U.S. media has revealed a major development! Serbia may be considering purchasing China's J-10C fighter jet. On May 26, according to a report by Bloomberg News, U.S. media stated that Serbian President Vučić is currently on a five-day state visit to China, during which both countries have reached multiple cooperation agreements. The U.S. media noted that military cooperation could be one of the topics under discussion, with Serbia potentially acquiring Chinese fighter jets—such as the supersonic multirole fighter J-10C.
The U.S. media suggests that President Vučić might opt for Chinese-made fighters to gradually replace Serbia’s current Russian-made MiG-29s, enabling them to carry China’s CM-400AKG supersonic air-to-ground missiles. In fact, on March 13, Vučić announced that Serbia had procured Chinese-made CM-400 missiles for its air force. Could this news reported by U.S. media possibly be true? In reality, it is entirely plausible.
First, Serbia’s air force equipment is outdated and urgently needs modernization. The MiG-29 aircraft in service are generally 30–40 years old and no longer fit for operational use. Second, Serbia has already acquired numerous Chinese-made systems. For example: FK-3 (HQ-22), HQ-17AE, CM-400AKG supersonic missiles, CH-series drones, and more. Procuring the J-10C would undoubtedly be a significant enhancement for Serbia’s air power.
Third, China and Serbia enjoy a high level of mutual trust. Meanwhile, Western countries often impose numerous political conditions on Serbia’s defense procurement. With Russia facing sanctions, choosing Chinese equipment significantly reduces political complications. Therefore, it is entirely feasible for Serbia to opt for Chinese weapons. Of course, whether this deal will ultimately be finalized remains to be seen, with further updates expected.
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