Bangladesh’s J-10CE Fighter Jet Deal With China: Why the Rafale Claim and Growing China-Pakistan Ties Matter for India
Bangladesh is moving toward one of the most consequential military-modernisation decisions in its recent history: the potential acquisition of Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter aircraft. The proposed purchase is significant not simply because Bangladesh wants a more capable fighter fleet. Its importance lies in the wider geopolitical environment surrounding South Asia. Bangladesh already relies heavily on … Read more