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JF-17 Thunder Block III
Coverage of JF-17 Thunder Block III in the Nexus archive.
- Bangladesh’s JF-17 fighter bid rattles India’s eastern flank
Bangladesh's potential acquisition of the China-Pakistan jointly developed JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet is escalating regional security tensions, particularly with India. The move could heighten the India-China-Pakistan power struggle by reinforcing Bangladesh's military capabilities.
- Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet
Bangladesh's potential purchase of a Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet could escalate tensions with India, particularly in its northeast region. Pakistani media reports indicate the transfer of a fully operational simulator of the aircraft to Bangladesh, which is used for pilot training in combat tactics.