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Bangladesh's potential fighter jet simulator purchase raises regional tensions

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Bangladesh is reportedly acquiring a JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet simulator from China and Pakistan. This potential acquisition could escalate regional tensions, particularly with India, due to ongoing sensitivities in India's northeastern border region and existing strained relations between Dhaka and New Delhi. The JF-17, a joint development between Pakistan and China, is a significant combat aircraft that would enhance Bangladesh's air power and potentially replace its older MiG-29 and F-7 aircraft. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet

    Bangladesh’s potential purchase of a Sino-Pakistani fighter jet could raise tensions in India’s sensitive northeast, as relations between Dhaka and New Delhi remain tense, analysts said. According to Pakistani media reports, the country has transferred a fully operational simulat…

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