China's J-10C Jet with KJ-500 Radar: Rafale's New Nemesis?

• China claims its J-10C fighter jet, integrated with the KJ-500 'flying radar', can track and intercept 4th-gen jets like Rafale and even 5th-gen F-35s from 500 KM away.
• The KJ-500 AEW&C system provides 360-degree surveillance, can detect stealth aircraft, and acts as a 'command center' for fighter jets, guiding long-range missiles.
• The J-10C, a '4+ generation' multirole fighter, leverages data from the KJ-500 to operate with its radar off, making it harder to detect and enhancing its combat capability.
• Chinese military exercises demonstrated the J-10C's ability to engage stealth targets, with one pilot reportedly 'shooting down' a J-20 in a simulated combat scenario.
• India is acquiring 114 Rafale F-4 jets and strengthening its air defense with the S-400 system under 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra' to counter regional threats.