Pakistan's recently inducted Chinese-origin J-10C fighter jets participated in joint aerial exercises with Qatar's Eurofighter Typhoons. This marks the inaugural instance of the J-10C aircraft being tested in a major aerial exercise, as reported by the Eurasian Times. The joint air exercises, named Zilzal-II, began on January 10, 2024, and are hosted by Qatar. The exercises aim to simulate realistic aerial combat scenarios, testing the operational readiness of both the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the Qatar Emiri Air Force.