The search term ‘लड़ाकू विमान’ was observed in the Indian search market, but this does not indicate the location of the incident or the countries involved.
What were discussed together this time were Bangladesh’s consideration of purchasing Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets and a video from the Uzbekistan presidential office.
Both cases involve the same aircraft, but one still has budget approval and negotiations ahead, while in the other, the aircraft shown in the video must be distinguished from reports of an order.
3-Line Summary
1. The stage of J-10CE procurement differs by country
2. At least 6 aircraft appeared in the Uzbekistan video
3. Bangladesh is still at the negotiation stage
Bangladesh’s Plan for 20 Aircraft Is Not Yet a Contract
Bangladesh is moving toward purchasing 20 J-10CE aircraft from China, AajTak reported. The proposed deal was cited as being worth approximately 23 billion dollars. The stated purpose of the deal was to modernize the country’s aging air force and enhance its air-defense capabilities. The Bangladesh Air Force already operates several Chinese-made military aircraft, and China is introduced as one of its major defense suppliers.
However, it is premature to read the statement that Bangladesh “will buy 20 aircraft” as a finalized contract. Dainik Bhaskar reported that Bangladesh had prepared a draft agreement with China for the purchase of J-10CE aircraft. The Bangladeshi prime minister’s adviser for information and broadcasting said that the procurement process could proceed if budget approval was obtained by June 30, 2027. The approval timing and procurement process are conditions presented in this statement, not the result of a transaction that has already been completed.
An official from the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies also explained that although the concept of introducing new fighter jets has existed for a long time, the deal remains at the negotiation stage. AajTak likewise said that further negotiations and final approval must be observed. The fact currently confirmed is that Bangladesh is considering and pursuing the introduction of the J-10CE. In this matter, the party considering the purchase is Bangladesh, the supplier is China, and this must be distinguished from the fact that the keyword was observed in the Indian search market.
A Bangladeshi official said that the performance of Chinese-made J-10 aircraft operated by Pakistan during the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025 influenced the assessment. However, Pakistan’s claim that J-10 aircraft shot down Indian fighter jets at the time conflicted with India’s denial. Dainik Bhaskar also reported that the claim of a Rafale fighter jet being shot down had not been confirmed. The adviser’s statement may be viewed as background to the procurement review, but by itself it cannot establish conclusively that the J-10CE’s performance was proven in combat.
6 Aircraft in Uzbekistan’s Video and the Reported Order for 24
The Uzbekistan presidential office released a video for the national holiday on August 28. According to Vietnam.vn, at least 6 J-10CE aircraft appeared in the video. The aircraft bore Uzbek Air Force markings, and the footage included scenes of the aircraft waiting on a runway, flying in formation, and receiving a water-cannon salute. The video is evidence that a J-10CE bearing Uzbek Air Force markings appeared publicly.
However, the information that Uzbekistan ordered 24 aircraft from China is different in nature. Vietnam.vn reported that the South China Morning Post had reported this, citing multiple reliable sources. It also said that neither Uzbekistan nor China had officially announced the contract value. The at least 6 aircraft shown in the video and the reported order for 24 aircraft differ not only in number but also in how they were confirmed.
Pakistan is introduced as the first overseas customer for the J-10CE. According to information citing the U.S. Department of Defense’s latest report on China’s military power, Pakistan had received 20 aircraft by May 2025. Therefore, Bangladesh’s plan for 20 aircraft, the minimum 6 aircraft in Uzbekistan’s video, the reported 24-aircraft order related to Uzbekistan, and Pakistan’s delivery of 20 aircraft are figures from different points in time and stages.
Even the Same Fighter Jet Cannot Be Compared Based Only on Combat Results
The J-10C is introduced as a single-seat multirole fighter also operated by the Chinese Air Force. Vietnam.vn reported that the Chinese Air Force operates more than 300 J-10C aircraft. The aircraft is described as being equipped with an electronically scanned array radar, an electronic warfare system, and a datalink system, and as capable of being used for air combat and ground attack. The J-10CE is also introduced as capable of carrying PL-10 and PL-15E missiles.
Even so, it is difficult to definitively declare the superiority of the Rafale or J-10C based only on the outcome of a particular aerial engagement. Experts cited in the reports explained that strategy, early-warning systems, electronic warfare, weapons, and pilot capabilities all contribute to the result. Views cited by Dainik Bhaskar include an assessment that the Rafale’s electronic warfare system and sensors are more mature and reliable, as well as an assessment that the J-10C has greater speed.
The clearest difference in this sequence is that Uzbekistan revealed the aircraft in a video, while Bangladesh is engaged in procurement discussions with budget approval and negotiations still pending. Even when grouped under the same name, J-10CE, visible aircraft, reports of an order, a draft agreement, and final approval are not the same thing. It is more accurate not to jump ahead and characterize the Bangladesh case as a completed contract or the Uzbekistan case as an event whose contract terms have been officially announced.
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