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Uzbekistan confirms delivery of first Chinese-built J-10CE fighter jets

Uzbekistan has officially confirmed receipt of its first Chengdu J-10CE fighters, ending months of uncertainty over the previously unverified acquisition. National television footage showed at least six of the Chinese-built aircraft, providing the first firm evidence of their arrival in Central Asia.

Discovered 2026-08-30T09:50:16.539358-07:00 | 2026-08-30T09:50:16.539358-07:00

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Official confirmation establishes Uzbekistan as a J-10CE operator and provides the first firm evidence of the aircraft’s delivery to the Central Asian country.
Footage showing at least six fighters signals a concrete acquisition rather than a rumored or isolated transfer, with implications for Uzbekistan’s future combat-aircraft fleet and procurement relationships.

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