Bangladesh is advancing plans to purchase China’s J-10CE fighter jets as part of a broader military overhaul. A government official says the aircraft’s performance is a factor in the decision, referencing its role in recent air-combat events in the region.
Bloomberg reports the move reflects interest in the J-10CE’s capabilities, including its reported performance during the India-Pakistan conflict. The Express Tribune adds that Bangladesh is in talks to acquire the jets and points to attention they gained after Pakistan said it shot down Indian aircraft during clashes in May 2025. That account is disputed by India, underscoring that assessments of the conflict’s air results differ across sides.
Across the two outlets, the main points of agreement are that Bangladesh is considering or discussing the purchase of China’s J-10CE fighters and that discussion of the jet’s combat record is central to the justification being cited. Both also reflect the broader context of contested claims around the May 2025 India-Pakistan air encounters.
