Uzbekistan confirmed as second country to buy China’s J-10CE fighter
Uzbekistan confirmed that it has become the second foreign country to acquire the J-10CE fighter, as Beijing makes inroads into a Central Asian market previously dominated by Russian warplanes. Reports had previously suggested Uzbekistan had ordered 24 J-10CEs, although neither country has confirmed the deal. However, at least six of the jets were shown in footage released by the Uzbek…
Uzbekistan has become the second country to purchase China's J-10CE fighter jet, as Beijing expands its presence in the Central Asian market that has traditionally been dominated by Russian warplanes. While reports had previously suggested Uzbekistan had ordered 24 J-10CEs, at least six of the jets were displayed during the country's independence day celebrations.
The J-10CE is an export version of the advanced 4.5 generation fighter and features the PL-15E radar-guided missile with a longer range than many Western counterparts. This acquisition comes after Pakistan became the first foreign buyer of the J-10CE, which was prominently used during the conflict with India in May last year. Analysts believe the sales mark the beginning of China's efforts to expand its customer base to countries not typically served by the United States or other suppliers.
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