Bangladesh Air-Force MRCA Program

[Afif]

Why Eurofighter is a better choice than J10CE.



We know both of these aircrafts are excellent 4.5th gen platforms and would give BAF decisive edge over Myanmar AF regardless of which one we buy. So it solve the Myanmar question either way.

However, w.r.t India 20x J20CE instead of 12x Eurofighters does not make any difference on strategic and operational level. For the simple fact that India could put around 100 4th gen aircrafts against anything BAF would put at them. (Of course IAF has several times more aircrafts than that. However there's the necessity to balance airpower with hostile Pakistan and superior China at any given moment. So they can't realistically deploy most of their air assets against us.) Hence eventually all of our J10CE would be shot down even if they tactically put up a good fight and take similar numbers of IAF aircrafts down with them. It won't make any difference on operational level of war.



Now of course, that's only pure air to air scenario. Except in a real conflict it won't be like that. India has significant amount long range IADS capabilities. Including S400 batteries. Which they are looking to procure more. (Even if S400 struggle against 5th gen fighter or ballistic missiles, these are very much lethal against 4th/4.5th gen platforms) Add then there is upcoming LRSAM and XRSAM. (Local version of Israeli BARAK-8 ER. more advanced than S400)

If you simply look up the geography of BD there is simply no space for tactical maneuver in BD airspace where any 4th gen fighter wouldn't be withing engagement range of long range Indian AD if it flies for BVR combat against enemy areal armada.

And you can't expect 20x to carry SEAD/DEAD mission against a network of long range IADS while at the same time facing several times more enemy 4th gen platforms.

Only way to effectively put BVR fight in BD's contest is with 5th gen LO/VLO platforms. Where it will have significantly higher survivability against Indian IADS and will retain asymmetric advantage against numerically superior enemy even if it comes up with its own 5th gen platforms.

Unlike 4th gen platforms which can be easily detected and tracked, hence need to fight with brute force and often defeated in 2v4/2v5 scenario, 5th gen platforms by its nature of LO/VLO offers assymetric advantage (kind of like Submarines. I.e. if enemy has 6 submarine and if you have only two, you still pose a more credible threat than in a scenario where you have 2 warship against 6 enemy warships.) as Enemy's 5th gen platforms cannot detect and track your 5th gen platforms as easily as it is the case with 4th gen platforms of both sides when pitted against each other.

Hence, even if your enemy Fields more 5th gen platforms against your few, you still have relatively more room to manoeuver and put up a fight.

(Of course that is exclusively about combat in the air. However, India with its large missile arsenal could easily strike our airbases and largely put them out of commission. Our counter-strategy to that through IADS and ACE like distributed operation on the ground is a different topic althogather)



Now my arguement here is for the original claim (Eurofighter Typhoon is a better choice than J10CE) is that, it offers more in terms of mastering modern areal combat and transitioning to a 5th gen warfare. (It is about intergated networking as much as it is about stealth)

We know that BAF will be getting brand new Eurofighters. And those won't be delivered before 2030 given the existing order log. Now if you look into the ongoing LTE (long term evolution) and P4E (phase 4 enhancement) of Eurofighter program, you can see what I am talking about here.......

It is almost certain two things will largely be there with BAF Eurofighter. ECRS Mk 1/2 and Praetorian eVo (next gen EuroDass). Also a task based management software update for new sensors will be implemented on existing mission computer to better employ them.

However, the biggest thing on Phase 4 Enchancement cycle seems to be a new unified mission computer yielding a processing power 300 time higher than that of the existing one. Along with large area display like that on F35, and new European high bandwidth data links ( instead of older link 16) that supposed to allow '5th gen' like networking and sensor fusion. (Passive targeting, collaborative engagement) Some of technologies being developed under FCAS and GCAP will be implemented on this new architecture. (Like MUM-T) German second production lot of 20 aircrafts expected to feature this unified mission computer with delivery starting from 2031. BAF has had significant opportunity in this regard (as production of Trench 3 has been concluded already) compared to existing J10CE procurement. Yes, China has the technical capability to upgrade J10CE to similar level. However there is no ongoing program for PLAAF or any incentive from CAC.

BAF could master passive targeting, collaborative engagement in BVR combat through real time advanced networking, learn and work out these tactics and techniques that are integral part of 5th gen warfare (without neccesarily possessing a true stealthy 5th gen platform in the near future) with this brand new Eurofighter. And train with Italian, Turkish and Royal Air Forces to lead a doctrinal evolution and CONOP development structured around superior Western areal warfighting technique, tactics and procedures.

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[TR_123456]

Why Eurofighter is a better choice than J10CE.



We know both of these aircrafts are excellent 4.5th gen platforms and would give BAF decisive edge over Myanmar AF regardless of which one we buy. So it solve the Myanmar question either way.

However, w.r.t India 20x J20CE instead of 12x Eurofighters does not make any difference on strategic and operational level. For the simple fact that India could put around 100 4th gen aircrafts against anything BAF would put at them. (Of course IAF has several times more aircrafts than that. However there's the necessity to balance airpower with hostile Pakistan and superior China at any given moment. So they can't realistically deploy most of their air assets against us.) Hence eventually all of our J10CE would be shot down even if they tactically put up a good fight and take similar numbers of IAF aircrafts down with them. It won't make any difference on operational level of war.



Now of course, that's only pure air to air scenario. Except in a real conflict it won't be like that. India has significant amount long range IADS capabilities. Including S400 batteries. Which they are looking to procure more. (Even if S400 struggle against 5th gen fighter or ballistic missiles, these are very much lethal against 4th/4.5th gen platforms) Add then there is upcoming LRSAM and XRSAM. (Local version of Israeli BARAK-8 ER. more advanced than S400)

If you simply look up the geography of BD there is simply no space for tactical maneuver in BD airspace where any 4th gen fighter wouldn't be withing engagement range of long range Indian AD if it flies for BVR combat against enemy areal armada.

And you can't expect 20x to carry SEAD/DEAD mission against a network of long range IADS while at the same time facing several times more enemy 4th gen platforms.

Only way to effectively put BVR fight in BD's contest is with 5th gen LO/VLO platforms. Where it will have significantly higher survivability against Indian IADS and will retain asymmetric advantage against numerically superior enemy even if it comes up with its own 5th gen platforms.

Unlike 4th gen platforms which can be easily detected and tracked, hence need to fight with brute force and often defeated in 2v4/2v5 scenario, 5th gen platforms by its nature of LO/VLO offers assymetric advantage (kind of like Submarines. I.e. if enemy has 6 submarine and if you have only two, you still pose a more credible threat than in a scenario where you have 2 warship against 6 enemy warships.) as Enemy's 5th gen platforms cannot detect and track your 5th gen platforms as easily as it is the case with 4th gen platforms of both sides when pitted against each other.

Hence, even if your enemy Fields more 5th gen platforms against your few, you still have relatively more room to manoeuver and put up a fight.

(Of course that is exclusively about combat in the air. However, India with its large missile arsenal could easily strike our airbases and largely put them out of commission. Our counter-strategy to that through IADS and ACE like distributed operation on the ground is a different topic althogather)



Now my arguement here is for the original claim (Eurofighter Typhoon is a better choice than J10CE) is that, it offers more in terms of mastering modern areal combat and transitioning to a 5th gen warfare. (It is about intergated networking as much as it is about stealth)

We know that BAF will be getting brand new Eurofighters. And those won't be delivered before 2030 given the existing order log. Now if you look into the ongoing LTE (long term evolution) and P4E (phase 4 enhancement) of Eurofighter program, you can see what I am talking about here.......

It is almost certain two things will largely be there with BAF Eurofighter. ECRS Mk 1/2 and Praetorian eVo (next gen EuroDass). Also a task based management software update for new sensors will be implemented on existing mission computer to better employ them.

However, the biggest thing on Phase 4 Enchancement cycle seems to be a new unified mission computer yielding a processing power 300 time higher than that of the existing one. Along with large area display like that on F35, and new European high bandwidth data links ( instead of older link 16) that supposed to allow '5th gen' like networking and sensor fusion. (Passive targeting, collaborative engagement) Some of technologies being developed under FCAS and GCAP will be implemented on this new architecture. (Like MUM-T) German second production lot of 20 aircrafts expected to feature this unified mission computer with delivery starting from 2031. BAF has had significant opportunity in this regard (as production of Trench 3 has been concluded already) compared to existing J10CE procurement. Yes, China has the technical capability to upgrade J10CE to similar level. However there is no ongoing program for PLAAF or any incentive from CAC.

BAF could master passive targeting, collaborative engagement in BVR combat through real time advanced networking, learn and work out these tactics and techniques that are integral part of 5th gen warfare (without neccesarily possessing a true stealthy 5th gen platform in the near future) with this brand new Eurofighter. And train with Italian, Turkish and Royal Air Forces to lead a doctrinal evolution and CONOP development structured around superior Western areal warfighting technique, tactics and procedures.

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You should have mentioned the engines to.

 

[Areeb]

Why Eurofighter is a better choice than J10CE.



We know both of these aircrafts are excellent 4.5th gen platforms and would give BAF decisive edge over Myanmar AF regardless of which one we buy. So it solve the Myanmar question either way.

However, w.r.t India 20x J20CE instead of 12x Eurofighters does not make any difference on strategic and operational level. For the simple fact that India could put around 100 4th gen aircrafts against anything BAF would put at them. (Of course IAF has several times more aircrafts than that. However there's the necessity to balance airpower with hostile Pakistan and superior China at any given moment. So they can't realistically deploy most of their air assets against us.) Hence eventually all of our J10CE would be shot down even if they tactically put up a good fight and take similar numbers of IAF aircrafts down with them. It won't make any difference on operational level of war.



Now of course, that's only pure air to air scenario. Except in a real conflict it won't be like that. India has significant amount long range IADS capabilities. Including S400 batteries. Which they are looking to procure more. (Even if S400 struggle against 5th gen fighter or ballistic missiles, these are very much lethal against 4th/4.5th gen platforms) Add then there is upcoming LRSAM and XRSAM. (Local version of Israeli BARAK-8 ER. more advanced than S400)

If you simply look up the geography of BD there is simply no space for tactical maneuver in BD airspace where any 4th gen fighter wouldn't be withing engagement range of long range Indian AD if it flies for BVR combat against enemy areal armada.

And you can't expect 20x to carry SEAD/DEAD mission against a network of long range IADS while at the same time facing several times more enemy 4th gen platforms.

Only way to effectively put BVR fight in BD's contest is with 5th gen LO/VLO platforms. Where it will have significantly higher survivability against Indian IADS and will retain asymmetric advantage against numerically superior enemy even if it comes up with its own 5th gen platforms.

Unlike 4th gen platforms which can be easily detected and tracked, hence need to fight with brute force and often defeated in 2v4/2v5 scenario, 5th gen platforms by its nature of LO/VLO offers assymetric advantage (kind of like Submarines. I.e. if enemy has 6 submarine and if you have only two, you still pose a more credible threat than in a scenario where you have 2 warship against 6 enemy warships.) as Enemy's 5th gen platforms cannot detect and track your 5th gen platforms as easily as it is the case with 4th gen platforms of both sides when pitted against each other.

Hence, even if your enemy Fields more 5th gen platforms against your few, you still have relatively more room to manoeuver and put up a fight.

(Of course that is exclusively about combat in the air. However, India with its large missile arsenal could easily strike our airbases and largely put them out of commission. Our counter-strategy to that through IADS and ACE like distributed operation on the ground is a different topic althogather)



Now my arguement here is for the original claim (Eurofighter Typhoon is a better choice than J10CE) is that, it offers more in terms of mastering modern areal combat and transitioning to a 5th gen warfare. (It is about intergated networking as much as it is about stealth)

We know that BAF will be getting brand new Eurofighters. And those won't be delivered before 2030 given the existing order log. Now if you look into the ongoing LTE (long term evolution) and P4E (phase 4 enhancement) of Eurofighter program, you can see what I am talking about here.......

It is almost certain two things will largely be there with BAF Eurofighter. ECRS Mk 1/2 and Praetorian eVo (next gen EuroDass). Also a task based management software update for new sensors will be implemented on existing mission computer to better employ them.

However, the biggest thing on Phase 4 Enchancement cycle seems to be a new unified mission computer yielding a processing power 300 time higher than that of the existing one. Along with large area display like that on F35, and new European high bandwidth data links ( instead of older link 16) that supposed to allow '5th gen' like networking and sensor fusion. (Passive targeting, collaborative engagement) Some of technologies being developed under FCAS and GCAP will be implemented on this new architecture. (Like MUM-T) German second production lot of 20 aircrafts expected to feature this unified mission computer with delivery starting from 2031. BAF has had significant opportunity in this regard (as production of Trench 3 has been concluded already) compared to existing J10CE procurement. Yes, China has the technical capability to upgrade J10CE to similar level. However there is no ongoing program for PLAAF or any incentive from CAC.

BAF could master passive targeting, collaborative engagement in BVR combat through real time advanced networking, learn and work out these tactics and techniques that are integral part of 5th gen warfare (without neccesarily possessing a true stealthy 5th gen platform in the near future) with this brand new Eurofighter. And train with Italian, Turkish and Royal Air Forces to lead a doctrinal evolution and CONOP development structured around superior Western areal warfighting technique, tactics and procedures.

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https://share.google/aUbDa1bKHupWsJNiu

Hello brother, just curious—while scrolling through Facebook, I saw many people saying that the BAF might buy old or used Eurofighter Typhoons. Some are saying they could be Tranche 2 or Tranche 3 aircraft. Could you please share your thoughts on this?

 

[Afif]

Hello brother, just curious—while scrolling through Facebook, I saw many people saying that the BAF might buy old or used Eurofighter Typhoons. Some are saying they could be Tranche 2 or Tranche 3 aircraft. Could you please share your thoughts on this?

Leonardo doesn't sell older aircrafts. This is not a G2G deal.

 

[Isa Khan]

LOI for Eurofighter??

Absolute cinema!! It won't end until we see any jet with Bangladeshi flag. This program's future now only depends on the new govt. Still we should consider J-10CE for a high-low combo. Budget will force us to do so. Also delivery timeline is a big concern. So a single engine jet will be necessary anyway. 18/24/36 EFT & 36 J-10CE sould suffice but more are welcome.

Don't you think the Eurofighter is an expensive aircraft? We bought 20 of them for 8 billion dollars.

Your deal includes openness to integrating Turkish weapons, permission to export sovereign systems & sovereign control of mission data. That's why it’s more expensive. This deal could benefit BAF too.

 

[Areeb]

This program's future now only depends on the new govt

Given that forex reserves are recovering and that we are economically capable, one of the biggest political parties in Bangladesh does not seem interested in procuring arms. Do you think we are going to see a deal by April?

 

[Isa Khan]

Given that forex reserves are recovering and that we are economically capable, one of the biggest political parties in Bangladesh does not seem interested in procuring arms. Do you think we are going to see a deal by April?

Not likely, it would be too early to give attention on that matter for a newly elected govt. They will be busy with selecting and shuffling people for ministries and other public organizations. New govt could take power in March. Anyway let's hope no one screw this up like they did with Mig-29 deal. BNP-Jamat were in alliance back then. Even if they screw this deal we won't get any F-7 this time, that's a relief.

 

[Isa Khan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2003858672305270991

 

[Afif]

Bangladesh eyes J-10CE fighter jet deal as Dhaka resets foreign policy​

Bangladesh is expected to advance plans to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE multi-role fighter jets during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China beginning Monday, as Dhaka and Beijing prepare to deepen cooperation across defense, infrastructure, trade and investment.

"We hope to sign the fighter jet purchase agreement by August this year," a senior government official told Daily Waadaa on condition of anonymity.

A Chinese delegation visited Dhaka last week to accelerate negotiations, while Bangladeshi officials are expected to hold separate meetings with China's foreign and defense ministers during the visit to finalise key details of the proposed acquisition.

Bangladesh eyes J-10CE fighter jet deal as Dhaka resets foreign policy

Bangladesh is expected to advance plans to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE multi-role fighter jets during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China beginning Mon

dailywaadaa.com

 

[Isa Khan]

We hope to sign the fighter jet purchase agreement by August this year

Really wasn’t necessary to disclose this.

 

[Isa Khan]

With campaigns under way in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Poland, Eurofighter partner company Leonardo is optimistic of further boosting the Typhoon’s order backlog.

“All the campaigns are a different stage, in terms of discussion,” says Leonardo Aircraft senior vice-president marketing & sales Tommaso Pani.

The most advanced activity is with Bangladesh, which last December signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Typhoon – its plan is believed to be for a one squadron-strength of potentially around 10 fighters.

“Now we are in discussions as part of the negotiation, and are starting preparing the offer and defining the scope of supply,” he says. “Bangladesh is moving fast, and they really want to close the deal as soon as possible. Now it is a matter of defining whether or not the offer meets their budget.”

Leonardo targets fresh contract opportunities with Eurofighter and M-346 platforms

With campaigns under way in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Poland, Eurofighter partner company Leonardo is optimistic of further boosting the Typhoon’s order backlog.

www.flightglobal.com

 

[Afif]

With campaigns under way in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Poland, Eurofighter partner company Leonardo is optimistic of further boosting the Typhoon’s order backlog.

“All the campaigns are a different stage, in terms of discussion,” says Leonardo Aircraft senior vice-president marketing & sales Tommaso Pani.

The most advanced activity is with Bangladesh, which last December signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire Typhoon – its plan is believed to be for a one squadron-strength of potentially around 10 fighters.

“Now we are in discussions as part of the negotiation, and are starting preparing the offer and defining the scope of supply,” he says. “Bangladesh is moving fast, and they really want to close the deal as soon as possible. Now it is a matter of defining whether or not the offer meets their budget.”

Leonardo targets fresh contract opportunities with Eurofighter and M-346 platforms

With campaigns under way in Bangladesh, the Philippines and Poland, Eurofighter partner company Leonardo is optimistic of further boosting the Typhoon’s order backlog.

www.flightglobal.com

Yet we might end up with J10CE after this. Lol.

 

[Isa Khan]

Yet we might end up with J10CE after this. Lol.

Cause that's the only logical option. I was telling this for years, we wasted time for no reason. Most likely they did it deliberately for a certain country.

We cannot wait for expensive Western jet for long time nor we should buy a jet with Russian engine when BAF is already struggling with it’s Mig fleet maintenance.

 

[Isa Khan]

Bangladesh is set to spend $2.302 billion to buy 20 J-10CE multirole combat aircraft from China, with the cost of each fighter rising from a base price of $62.7 million to nearly $115 million after training, logistics, construction and other related expenses are included.

According to an analysis of a report prepared by the Armed Forces Division on the proposed purchase, the additional costs include overseas and local training, operational essential items, technical and logistical support (TST), freight, insurance, VAT, construction work and other related expenses.

The Armed Forces Division report put the total cost of acquiring the 20 aircraft at Tk28,314 crore, based on an exchange rate of Tk123 to the US dollar.

Zahed Ur Rahman, the prime minister's information and broadcasting adviser, said at a press conference at the Secretariat today (25 August) that a committee had prepared a draft agreement for negotiations over the purchase of Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets.

Cost rises from initial proposal

According to officials familiar with the matter, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus initiated the process of purchasing the fighter jets from China in 2025 as part of efforts to modernise the Bangladesh Air Force and strengthen national air defence.

At the time, the price of each fighter was estimated at $60 million. The Ministry of Finance subsequently gave in-principle approval to a proposal to spend $2.20 billion, or Tk27,060 crore, on the purchase of the aircraft.

However, the price of each aircraft has now risen to $62.7 million in the final proposal.

The Armed Forces Division sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance on 4 August seeking in-principle approval for the additional expenditure.

Sources said 10 of the 20 aircraft are included in the Table of Organisation and Equipment (TO&E), meaning these 10 aircraft will be directly incorporated into the Air Force. The remaining 10 will remain outside the TO&E.

According to the Air Force report, $888 million will be spent on foreign and local training, operational essential items, technical and logistical support (TST) and freight.

Another $158 million will be spent on insurance, VAT and construction work. In addition, $2.28 million will be required for 800-litre and 1,700-litre external fuel tanks.

The aircraft are being purchased from China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) through government-to-government negotiations.

CATIC is a Chinese state-owned company involved in the military and aviation industries. It mainly imports and exports military and civilian aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, drones and other defence equipment.

The agreement for the purchase is expected to be signed during the current 2026-27 financial year through a direct procurement process.

The Ministry of Finance will have to make lump-sum allocations over 10 years, up to the 2035-36 financial year, to meet the cost of the fighter jets.

The proposed purchase was discussed during Muhammad Yunus's visit to China in March 2025, according to the chief adviser's press wing after the visit.

In April that year, an 11-member inter-ministerial committee was formed, with the chief of the Air Force as its chairman, to finalise the agreement through negotiations for the purchase of the fighter jets.

Bangladesh set to buy 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.3b

The committee prepares a draft agreement for negotiations over the purchase.

www.tbsnews.net

 

[Afif]

Bangladesh is set to spend $2.302 billion to buy 20 J-10CE multirole combat aircraft from China, with the cost of each fighter rising from a base price of $62.7 million to nearly $115 million after training, logistics, construction and other related expenses are included.

According to an analysis of a report prepared by the Armed Forces Division on the proposed purchase, the additional costs include overseas and local training, operational essential items, technical and logistical support (TST), freight, insurance, VAT, construction work and other related expenses.

The Armed Forces Division report put the total cost of acquiring the 20 aircraft at Tk28,314 crore, based on an exchange rate of Tk123 to the US dollar.

Zahed Ur Rahman, the prime minister's information and broadcasting adviser, said at a press conference at the Secretariat today (25 August) that a committee had prepared a draft agreement for negotiations over the purchase of Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets.

Cost rises from initial proposal

According to officials familiar with the matter, the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus initiated the process of purchasing the fighter jets from China in 2025 as part of efforts to modernise the Bangladesh Air Force and strengthen national air defence.

At the time, the price of each fighter was estimated at $60 million. The Ministry of Finance subsequently gave in-principle approval to a proposal to spend $2.20 billion, or Tk27,060 crore, on the purchase of the aircraft.

However, the price of each aircraft has now risen to $62.7 million in the final proposal.

The Armed Forces Division sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance on 4 August seeking in-principle approval for the additional expenditure.

Sources said 10 of the 20 aircraft are included in the Table of Organisation and Equipment (TO&E), meaning these 10 aircraft will be directly incorporated into the Air Force. The remaining 10 will remain outside the TO&E.

According to the Air Force report, $888 million will be spent on foreign and local training, operational essential items, technical and logistical support (TST) and freight.

Another $158 million will be spent on insurance, VAT and construction work. In addition, $2.28 million will be required for 800-litre and 1,700-litre external fuel tanks.

The aircraft are being purchased from China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) through government-to-government negotiations.

CATIC is a Chinese state-owned company involved in the military and aviation industries. It mainly imports and exports military and civilian aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, drones and other defence equipment.

The agreement for the purchase is expected to be signed during the current 2026-27 financial year through a direct procurement process.

The Ministry of Finance will have to make lump-sum allocations over 10 years, up to the 2035-36 financial year, to meet the cost of the fighter jets.

The proposed purchase was discussed during Muhammad Yunus's visit to China in March 2025, according to the chief adviser's press wing after the visit.

In April that year, an 11-member inter-ministerial committee was formed, with the chief of the Air Force as its chairman, to finalise the agreement through negotiations for the purchase of the fighter jets.

Bangladesh set to buy 20 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets for $2.3b

The committee prepares a draft agreement for negotiations over the purchase.

www.tbsnews.net

The fact that J10CE is every bit as competitive as eurocanards, yet we can buy 20 of these aircrafts for same amount needed for 10 Typhoon (at minimum based on Leonardo's offer to Philippines) is incredible. BAF has made a good decision ditching Eurofighter for J10CE. For our operational context, we neither need long range of Eurofighter nor we need its extra payload capacity. What we need is extended BVR capability in contested environment. And J10CE already excel at that as 4.5th gen fighter. Additionally it has unique air to ground capabilities that Eurofighter lacks. I hope we get them.

(YJ-21 is a hypersonic manoeuvrings aero ballistic missile, apperantly this can incorporate seeker)