Overview
- A Pentagon report to Congress identifies Pakistan as China’s most significant recipient of combat aircraft.
- The report confirms Pakistan is the only J-10C customer, with 20 delivered by May 2025 out of 36 on order, while interest from other countries has not yet produced finalized sales.
- China’s current export lineup centers on the FC-31, J-10C, and the China–Pakistan co-developed JF-17, alongside deliveries to Pakistan of Caihong and Wing Loong drones and long-standing naval platforms.
- Reuters reported a defense package exceeding $4 billion for Libya’s eastern-based forces that is expected to include 16 JF-17 fighters and 12 Super Mushak trainers with deliveries over two and a half years.
- Pakistan announced a Dubai Airshow memorandum for JF-17 procurement by an unspecified country, building on existing customers in Myanmar, Nigeria, and Azerbaijan as it markets aircraft with training and maintenance support.