Indians are very object oriented. It comes from worshiping objects like idols. That is why when they see a fearful "god" (to them) like an F-16, they prostrate themselves. Muslims are supposed to be less object oriented (although these days we are getting pretty close to the Hindus). As such, we (are supposed to) focus on higher objectives like justice (mentioned 256 times in the Quran), freedom, equality, compassion, brotherhood.
This is why Indians as a nation see the F-16 but do not see the organization, tactics, strategies (ideas) behind that F-16 that is the key. This is why they obsess over Rafale fighters (object) rather than modern BVR tactics (ideas).
According to the Muslim theologician and philosopher, Malek Bennabi:
Each time the idea disappears, the idol prevails anew and vice versa. In 1925, it was the opposite that took place: the idea of islah which had just appeared shook the old pantheon whose idols collapsed... (A Question of Ideas in the Muslim World, Malek Bennabi).
The J-15 is not just a weapon system, it is an idea. The idea is moving past its 60 years of defensive mindset into a new mindset where Pakistan is willing to dominate and set the agenda.
