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Uzbekistan to receive China's J-10 military aircraft, based on Israel Aerospace Industries Lavi design

Uzbekistan's new J-10CE fighters are based on a design from Israel, not China.

By · Published August 31, 2026 at 01:29 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026 at 02:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: UzDaily.uz · Defence Security Asia · Caspian Post · South China Morning Post · The Jerusalem Post.

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Uzbekistan is set to receive J-10CE military aircraft from China. These aircraft are based on the Lavi design, originally developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. Coverage from The Jerusalem Post confirms the Israeli connection, noting that the J-10CE is a variant of the Lavi, an Israeli fighter jet project from the 1980s. The J-10CE is a single-engine, multirole combat aircraft.

Uzbekistan is the second country to purchase the J-10CE, following Pakistan. The South China Morning Post and UzDaily.uz both confirm the sale. Uzbekistan's Defence Ministry has released a video showcasing the J-10CE fighters. The J-10CE's Israeli origins complicate China's efforts to assert dominance in Central Asia's defense market.

The Caspian Post notes that China is eroding Russia's influence in the region. However, the Israeli connection may limit China's ability to fully replace Russia as the primary defense supplier. Defence Security Asia notes that Uzbekistan's J-10CEs differ from Pakistan's, but does not specify how.

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What is the Lavi design?

The Lavi is an Israeli fighter jet project from the 1980s. It was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. The J-10CE is a variant of the Lavi design.

Which countries have purchased the J-10CE?

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have purchased the J-10CE. Uzbekistan is the second country to do so.

How does the J-10CE's Israeli connection affect China's defense market strategy?

The J-10CE's Israeli origins may complicate China's efforts to assert dominance in Central Asia's defense market. While China is eroding Russia's influence in the region, the Israeli connection may limit China's ability to fully replace Russia as the primary defense supplier.

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J-10CE Uzbekistan China Israel Aerospace Industries Lavi Central Asia

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