Brief By CNBCTV18 / 4:35 PM on 29 Aug 2026
Bangladesh is nearing a deal to purchase 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, citing performance during Operation Sindoor as a factor. An adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said aircraft were affordable compared with European fighters such as the Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon. Pakistan’s claims about J-10s downing Indian jets remain disputed.