Military Aviation News and Discussion

koxinga said:

Various news about Bangladesh buying J-10Cs. Not surprised they were offered, but RUMINT at the moment as nothing is final or concrete.

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I will believe it when I see it. I started my defencetalk account back in the early 2009-10 periods and I have been fed on rumours about plane acquisitions since then.

In that time frame, we had a stable govt come and fall, and during that govt, every single branch of the military made major acquisitions, except for one, the air force.

We are now extremely broke with a caretaker govt in charge, who has no real strength and ability, and does not have the financial or political muscle to make this purchase. On top of that, our relationship with China right now is unsure, the previous govt, depite being labeled as pro Indian sell outs, had stronger relationship with China than any other previous govt. The current caretker govt is headed by a guy who has a one sided love affair with the West, who could not care less about him.

Dont expect any major military acquisition, until the govt situation is resolved.

China finally got first export customer for Y-9E, the aircraft that originally base on An-12. China use An-12 to develop Y-8 which then develop to Y-9E. This is seems being market by China as relatively cheaper alternative from C-130J.

The latest on Boeing’s efforts to deliver new AirForceOnes, just adding more delays. Supply chain issues as an excuse is getting a little tired IMO. The recent strike, sure that is going to add some delay, but not the amount Boeing is adding to delivery. Boeing is opening to door for another major airframe vendor and we all know it will be China. Boeing can look forward to being number three. There is some good news though, the new AirfForceOne won’t be flying Donald around.