A Pakistani fighter jet, manufactured in China, successfully shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday, according to two US officials who spoke to Reuters. This event signifies a significant achievement for Beijing’s advanced fighter technology.
One US official, who requested anonymity, expressed strong confidence that Pakistan utilized the Chinese-made J-10 aircraft to fire air-to-air missiles at Indian jets, resulting in the downing of at least two.
Another official noted that one of the Indian aircraft shot down was a French-made Rafale. The Indian government has not confirmed the loss of any aircraft, instead asserting that it conducted successful operations within Pakistan.
In France, representatives from Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation and the MBDA consortium, which produces the Meteor missile, were unavailable for comment due to a public holiday.
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