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New image adds to claims of Uzbek J-10CE order, but questions remain

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A photograph appearing to show a Chinese J-10C/CE fighter in flight has renewed claims that Uzbekistan may have ordered the type. The aircraft’s landing gear is extended, while apparent coverings over markings—including on the vertical stabilizer—make its identity and operator difficult to verify.

Discovered 2026-08-18T04:35:11.817227-07:00 | 2026-08-18T04:35:11.817227-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The image provides additional visual evidence for a possible Uzbek J-10CE acquisition, but obscured identifying markings leave the aircraft’s operator and status unconfirmed.
  • Any eventual Uzbek order would represent a significant development in China’s fighter export activity and regional military-aircraft procurement.

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