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Bangladeshi officials have officially confirmed a defense agreement to acquire Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets to modernize their air force. The procurement marks a significant shift in the country’s military aviation capabilities and strategic partnerships.
Dhaka is finalizing a major military aircraft purchase with Beijing, citing recent regional security operations as a key driver for modernizing its air force capabilities.
Bangladesh is reportedly planning to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, a move that would mark the second export of China's advanced fighter after Pakistan's acquisition and signifies a notable development for both nations.
Chinese state television CCTV reported that Pakistani J-10CE fighters, manufactured in China, achieved a perfect 9-0 victory against Qatari Eurofighter Typhoons in simulated air combat during military exercises.
The Pakistan Air Force plans to upgrade its fleet with further acquisitions of Chinese Chengdu J-10C fighters and J-35 stealth jets, aiming to gain a technological edge over India in fifth-generation aviation.
Bangladesh is finalizing a deal to purchase Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, a move expected to significantly strengthen military cooperation with Beijing. The decision was influenced by the aircraft's performance in recent India-Pakistan conflicts and raises strategic questions for New Delhi.
Dhaka moves forward with purchasing the combat-proven aircraft, citing superior cost-effectiveness and operational capabilities to modernize its air force.
Bangladesh is reportedly in discussions to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, with a deal potentially being finalized by August. This proposed defense purchase is part of broader talks during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China.
China's state broadcaster CCTV confirmed that its J-10CE fighter jets went undefeated against Eurofighter Typhoons in nine simulated air combat exercises in 2024.
A Chinese J-10C pilot reportedly countered a radar provocation, an incident highlighted by state media as a demonstration of China's air combat readiness.
Bangladesh has for the first time confirmed a long-expected deal to purchase China’s 4.5-generation J-10CE fighters, pointing to the jet’s combat performance against Rafale fighters in last year’s…
Bangladesh is moving forward with its plan to procure Chinese J-10CE fighter jets as part of a broader military overhaul. The country is currently in talks with China to finalize the acquisition of these advanced aircraft.
Chinese sources claim Pakistani J-10CE fighter jets achieved a 9-0 victory over Qatari Eurofighters in an exercise, though analysis suggests the exercise rules, rather than aircraft superiority, likely influenced the outcome.
China has admitted to providing support to Pakistan during a four-day war with India in 2025, stating it "just needed the right opportunity." Pakistan's air force reportedly used Chinese-made Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets during the conflict.
With the unveiling of the long-range hypersonic CJ-1000 missiles, China has surpassed the United States in the critical race to field practical scramjet propulsion systems, according to a mainland military magazine. Alongside the ship-launched YJ-19, the CJ-1000 road-mobile cruise missile was one of two hypersonic missiles powered by advanced air-breathing scramjet engines on show during the Victory Day military parade in Beijing in September last year. They are the world’s only two operational...