The Pakistan Air Force has drawn strong international attention after its performance during last year’s air clash with India. Following the incident, global interest in Chinese-made fighter jets has increased sharply. As a result, prices and demand for these aircraft have reportedly doubled in international markets.
At the center of this attention is the role played by the Pakistan Air Force during the confrontation. According to reports, Pakistani pilots used Chinese fighter jets to counter India’s advanced aircraft, including French-made jets. This unexpected outcome surprised many defence observers around the world.
Strong Combat Performance Boosts Chinese Aircraft Sales
According to a report by Bloomberg, the strong battlefield performance of Chinese jets had a direct impact on sales. The report says that AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the manufacturer of the aircraft, saw its sales nearly double in the first quarter of this year.
Meanwhile, the company’s annual revenue rose by 16 percent to around 11 billion dollars. Profits also reached their highest level in the firm’s history. Analysts believe this growth is closely linked to how the aircraft performed during the Pakistan India air confrontation in May last year.
Growing Global Interest After Real Combat Test
Defence experts say this was the first time modern Chinese weapons were tested in real combat against a major military force. In this case, Chinese technology appeared to outperform Western systems used by the Indian Air Force.
Although India admitted losing aircraft during the clash, it did not share full details. Still, the impact was clear. Since then, several countries have shown interest in buying Chinese fighter jets to upgrade their air forces. As a result, China’s defence industry has gained new confidence and wider global recognition.
