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From Pakistan to Uzbekistan: how China's J-10CE is widening its overseas reach

Published

11 September 2026

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regulatory

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Defense Tech

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Asia-Pacific

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Read at scmp.com

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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China's J-10CE fighter jet is expanding its overseas presence with Pakistan as its first combat user, followed by Uzbekistan and potential deals with Bangladesh. The jet's export success offers China operational insights and marks a shift to a modern fighter export competitive with Western models.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 2 sources have reported it between 30 Aug 2026 and 11 Sep 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your defence tech startup in Asia-Pacific must watch China's fighter sales since J-10CE exports open new market opportunities and signal shifting power balances. New operators mean potential customers seeking Chinese military aviation support and local operational insights.

Coverage

2 sources · first reported 30 Aug 2026 · latest 11 Sep 2026

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