Aerospace Global News reports that Uzbekistan may be receiving Chinese Chengdu J-10CE fighters, signalling a shift in its combat aircraft procurement.
Defense Security Asia says the Uzbek Ministry of Defence acknowledged a contract for 24 J-10CEs, with the first batch delivered and only two aircraft officially reported as delivered in July 2025.
Open‑source trackers claim four more J-10CEs have arrived for the Uzbekistan Air Force, but the Uzbek government has not confirmed the deliveries.
Analysts suggest the deal reflects Uzbekistan's effort to diversify away from Russian military support amid the Ukraine war.
