Chinese Fighter Jet Sales Soar Post India-Pakistan Tension: Report

• Revenue increased by 15.8%, reaching 75.4 billion yuan in 2025, according to reports.
• Company’s profits grew by 6.5%, totaling 3.4 billion yuan in 2025.
• Chengdu sales in the first quarter surged nearly 80% year-over-year.

According to Bloomberg, AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, the manufacturer of the J-10C fighter jet utilized by Pakistan to shoot down India’s French-made aircraft last May, has reported a notable increase in profits.

In 2025, revenue rose by 15.8% to 75.4 billion yuan ($11 billion), while profits increased by 6.5% to 3.4 billion yuan, the aircraft producer announced.

These figures are the highest in the company’s history, Bloomberg noted, highlighting that Chengdu’s first-quarter sales climbed almost 80% compared to the previous year.

Pakistan’s Air Force (PAF) introduced the J-10C in March 2022, significantly enhancing its aerial defense capabilities.

At that time, officials stated the fighter jet could carry advanced, fourth-generation air-to-air missiles, including the short-range PL-10 and the long-range PL-15.

The J-10C first saw combat in May 2025 during a conflict with India, which initiated an unprovoked attack on Pakistan on May 6, following an assault on tourists in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

During the 87-hour engagement, Pakistan shot down seven Indian fighter jets, including French-made Rafale aircraft, along with numerous drones.

The four-day confrontation featured Pakistan effectively deploying Chinese-made HQ-9 air defense systems, PL-15 missiles, and J-10C fighters, which were credited with downing several Indian aircraft.

Additionally, the PAF utilized its JF-17 Thunder jets to destroy India’s S-400 missile defense system at Adampur using hypersonic missiles.

The hostilities concluded on May 10 with a ceasefire brokered by the United States.

In the aftermath, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, director-general of Inter-Services Public Relations, commended China’s weapon systems, stating they performed “exceptionally well,” according to The News, citing Bloomberg.

“Recently, Chinese platforms have demonstrated outstanding performance,” Lt. Gen. Chaudhry remarked in an October interview.

A report submitted to the U.S. Congress in November acknowledged Pakistan’s “military success over India” during the conflict.

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission noted that Pakistan used advanced Chinese weaponry to bolster its military edge against India.