It is produced by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force (PLANAF). The J-10 is mainly designed for air-to-air combat, but can also perform strike missions.

Apr 18, 2022 · On 11 March 2022, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) received its first tranche of six J-10CE “Dragon” multi-role fighter aircraft from China. The new aircraft joined the PAF’s No. 15 Squadron, “Cobras.” The induction of the J-10CE marked the end of the PAF’s six-year-long effort to seek a new fighter aircraft.

Mar 14, 2022 · Pakistan has added Chinese-built J-10C fighter jets to Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet in a bid to bolster the country’s combat capabilities.

5 days ago · In an attempt to reverse the growing power differential with its arch-rival India, Pakistan has begun procuring up to 60 Chengdu J-10CE medium multi-role combat aircraft (M-MRCA) from China. The first tranche of these aircraft comprising 25 single-seat J-10CEs were ordered on June 25 last year, and deliveries commenced on March 4 this year.

Mar 11, 2022 · Pakistan’s first Chinese-made J-10 multirole fighter jets have touched down in the country to launch the type’s initial operations with its debut export customer.

Aug 30, 2023 · Pakistani and Chinese Air Forces on Wednesday began the Shaheen-X exercise in which the PAF deployed for the first time, the J10-CE aircraft, considered a competitor to the Dassault Rafale fighter. The PAF had started to acquire a squadron of J10-CE fighters starting in 2021, soon after India began receiving Rafale aircraft from France.

Feb 16, 2022 · After years of speculation and countless online rumors, the first Chinese-made J-10 multi-role fighter jets for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have appeared in China. Once delivered to the PAF, the single-engine J-10 medium-weight fighter will help modernize that service and further deepen the military relationship between Pakistan and China.

Mar 11, 2022 · China will deliver a total of 25 J-10C fighter jets to Pakistan in a major boost to the country’s military capabilities to defend airspace, according to a foreign media report. The first batch of the combat aircraft, after being tested in Chengdu, has …

Jan 12, 2024 · Pakistan acquired the latest variant of the J-10, the “C” version, equipped with advanced features such as Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air guided missiles like the “PL-15.”

Mar 11, 2022 · The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Friday inducted Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets in its fleet to upgrade the country's air defence capacity. The ceremony, held at Minhas Air Base Kamra, was attended...