{
  "id": 12362060,
  "title": "Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in 6 months, report says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/indonesia-to-take-delivery-of-first-chinese-j-10ce-fighter-jets-in-6",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369910/indonesia-take-delivery-first-chinese-j-10ce-fighter-jets-6-months-report-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia is set to receive its first batch of Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets within six months, according to a report by Indonesian media. This would make the Southeast Asian nation the third country to operate the Chinese-made aircraft, following Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The Indonesian Air Force confirmed an order of 42 J-10CEs, valued at US$9 billion, in October last year. The first delivery is anticipated in April, though the exact number of aircraft remains unclear. Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono urged the public to exercise patience, stating, \"Just wait for the Chinese Vigorous Dragons to arrive.\" The J-10CE, an export variant of the J-10C, was developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation and is known for its cost-effectiveness and adaptable supply arrangements, appealing to nations seeking to modernize their air force. Uzbekistan, which inducted the J-10CE into its air force in August, has reportedly acquired 24 of the fighters, while Bangladesh reportedly submitted a bid for 20 J-10CEs for US$2.2 billion, pending approval. Azerbaijan is also a potential new buyer, with CAC showcasing a J-10CE mock-up at the Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition in Baku, interpreted as a tailored sales pitch. Other countries, including Egypt and Algeria, may also express interest in the J-10CE, though no confirmed purchases have been made. Pakistan was the sole confirmed foreign buyer of the J-10CE until now.",
  "summary": "Indonesia is expected to receive its first Chengdu J-10CE fighter jets in six months, according to an Indonesian media report, which would make it the third international operator of the Chinese-made aircraft. Jakarta confirmed an order of 42 of the 4.5-generation fighter jets – known as Vigorous Dragons – last October, with an approved budget of US$9 billion. The first delivery is expected in…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in 6 months, report says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/indonesia-to-take-delivery-of-first-chinese-j-10ce-fighter-jets-in-6-12363494",
        "published": "2026-10-06T11:00:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}