Is war against China inevitable? The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force admitted one fact in front of the world: once war with China, the U.S. military will no longer have air superiority in front of China. Therefore, the United States must increase investment in the air force, even at the expense of other services! It seems that the performance of China fighter jets in the air war between India and Pakistan really scared the United States.
A missile whistle suddenly sounded over the Pacific Ocean, US warplanes hurriedly dodged, China J-20 quietly locked on the target, and an air contest instantly reversed. This is not science fiction, but a reality admitted by top U.S. Air Force officials: in the conflict with China, their air superiority was lost. In the air war between India and Pakistan, China's equipment helped Pakistan win a great victory, making the Pentagon unable to sit still. Is war really coming? What is the mystery behind this?
Speaking of this, we must start with the air war between India and Pakistan in South Asia in May this year. The Indian Air Force took the lead and sent Su-30 and Rafale fighters to strike across the border. The Pakistan Air Force immediately responded and used our China-made J-10C and JF-17 Thunderbolt fighters to fight. What happened? Pakistan has taken advantage of over-the-horizon operations. The PL-15 missile has a long range and high precision, and directly killed several advanced Indian aircraft, including the French Rafale. This is not only a domestic matter for Pakistan and India, but has also become the focus of military fans around the world. China's actual equipment debut was so eye-catching. Pakistan claimed that the 7 - 0 victory relied on our missile and data link technology.
After the war was fought, there was a heated discussion internationally. Western media sourly said that this is an indirect PK between Chinese and US military industries, and that China missiles have made US and European products timid. After the Pakistan Air Force replaced its old aircraft with JF-17, its electronic warfare and long-range strike capabilities have soared. Although the gusts in India are expensive, they have been abandoned in actual combat. In this way, our China military exports gained a firm foothold, and orders rose accordingly. Think about it, the JF-17 proved itself in the 2019 air battle of Balacot. This time, the upgraded version in 2025 is even more fierce. The PL-15E with a range of over 150 kilometers is beyond the reach of opponents.
Looking back to May 19, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff David Orwin, in a public event in Washington, faced with a bunch of journalists and screens, said straight: China and the U.S. once in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Air Force's superiority is notined. China's Air Force is developing too fast, our F-22 and F-35 are losing in high-intensity confrontation. He also highlighted that the Air Force has to prioritize, the budget is inclined, and even robbed resources from the Marine's hands. That said, exports are equal to being recognized by the public. The Pentagon has been blowing up in the air for years, now? The own report shows that China's missiles can block Guam and the Japanese base, run a blow, and the F-35
Orwin’s statement is not an empty talk, rooted in the Indian-Pacific air war. The Chinese aircraft helped the Pakistan side to win, exposed the shortboard of U.S. aid India’s equipment. The wind with the European meteor missiles, should be the throne, the result was easily bypassed by PL-15. The U.S. military intelligence department looked at, is this not the forerunner of the future scenario against China? Chinese missiles long range, hidden fighter aircraft more, their F-35 more mission positioning, in the pure air battle with J-20B, the maneuver and speed are different. Orwin at the meeting stressed that the Air Force must rely on a new generation of fighter aircraft, cross-border command and rapid deployment of three boards to regain the advantage in the frontline. It sounds
To put it bluntly, the U.S. Air Force is tight on its capital. The F-22 has been in service for almost 30 years, and its body is aging. It cost hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade, and it is just a patch. The F-35 has a large output, but its air combat performance is average. At best, it can be used as a strike platform. On the other hand, our J-20 entered service in 2017 and now has more than 300 aircraft in batches. It has been replaced with WS-15 engines, with a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 10 and stable supersonic cruise. The PL-15 missile hit the first time, and the helmet sight gave the pilot the head start. The number also exceeds the F-22. The outside world estimates that with the blessing of our active phased array radar, the stealth coating iterates quickly. The J-35 is still being tested, but it is positioned like the F-35 to make up for the shortcomings of medium-sized aircraft.
The United States is anxious. The budget for fiscal year 2026 jumped to 249.5 billion yuan, and the Air Force monopolized 209.6 billion yuan, an increase of 17%. But where is the money spent? Boeing won the bid after the NGAD sixth-generation aircraft was delayed until 2030, but the outline plan was not visible. The coordinated combat aircraft CCA is still under testing, and we are already ahead of the unmanned early warning aircraft, the Condor, and can lock on the F-22 500 kilometers away. Olwin beat Congress for making "difficult decisions" and gave priority to the Air Force in cutting land and naval projects. Isn't this what the title says, sacrificing other services to protect the Air Force? The U.S. military became even more panicked when the air war between India and Pakistan broke out. The report pointed out that China's missile threat to bases, and air blockade became the norm.
From our perspective, this is grounded. Chinese Air Force these years to make real progress, independent innovation is the key. J-20 is not only a large number, in real-world exercises supervisory distance winning rate is high, transportation of 20 petrol engines stretch the arm, long-range shipment is stable. The unmanned aircraft is anti-hidden, distributed radar network, enemy aircraft can not hide. The United States has more than 600 strategic transport aircraft and 400 petrol engines, the bottom is thick, but we ship 20 batches, the gap is shrinking.
In the game between major powers, air power is a hard indicator. The U.S. Air Force is clamoring for reconstruction, but the actual internal friction is huge. F-35 procurement is squeezing others, and the sixth-generation aircraft is nowhere in sight. On the side of China, we are working steadily, with fast technological iteration, and exports help our friends gain a firm foothold. The air war between India and Pakistan has proved that China's equipment is reliable and the US military has admitted that it has lost its advantage. This is not only a technical competition, but also a strategic awakening. In the long run, who will have the last laugh depends on innovation and deployment. The rise of our Air Force is protecting the path of peaceful development, and the United States must work harder to catch up.
A missile whistle suddenly sounded over the Pacific Ocean, US warplanes hurriedly dodged, China J-20 quietly locked on the target, and an air contest instantly reversed. This is not science fiction, but a reality admitted by top U.S. Air Force officials: in the conflict with China, their air superiority was lost. In the air war between India and Pakistan, China's equipment helped Pakistan win a great victory, making the Pentagon unable to sit still. Is war really coming? What is the mystery behind this?
Speaking of this, we must start with the air war between India and Pakistan in South Asia in May this year. The Indian Air Force took the lead and sent Su-30 and Rafale fighters to strike across the border. The Pakistan Air Force immediately responded and used our China-made J-10C and JF-17 Thunderbolt fighters to fight. What happened? Pakistan has taken advantage of over-the-horizon operations. The PL-15 missile has a long range and high precision, and directly killed several advanced Indian aircraft, including the French Rafale. This is not only a domestic matter for Pakistan and India, but has also become the focus of military fans around the world. China's actual equipment debut was so eye-catching. Pakistan claimed that the 7 - 0 victory relied on our missile and data link technology.
After the war was fought, there was a heated discussion internationally. Western media sourly said that this is an indirect PK between Chinese and US military industries, and that China missiles have made US and European products timid. After the Pakistan Air Force replaced its old aircraft with JF-17, its electronic warfare and long-range strike capabilities have soared. Although the gusts in India are expensive, they have been abandoned in actual combat. In this way, our China military exports gained a firm foothold, and orders rose accordingly. Think about it, the JF-17 proved itself in the 2019 air battle of Balacot. This time, the upgraded version in 2025 is even more fierce. The PL-15E with a range of over 150 kilometers is beyond the reach of opponents.
Looking back to May 19, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff David Orwin, in a public event in Washington, faced with a bunch of journalists and screens, said straight: China and the U.S. once in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Air Force's superiority is notined. China's Air Force is developing too fast, our F-22 and F-35 are losing in high-intensity confrontation. He also highlighted that the Air Force has to prioritize, the budget is inclined, and even robbed resources from the Marine's hands. That said, exports are equal to being recognized by the public. The Pentagon has been blowing up in the air for years, now? The own report shows that China's missiles can block Guam and the Japanese base, run a blow, and the F-35
Orwin’s statement is not an empty talk, rooted in the Indian-Pacific air war. The Chinese aircraft helped the Pakistan side to win, exposed the shortboard of U.S. aid India’s equipment. The wind with the European meteor missiles, should be the throne, the result was easily bypassed by PL-15. The U.S. military intelligence department looked at, is this not the forerunner of the future scenario against China? Chinese missiles long range, hidden fighter aircraft more, their F-35 more mission positioning, in the pure air battle with J-20B, the maneuver and speed are different. Orwin at the meeting stressed that the Air Force must rely on a new generation of fighter aircraft, cross-border command and rapid deployment of three boards to regain the advantage in the frontline. It sounds
To put it bluntly, the U.S. Air Force is tight on its capital. The F-22 has been in service for almost 30 years, and its body is aging. It cost hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade, and it is just a patch. The F-35 has a large output, but its air combat performance is average. At best, it can be used as a strike platform. On the other hand, our J-20 entered service in 2017 and now has more than 300 aircraft in batches. It has been replaced with WS-15 engines, with a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding 10 and stable supersonic cruise. The PL-15 missile hit the first time, and the helmet sight gave the pilot the head start. The number also exceeds the F-22. The outside world estimates that with the blessing of our active phased array radar, the stealth coating iterates quickly. The J-35 is still being tested, but it is positioned like the F-35 to make up for the shortcomings of medium-sized aircraft.
The United States is anxious. The budget for fiscal year 2026 jumped to 249.5 billion yuan, and the Air Force monopolized 209.6 billion yuan, an increase of 17%. But where is the money spent? Boeing won the bid after the NGAD sixth-generation aircraft was delayed until 2030, but the outline plan was not visible. The coordinated combat aircraft CCA is still under testing, and we are already ahead of the unmanned early warning aircraft, the Condor, and can lock on the F-22 500 kilometers away. Olwin beat Congress for making "difficult decisions" and gave priority to the Air Force in cutting land and naval projects. Isn't this what the title says, sacrificing other services to protect the Air Force? The U.S. military became even more panicked when the air war between India and Pakistan broke out. The report pointed out that China's missile threat to bases, and air blockade became the norm.
From our perspective, this is grounded. Chinese Air Force these years to make real progress, independent innovation is the key. J-20 is not only a large number, in real-world exercises supervisory distance winning rate is high, transportation of 20 petrol engines stretch the arm, long-range shipment is stable. The unmanned aircraft is anti-hidden, distributed radar network, enemy aircraft can not hide. The United States has more than 600 strategic transport aircraft and 400 petrol engines, the bottom is thick, but we ship 20 batches, the gap is shrinking.
In the game between major powers, air power is a hard indicator. The U.S. Air Force is clamoring for reconstruction, but the actual internal friction is huge. F-35 procurement is squeezing others, and the sixth-generation aircraft is nowhere in sight. On the side of China, we are working steadily, with fast technological iteration, and exports help our friends gain a firm foothold. The air war between India and Pakistan has proved that China's equipment is reliable and the US military has admitted that it has lost its advantage. This is not only a technical competition, but also a strategic awakening. In the long run, who will have the last laugh depends on innovation and deployment. The rise of our Air Force is protecting the path of peaceful development, and the United States must work harder to catch up.