China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fielded its 8 modern J-16 multirole fighter jets against 6 Rafale jets of France in a tabletop war game simulation. On December 22, 2025, this exercise took place in Shuchang, Henan province and state media CCTV made its footage public, which is not common because China usually conducts such military simulations secretly. This exercise is part of modernizing China’s military training and showing preparedness against enemy threats.

Rafale becomes a threat in front of J-16

According to the Eurasian Times report, this year war gaming is being promoted on a large scale throughout the PLA and People’s Armed Police Force and this is the first year when pilot war gaming is taking place on such a large scale. 20 different units took part in this exercise. On one side of the board, 8 J-16 were shown as ‘Task Force’, while on the other side 6 Rafale were shown as ‘Threat’. The results of the simulation were not made public.

According to Eurasian Times, this move comes after the India-Pakistan conflict of May 2025, where Pakistan’s Chinese J-10C jets fought with Rafale, then Pakistan claimed that J-10C shot down several Rafales, but India rejected this. Apart from this, there is constant tension on the India-China border.

India currently has 36 Rafales, there is an order for 26 Rafale-Marines for the Navy and a proposal has been made to buy 114 more Rafales in September 2025. In such a situation, China’s choice of Rafale for simulation is being considered as a signal to counter India’s most advanced western fighter. In reports like South China Morning Post and Indian Defense Research Wing, it has also been described as a part of PLA’s preparation and signaling.

How special is China’s J-16 fighter jet?

The J-16 is China’s indigenous 4.5 generation heavy twin-engine multirole strike fighter, which is similar to the Russian Su-30 but completely upgraded with Chinese technology. It is strong in long-range operations, large weapon load and networked warfare.

• Radar and Sensors: Indigenous Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar is installed, which can detect fighter size targets at a distance of 150-200 kilometers. Can track and engage 15-20 targets simultaneously.
• Passive Detection: The Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system can detect the enemy at a distance of 50-80 kilometers without turning on the radar.
• Payload: Due to payload up to 8 tons and long range, it is better in saturation attack, long patrolling and precision strike.
• Weapon: Can carry air-to-air missiles, air-to-ground weapons, anti-ship missiles like PL-12 and PL-15. Capable of air-to-air combat, ground attack, electronic warfare (EW) and suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD).

Apart from this, Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), J-20 inspired glass cockpit, radar absorbent material (RAM) and dark gray coating reduce radar signature, electronic countermeasures (ECM), missile approach warning system (MAWS) and chaff-flare dispenser. J-16 uses more carbon composite, due to which its weight is less. New datalink and improved EW system has been installed. The special variant J-16D is for electronic warfare, which supports fighters like J-20.

How better is J-16 than Rafale?

Rafale has more range and heavier payload, which is beneficial in long missions. With its canard-delta design, Rafale has better manoeuvrability, dogfighting and situational awareness. Rafale is combat proven, which has been used in Afghanistan, Libya, Mali, Iraq and Syria. Whereas J-16 has been used for interception in South China Sea.

How much is the Chinese fighter jet J-16 worth?

The J-16 is manufactured only for the Chinese Air Force and is not exported, so the exact unit cost is not public. Chinese fighters are much cheaper than Western jets because they are produced domestically and are made at a lower cost. For comparison, the price of export version of J-10C of the same category is said to be around 40-60 million US dollars i.e. around Rs 350 to 530 crore.

According to Global Security and other defense sources, the estimated cost of heavy fighters like J-16 may also be in the same range, but there is no official figure.

The foundation day of the Indian Air Force is celebrated every year on 8 October. This year, this day will be 93rd Air Force Day in 2025. At the same time, many types of programs are organized across the country on Air Force Day. Apart from this, there will also be a parade at Hindon Air Force base on 8 October by the Air Force. Many people also think about Air Force Day that India has become independent only 78 years, while how is the Air Force celebrating its 93rd Air Force Day this time. In such a situation, let us tell you today that if India’s independence has been 78 years, then how is the Air Force considering its 93rd Air Force Day.

India’s independence 78 years and 93rd day of air service

Actually the Indian Air Force was established before the independence of India. The Indian Air Force was established as IAF on 8 October 1932. This is the reason that the counting of Air Force Day begins with the establishment of IAF in 1932, which took place many years before India’s independence. Due to this count, the Air Force is celebrating its 93rd Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force was established in 1932 as an ally of the British Empire. Its first flight was filled with four Westland Wapiti IIA by plane on 1 April 1933. The flight included six RAF trained officers and 19 air soldiers. He laid the foundation of number 1 squadron.

Air Force contributed in early years

IAF took its first action in 1936 via A flight. When he supported the Indian Army in North Waziristan. After this, by 1938, the number one squadron was fully active. At the same time, during the Second World War, IAF soldiers received 22 distinguished flying crosses and many other awards for bravery and dedication. After which the word Royal was also added to its name in March 1945. However, after independence, the Royal word was removed from IAF when the Republic of India became in 1950 and it led to the Indian Air Force.

Reorganization after freedom

After India’s independence in 1947, IAF restructured on a large scale. At that time the number of its employees was about 14,000. Because during partition, many IAF units went to Pakistan. Only after this, IAF was being called the Indian Air Force. At the same time, after several units joined Pakistan at that time, 6 fighter squadron was active in India and a C-47 Dakota Transport Squadron was active. At the same time, the three army chiefs will attend the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations. Also, fly past will be done by taking the flag of Operation Sindoor from Mi-17 helicopter. At the same time, exhibition of fighter aircraft, Akash missile system and other weapons will also be seen on this day.

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India Air Force is going to include such fighter jets in its fleet, whose enemies will fly away as soon as they hear the name. Recently, the Indian Air Force has given the contract to make Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 97 Mark-1 A Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas Fighter Jet) to replace MiG-21. A deal of Rs 62,370 crore has been done with the Center and HAL. This was the second order for HAL for Tejas fighter jet.

India will buy SU-57 fighter jet from Russia

After the retiring of MiG-21, only 29 squadrons are left instead of 42 in the Indian Air Force. India is also planning to buy SU-57 fighter jet from Russia soon. It is being told that India will take 36 fighter jets required for two two squadrons directly from Russia. However, it has not yet been officially confirmed by the government.

According to the IDRW report, the Indian Air Force has proposed a 30-35 percent increase in its strength. As soon as this happens, the number of squadron of the Indian Air Force will reach 54 to 56. A squadron in the Air Force has 18 to 20 fighter aircraft. The Air Force is not only insisting on increasing the number of fighter jets, but technology and capacity are also being further advanced.

Indian Air Force squadron will be increased

Till now, India had set a target of 42 squadron to fight war on two fronts. After Operation Sindoor, India is now focusing on increasing its number of squadron. After beating India, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is engaged in improving its potential with China. The Indian Air Force is also focused on developing Tejas MK2 and fifth generation stealth fighter Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), which will be in India itself.

Russia’s SU-57 is an advanced fighter jet, in which both sensor and signature management are available, while these two are not available together in Rafael. The radar system present in it identifies the enemy as soon as possible and its electro-optical system warns the missile. As soon as the Indian Air Force has 56 squadrons, the total fighter jets will be more than 1000, which has led to sleep for Pakistan and China.

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Ever since Mohammad Yunus’s government has come in Bangladesh. There is a period of instability. Mohammad Yunus has been seen in the camp of Pakistan and China from the beginning. Meanwhile, news has come that now Bangladesh wants to buy 12 J-10C fighter jet from China. Mohammed Younus raised the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to China in March.

In a conversation with Bangladesh media, members of Yunus’s team have confirmed the conversation to take fighter jets from China. On the Chinese era, Mohammad Yunus also offered China to connect the thirty -thirty project and Bangladesh port with Kunming of China. Earlier, the US had warned Bangladesh on making military relations with China.

Official conversation to buy J-10C from China
According to the report of Prothom Alo newspaper, Bangladesh wants to modernize its three armies so that the challenges of the future can be dealt with. The report said that the official dialogue of primary level has started to buy J-10C from China and this continues. Sources have been quoted as saying that Xi Jinping had said yes on Yunus asking for J-10C.

J-10 C clashed with Rafael Jet
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry has also confirmed that there has been a conversation with the Chinese President about the fighter jet. China’s J-10C fighter jet is a fourth generation fighter jet. Pakistan has also bought a J-10C fighter jet equipped with PL-15 missile from China. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan used it against India’s Rafael Fighter Jet. It can target enemies up to about 200 km distance. Let us know that this fighter jet was used in the fight for the first time during Operation Sindoor.

America warned
Since Sheikh Hasina’s government, Mohammed Younus has been strengthening relations with China and America. At the same time, Bangladeshi military expert says that in view of the geopolitical situation of the world, America is keeping a close watch on the presence of China inside Bangladesh. This is the reason that China’s issue has come many times in the conversation between Dhaka and Washington.

Actually, America is worried that closeness is increasing in Bangladesh and China. Senior US officials have warned Bangladesh to stay away from defense or military partnership with China.

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The Indian Air Force is going to farewell to its MiG-21 and in such a situation there will be a huge shortage of fighter jets, so IAF wants the approval to buy 114 multi-roll fighter jets (MRFA) from the government in the next 2 months. The big question is whether the Indian Air Force will bet on France’s Rafael only or can bet on F-15 of America and SU-35 of Russia. We tell you the specialty of these most dangerous fighter jets of the 4.5th generation of the world.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started the process of obtaining initial government approval (AON) to carry forward its 114 multi -roll fighter jet (MRFA) procurement program. The estimated cost of this deal is $ 15 to 20 billion. It will be implemented under the Make in India structure. Currently, IAF has only 31 squadrons while the government has stated the requirement of 42 squadrons in view of the possible struggle on two fronts. The retirement of old fighter jets like MIG-21 has further increased this difference.

How will India become self -sufficient in the defense sector?

The MRFA program is not only limited to the purchase of aircraft, but it is also an important part of the Make in India initiative. Its main objective is not just to bring modern jets, but also to strengthen technical transfer, indigenous construction and India’s defense-industrial ecosystem. Indian companies will be included in the construction and assembly process. This will not only create new jobs, but India will also be able to become self -sufficient in maintenance and upgrading of fighter jets for a long time.

Which fighter jet will be purchased by Rafale, F-15 or SU-35?

The Indian Air Force, which wants multi -roll fighter jets, makes France’s Dassault Aviation, America’s Boeing and Lockheed Martin, Sweden’s Saab, Europe Consortium of Europe and MiG and Sukho of Russia.

• Dassault Aviation (France) – Rafael (IAF already has 36 Rafale fighter jets, which gives a big benefit)
• Boeing (America)-F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-15X Eagle II
• Lockheed Martin (America)-F-21 (Advanced version of F-16 designed especially for India)
• Saab (Sweden) – Gripane E
• Eurofighter Consortium (UK, Germany, Italy, Spain) – Typhoon.
• Russia-MiG-35 and Su-35.

What will be fighter jets in the future with IAF?

The MRFA aircraft will create a multi-borne air fleet in association with the current Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage 2000, LCA Tejas and Rafael of the Indian Air Force. These aircraft will not only ensure air superiority but will also play a decisive role in ground attacks, reconnaissance missions and modern warfare strategies. It is estimated that this deal will be signed by 2028 and delivery of aircraft will begin after three to four years. In the coming time, the deployment of these aircraft will strengthen India’s war capacity.

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India has made a big jump and cleared the way for the development of its first indigenous fifth generation stealth fighter jet. With this step, India will be included in the very special list of countries like America, China and Russia, which have fifth generation fighter aircraft. By May 2025, this list is limited to only three countries-America (F-22, F-35), China (J-20) and Russia (SU-57). Now India is on the way to become the fourth country.

Defense Minister gave green signal
On Tuesday (August 12, 2025), Defense Minister Rajnath Singh approved the ‘Excoction Model’ of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project. It will develop it for the Air Force and Navy in association with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) global industry colleagues in Bengaluru. The initial expenditure on this project will be more than Rs 15,000 crore and the aircraft is expected to be delivered by 2035.

How will India’s first fifth generation fighter jet be
AMCA will be a single-seat, twin-engine fighter aircraft, which will be advanced stealth coatings and internal weapon bay, such as American and Russian aircraft (F-22, F-35 and SU-57). The aircraft will be able to fly to a height of 55,000 feet and carry 1,500 kg of weapons in the interior bay. The exterior will also have a capacity to carry 5,500 kg and 6,500 kg of additional fuel. According to reports, there will be two versions of this aircraft. The first American GE F414 will run with the engine, while the second version will have India’s own developed engine, which can be more powerful than this.

Supermanuvarble and Multirol Jet
AMCA is being designed in both supermanuvarble and multirol categories. Supermanuverable means that it will be able to change the sharp and complex direction by going beyond traditional techniques (such as Ailerons, Rudders etc.). Stealth means it will be very difficult to track it with radar and other detection systems. At the same time, Multirol means that this aircraft will be able to complete many missions like air domination, ground strike and destroying enemy air defense.

The specialty of the fifth generation fighter aircraft
There is no fixed definition of fifth generation fighter aircraft, but their basis is high-tech technology of the 21st century. They contain advanced battalfield software, which gives the pilot to the enemy’s activities and the real-time information of the battlefield. These aircraft also contain low-proclamation-off-intercept radar and networking systems, so that it can show better C3 (control, command and communication) capacity by staying connected with ‘friendly’ units.

India’s AMCA and the rest of the world aircraft
Currently, the US has F-22 and F-35, Russia has SU-57 and China has J-20. Of these, F-22 ‘Raptor’ was once called the deadliest fighter. Although the Obama administration thought of shutting down in 2008, it was again activated after seeing the military preparations of Russia and China. America’s F-35 is the most modern and most expensive fighter aircraft to date, which is estimated to be more than $ 1.7 trillion. It has also been offered to India. Similarly, Russia’s SU-57 is also proposed to India.

Sixth generation race of China
Reports say that China is working fast on the sixth generation fighter aircraft. In April 2025, NDTV reported that China is conducting two possible prototype tests-J-36 (three-engine tailless design) and J -50 (twin engine jet with V-shape wings). It is in response to American Boeing’s F-47 (next generation Air Superiority Fighter).

India’s military modernization campaign
The AMCA project is part of India’s strategy in which the army is being equipped with modern weapons and technology. Recently, India has bought 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft by deal with a deal of Rs 63,000 crore, which will meet by 2031 and replace the old Navy’s old MIG-29K. The Air Force already has 36 rafale-C. Apart from this, in the last decade, India has created indigenous aircraft career, warships and submarines and has also successfully tested hypersonic missiles. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has promised to invest $ 100 billion in domestic defense production by 2033 to promote “Make in India” and also increase defense exports.

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After spreading a false propaganda against India’s Rafale fighter jet during Operation Sindoor, a new conspiracy has now been revealed against French fighter jet across the seven seas. It was revealed that Rafael was secretly monitoring Rafale fighter jets in China’s Greece. In this regard, Greece has arrested four Chinese citizens, who were taking a secret picture of Rafael Fighter Jet of Greece.

According to the information, Rafale (Greek) was taking a picture of Rafale fighter Jet posted in the 114 Combat Wing of the Air Force in Tangara, Greece. Investigations found that these four Chinese citizens were found doing similar photography in Greece’s aerospace factory. The employees stationed there had left the four Chinese citizens and left, but the four Chinese citizens have been arrested for taking photography on Greek airbase.

All four Chinese detectives entered Greece as a tourist. Greek security agencies are now trying to find out whether it is a separate case of espionage or part of the same racket, which was revealed by the French Intelligence Agency last week.

China spreads fake narrative against Rafael
According to the French Intelligence Agency, after Operation Sindoor, China had spread a fake nectar against the Indian Air Force Rafale fighter Jet as part of a well -thought out conspiracy. Under this, China had directed its embassies posted in all countries to make false propaganda against Rafael. China spread a neoperative that the Chinese fighter Jets, J-10 and J-17 used by the Pakistani Air Force killed Rafale fighter aircraft from the Chinese missile (PL-15).

2 Chinese spy arrested in Ukraine
On the other hand, Ukraine has also claimed to arrest 2 Chinese spies. According to Ukraine agencies, both these Chinese spies, with the help of a Ukrainian citizen, were trying to achieve technology of Ukrainian Neptoon Cruise missile. According to Ukraine, these two are the pair of father and son. Son was living in Kiev on the pretext of studying in Ukraine as a student. On the pretext of meeting the son, the Father also came and lived in Kyiv.

Chinese hacker arrested in Italy
How is the network of Chinese detectives spreading all over the world. His hallmark was also seen in Italy’s city Milan. The US’s largest investigative agency FBI has arrested a Chinese hacker in Milan. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Chinese hacker Shu Jewei worked for China’s largest intelligence agency (Ministry of State Security).

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Rafale fighter jet: India is going to further strengthen its aerial strength in the coming few years. There has been a big deal between Dassault Aviation and Tata Group, the company that makes Rafale fighter jet. Dassault Aviation, along with the Tata Group, will now build the body of Rafale Fighter Jet in India. This will be the first time that the body of fighter jet will be built in France.

Rafale fighter jet’s body will be built in India

Rafael’s fusalaz (fighter jet structure or main body) will now be built in India. There have been four production transfer agreement between Tata Group and Dassold Aviation. This agreement will prove to be an important step towards strengthening the country’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities and global supply chains.

Rafale fighter jet’s first structure will be prepared by 2028

As part of the delight with Dassault, Tata Advasad Systems will set up a plant equipped with latest technology in Hyderabad. This Tata plant will manufacture the main structural sections of Rafael. Here Lateral Shells of Rafael’s rear fuusalaj, Central Fucelaj, entire rear section and front section will be formed. According to sources, the first structure of Rafale Fighter Jet will be prepared from this production plant by 2028.

‘India will increase the ability to make defense equipment’

Eric Trappier of Dassault Aviation said, “This step is a decisive step in strengthening our supply chain in India. Thanks to the expansion of our local partners including the Indian aerospace industry. This supply chain will contribute to the successful ramp-up of Rafael.

Sukaran Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Tata Advanced Systems Limited, said, “The deal is an important step in India’s aerospace sector. The deal shows that India’s technology can support global platforms.” The Tata Group and Dassault already form parts of aircraft like Rafael and Mirage 2000.

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