Bangladesh confirms deal to buy Chinese J-10 fighter jets: report
Bangladesh has confirmed a deal to purchase China’s 4.5-generation J-10CE fighter jets, citing the aircraft’s reported combat performance against French-made Rafale jets during the brief Pakistan-India conflict in May, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Friday. The Chengdu J-10C is a single-engine, multirole combat aircraft manufactured in China. Boasting a top speed of Mach 1.8, it…
Bangladesh has confirmed it will buy China's J-10CE fighter jets, according to the South China Morning Post. The aircraft, a single-engine, multirole combat jet capable of speeds up to Mach 1.8, is known for its combat performance during the recent Pakistan-India conflict, where it reportedly shot down six Indian Air Force jets.
Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, Zahedur Rahman, said a draft proposal for the purchase had been submitted to the finance ministry and Armed Forces Division for approval. The deal also includes the acquisition of Chinese attack helicopters, VIP transport helicopters, and drones. The purchase is expected to proceed immediately if budgetary allocation is secured this fiscal year.
Rahman noted the country's attention to the conflict last year, when Pakistan used J-10 fighters and PL-15 air-to-air missiles to down Indian Rafales. In January, air chiefs from Pakistan and Bangladesh discussed the potential procurement of the JF-17 Thunder aircraft. In February, Bangladesh's air chief visited Pakistan, where talks emphasized defense cooperation, training, and aerospace advancements.
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