Chinese firms that manufacture fighter jets saw their sales rise after gaining prominence during last year’s India-Pakistan’s conflict, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
The Chengdu-based company, China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Co., said its revenue climbed to 75.4 billion yuan ($11 billion) in 2025, marking a 15.8 percent increase from the previous year, while profits rose 6.5 percent to 3.4 billion yuan, both the highest in its history.
The momentum carried into 2026, with first-quarter sales surging nearly 80 percent year-on-year.
Analysts link the strong performance to heightened international visibility following the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, where Pakistan credited Chinese-built J-10 fighter jet and jointly produced JF-17 Thunder aircraft with playing a key role in aerial engagements.
Islamabad said multiple Indian aircraft were downed, including French-made Rafael advanced jets, while New Delhi claimed it also inflicted damage to Pakistani aircraft, which Islamabad denies.
The conflict marked a rare real-world test of modern Chinese military hardware, drawing attention from several developing countries seeking cost-effective alternatives to Western systems.