportedly France that played a pivotal role in pushing India toward public disclosure. France, the manuf...

China Tests New J-10C Fighters Amid Reports of Uzbekistan as Next Buyer

A New Chapter for the J-10C: Flight Tests Signal Expansion In recent weeks, China’s Chengdu J-10C multirole fighter jets have returned to the headlines as a new batch undergoes advanced flight testing. Defense analysts and open-source intelligence networks have closely observed these maneuvers, noting not only the intensity of the trials but also the persistent rumors surrounding their final destination: Uzbekistan. The speculation comes at a time when regional tensions in Central and South Asia remain high. China’s growing military-industrial footprint, combined with recent strategic demonstrations of the J-10C’s capabilities, notably in a simulated strike scenario during the latest India-Pakistan border escalation, has intensified interest in this agile combat aircraft. J-10C Flight Testing: What We Know Recent satellite imagery and video footage from Chinese social media platforms and defense forums show a fresh batch of J-10Cs being tested at the Chengdu Aircraft Industr...
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