Avicenna
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Lets not get ahead of ourselves. Firstly its just a rumor, although a credible one, as per Huitong's website.
Secondly, I would be in favor of such a purchase only if it comes with significant discounts. Otherwise i dont think Bangladesh can or should allocate such a large amount towards such a buy.
Its a win win though i guess if it does go through. Bangladesh gets a 4th gen platform in the class of the F-16. And also the ability to eventually equip it with the next generation of Chinese AAM such as the PL-10, SD-10, and others as they come along. The Chinese win because this will finally be the first export order for the J-10 which may entice others to buy the J-10 in the future.
Politically, I would be very happy it this J-10 and K-8W deal went through. I STRONGLY want better relations with China for Bangladesh. If Bangaldesh must choose between India and China (and this is a GROSS simplification) I believe China must be the choice. Keep relations cordial and friendly with India of course. But I dont think there is any comparison in the trajectories of the future of the two nations.
Secondly, I would be in favor of such a purchase only if it comes with significant discounts. Otherwise i dont think Bangladesh can or should allocate such a large amount towards such a buy.
Its a win win though i guess if it does go through. Bangladesh gets a 4th gen platform in the class of the F-16. And also the ability to eventually equip it with the next generation of Chinese AAM such as the PL-10, SD-10, and others as they come along. The Chinese win because this will finally be the first export order for the J-10 which may entice others to buy the J-10 in the future.
Politically, I would be very happy it this J-10 and K-8W deal went through. I STRONGLY want better relations with China for Bangladesh. If Bangaldesh must choose between India and China (and this is a GROSS simplification) I believe China must be the choice. Keep relations cordial and friendly with India of course. But I dont think there is any comparison in the trajectories of the future of the two nations.