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Bangladesh prepares draft agreement to acquire Chinese J-10CE fighters

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Bangladesh is preparing a draft agreement for the Chengdu J-10CE ahead of formal negotiations with Beijing, moving Dhaka closer to becoming the fighter’s second foreign operator. The prospective acquisition would advance the country’s broader effort to modernize its air force through new combat aircraft and attack helicopters.

Discovered 2026-08-27T02:13:38.542461-07:00 | 2026-08-27T02:13:38.542461-07:00

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  • Bangladesh’s preparation of a draft agreement marks a step toward formal negotiations for the J-10CE and a potential new export customer for China’s fighter program.
  • The move builds on Dhaka’s broader procurement plans for J-10CE fighters and Turkish attack helicopters, indicating an effort to modernize multiple elements of its air force.
  • A Bangladesh acquisition would expand the J-10CE’s international operator base and deepen China’s role in supplying combat aircraft to South Asia.

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