Newly Empowered Chinese Fighter Industry Seeks Export Deals

Chinese J-10 fighters flying in formation

The Aug. 1 demonstration team, pictured flying J-10s over the Singapore Airshow in 2020, leads China’s efforts to market fighters abroad.

Credit: Steve Trimble/AW&ST
Two tactical military jets of Chinese origin are on the list of aircraft slated to be exhibited at this year’s Dubai Airshow. Three of the first, the JF-17, coproduced by China and Pakistan, have previously appeared on the ramp at Al Maktoum International Airport. But two Hongdu L-15 lead-in fighter...

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