[Manthink]

Iran took too long to broaden its military suppliers beyond Russia. The country air defense paid a heavy price since 13 June.
Just for the record, it is the Iranians that are actively approaching the Chinese now. 



According to information published by several Arabic media outlets on June 27, 2025, the Iranian Defense Minister recently visited China and initiated high-level discussions to procure Chengdu J-10C multirole fighter jets and advanced AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) equipment. These negotiations signal a strategic shift in Tehran’s defense procurement policy following prolonged delays in the delivery of Russian Su-35 fighters, which had been expected to bolster Iran’s airpower starting in spring 2023.

https://armyrecognition.com/news/aerospa...uperiority

[Manthink]

Coincidence or Iranian remarkable very public strategic pivot to Beijing?

Me now thinks this is another great e.g. how any unilateral military action by Israel or US will accelerate the shift of power in the Global South towards the PRC.



https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/26/china...o-intl-hnk

[Manthink]

Not sure true or not - some media has claimed Iran decides to quit buying the Russian Su-35 and switch to the Chinese J-10 due to delay delivery...

https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/from-...-fighters/

[Manthink]

Interesting BBC's guest is talking about the J-10's AESA radar is as capable as French Rafale and US's F-22...

[Alice Alicia]

Well done Xi