Bangladesh eyes Chinese J-10 jets, points to Operation Sindoor performance
Bangladesh is nearing a deal to acquire 20 J-10CE fighter aircraft from China. Tarique Rahman, an adviser to the Prime Minister, stated that the jets' effectiveness during Operation Sindoor influenced the choice. He noted that these planes are more cost-effective compared to European alternatives like the Rafale or Eurofighter Typhoon. Notably, Pakistan had previously made unverified claims that its own Chinese-built J-10s successfully downed Indian jets, including Rafales, throughout that operation.