Bangladesh in Talks to Buy Chinese J-10CE Fighter Jets
A government panel has drafted negotiation papers as Bangladesh seeks to modernize its air force and deepen defense ties with Beijing.
- On Tuesday, Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman confirmed that a government committee has prepared draft agreements for Bangladesh's potential purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets and attack helicopters.
- The Bangladesh Air Force seeks to modernize its aging fleet of Chinese F-7 interceptors and Russian MiG-29s while deepening ties with Beijing, already Dhaka's largest arms supplier for two decades.
- Zahed attributed interest in the J-10CE to its reported performance against Indian Rafale fighters during the May 2025 India-Pakistan clash, though Indian authorities have not confirmed any Rafale losses.
- Neither Dhaka nor Beijing has confirmed whether the current requirement is for 20 or 24 J-10CEs, though previous estimates from October 2025 put a 20-jet package at approximately $2.2 billion.
- Reports suggest the committee is also preparing documentation for Turkish Aerospace T129 ATAK attack helicopters, with procurements likely proceeding during fiscal 2026-27 if funding becomes available.
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(Jakarta=Yonhap News) Correspondent Son Hyun-kyu = Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to acquire a large number of Chinese-made fighter jets that played a key role in the armed conflict between India and Pakistan last year...
Bangladesh Likely to Buy China's J-10CE Jets to Modernise Air Force, Says PM Adviser Zahed
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Dhaka is planning to acquire China's J-10CE fighter jets as part of efforts to modernise its air force, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday. World News | Bangladesh Likely to Buy China's J-10CE Jets to Modernise Air Force, Says PM Adviser Zahed.
Bangladesh likely to buy Chinas J-10CE jets to modernise air force, says PM Adviser Zahed - The Tribune
Dhaka is planning to acquire China's J-10CE fighter jets as part of efforts to modernise its air force, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.
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