Did China’s J-10C just shoot down India’s Rafale fighter jet in a historic air clash over South Asia? In this episode of GVS Deep Dive, Najma Minhas breaks down the emerging reports of Pakistan’s successful air defense using Chinese-made J-10C jets and PL-15 missiles—potentially the first real combat loss for France’s high-end Rafale. This isn’t just about a dogfight. It’s a pivotal moment for global military power, China’s defense exports, and the future of Western arms dominance.
We explore:
What happened in the Pakistan–India air battle


How the J-10C performed vs the Rafale and MiG-29


Why the PL-15 missile matters for future wars


What this means for China’s growing role in global arms sales


Is the West losing its edge in military innovation?


Watch till the end for what this could mean for future defense deals, from Egypt to ASEAN—and why China’s model may now be setting the rules of the game.
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Najma Minhas is Managing Editor, Global Village Space. She has worked with National Economic Research Associates (NERA) in New York, Lehman Brothers in London and Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan. Before launching GVS, she worked as a consultant with World Bank, and USAID. Najma studied Economics at London School of Economics and International Relations at Columbia University, NewYork. She tweets at @MinhasNajma.