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Bloomberg Acknowledges Chinese Jets’ Edge Over India
Bloomberg highlights the rise of Chinese defense tech after Pakistan’s successful air response. J-10 jets gain value, while Rafale-maker Dassault Aviation’s shares slump over 8%. PL-15 missiles now draw Western attention.
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by News Desk
2025-05-13
Bloomberg Acknowledges Chinese Jets’ Edge Over India

Bloomberg has acknowledged the rising credibility and effectiveness of Chinese military aircraft in Asia, particularly following recent escalations between Pakistan and India. The report points to a changing perception in the region regarding Western-made weaponry, as China's J-10 fighter jets and PL-15 missiles have demonstrated high performance in recent engagements.

According to Bloomberg, the market has responded significantly to China's growing influence in defense manufacturing. The value of shares in the company that produces the J-10 aircraft has surged by $7.6 billion, underscoring the confidence investors now place in Chinese military technology. At the same time, the PL-15 missile, a long-range air-to-air missile used by China’s air force, has begun to attract attention from Western defense analysts.

The report adds that developing countries may increasingly look to China for advanced defense equipment, especially after Pakistan’s successful air campaign, which reportedly included the downing of five Indian aircraft and drones, including three Rafale jets.

This shift has had financial consequences. Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of the Rafale aircraft, has seen its share value drop by 4.70% today alone, and more than 8% over the past week. The loss comes amid growing scrutiny over Rafale’s performance after Indian jets were brought down by the Pakistan Air Force during a recent military engagement.

Experts believe this marks a turning point in regional arms dynamics, with Taiwan and other countries in the region now reassessing their defense strategies in light of China’s advancing aerospace capabilities.

The geopolitical balance in Asia appears to be entering a new phase, where cost-effective and technologically competitive Chinese defense systems are beginning to outpace traditional Western options in the eyes of several nations.

 
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