Uzbekistan Becomes Second Foreign User of China’s J-10CE Fighter Jet
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- Uzbekistan confirmed it has become the second foreign country to acquire China’s Chengdu J-10CE fighter jet.
- Earlier reports said Uzbekistan ordered 24 aircraft, although neither government had previously confirmed the deal.
- At least six J-10CEs appeared in footage released by the Uzbek president’s office during celebrations of the country’s 35th Independence Day.
Uzbekistan has confirmed its acquisition of China’s Chengdu J-10CE fighter jet, making it the second foreign country to use the export version of the aircraft.
The move gives Beijing a foothold in Central Asia, a market that had previously been dominated by Russian-made fighter jets. Earlier reports said Uzbekistan had ordered 24 J-10CEs, but neither side had confirmed the agreement.
The deal became more visible after at least six of the 4.5-generation aircraft appeared in footage released by the Uzbek president’s office on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. The aircraft were shown during celebrations marking Uzbekistan’s 35th Independence Day.
The two-hour broadcast aired on the state television channel O’zbekiston 24 Telekanali as part of the national celebrations.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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