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Uzbekistan confirms purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets

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Uzbekistan has officially confirmed its acquisition of China's J-10CE fighter jets, marking a significant move into the Central Asian defense market. The Central Asian nation showcased at least six of these 4.5-generation warplanes during its independence day celebrations, a move that challenges Russia's traditional dominance in the region's arms sales. This confirmation follows earlier reports of Uzbekistan ordering 24 J-10CEs, with Bangladesh also reportedly close to finalizing a deal for the same aircraft, and Pakistan being the first foreign buyer. AI

RANK_REASON Confirmation of a foreign military sale of advanced fighter jets. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Uzbekistan confirms purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Uzbekistan confirmed as second country to buy China’s J-10CE fighter

    Uzbekistan confirmed that it has become the second foreign country to acquire the J-10CE fighter, as Beijing makes inroads into a Central Asian market previously dominated by Russian warplanes. Reports had previously suggested Uzbekistan had ordered 24 J-10CEs, although neither c…

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