Since ancient times, weaponry was the heavy equipment of a country, related to the safety of the country. Nowadays, in the era of rapid technological development, air power has become an important sign for measuring a country's military strength.

China, as a rising star in the East, has followed suit in the field of military aviation, constantly breaking through itself, and developed a series of eye-catching fighter jets. Among them, the J-31 fighter jet is a shining pearl of China's aviation industry.

In recent years, with the remarkable improvement of the performance of Chinese fighter jets, their export potential has become increasingly prominent. However, in the global arms market, the US and Russia have long occupied a dominant position. If Chinese fighter jets want to break this pattern, they still face many challenges.

However, opportunities are always given to the prepared. Right when the international situation is changing rapidly, one choice Turkey makes may open up a new prospect for China's fighter jet export.

Turkey, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, is renowned for its strategic location and has long been courted by Western powers such as the United States. However, in recent years, Turkey's relationship with the US has hit the rocks.

The US has exerted enormous pressure on Turkey, threatening even to cancel the F-35 fighter jet program, after Turkey decided to buy S-400 air-defense missile systems from Russia.

The move has undoubtedly disappointed and angered Turkey, which has begun searching for an alternative source of warplanes.

Against this backdrop, China’s J-31 fighter jet has entered Turkey’s sights, with as many as 150 aircraft potentially up for the taking.

The J-31 fighter aircraft is a fifth-generation stealth fighter independently developed by China, featuring advanced stealth performance, supersonic cruise capability, and powerful information processing capabilities.

At the same time, its price is more affordable than the U.S. F-35 fighter jet, which undoubtedly increases its competitiveness in the international market.

For Turkey, choosing J-31 fighter jet can't only fill the gap caused by the US sanctions but also get rid of the reliance on the US to some extent, and strengthen its strategic autonomy.

The continuous improvement in the performance of Chinese fighter jets and their good reputation in the international market have also provided strong support for Turkey's choice of the J-31.

Of course, any arms procurement transaction is not a simple act of buying and selling, and it involves complex factors in multiple dimensions such as politics, economy and military affairs.

Whether Turkey will eventually opt for the J-31 as its next-generation fighter jet remains uncertain.

With the continuous improvement of Chinese fighter performance and the expansion of its international influence, China's share in the global arms market will further increase in the future. For example, countries such as Pakistan and Iran are very interested in Chinese fighters.

"A mountain is not high because of its altitude; it becomes famous if immortals live on it. Water is not deep because of its depth; it becomes spiritual if dragons dwell in it." If China's fighter jets want a firm foothold in the international market and win more customers' favor, it is still necessary to constantly strengthen their technical research and development and improve their innovation capabilities.

This is the only way to occupy a place in the global arms market and create greater income for the country. Let us wait and see whether the J31 can become the latest main combat aircraft for Turkey.