Uzbekistan is preparing to replace Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters, but not with Russian aircraft

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Uzbekistan is currently seriously considering replacing Russian Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters with Chinese-made aircraft, Military Watch Magazine reported, citing a source close to the country's Defense Industry Agency. The publication notes that China has already authorized the sale of modern fighters of an unknown class to Uzbekistan.

This has given rise to rumours that the purchase of Chinese JF-17 Block III, J-10C or possibly fifth-generation J-35 fighters is planned.

- says the publication.



The author of the article recalls that some time ago Uzbekistan abandoned Soviet air defense systems in favor of Chinese HQ-9B, FM-90 and KS-1C.

Uzbekistan's air force retired its Su-27s in 2020, becoming the second country in the world to do so after Belarus. As with Belarus, this left the Uzbek navy with the Su-27's lighter counterpart, the MiG-29, as its only operational fighter.

– states Military Watch Magazine.

The publication believes that purchasing modern fighters from China would allow the Uzbek Air Force to reverse this downward trend in combat capabilities. At the same time, it is emphasized that Uzbekistan will likely seek to acquire more than one class of Chinese fighters as part of a combined deal, namely the light J-10C or even lighter JF-17 Block III, along with the much larger twin-engine J-35.

Speaking about the advantages of Chinese aircraft, the author of the article emphasizes that the J-10C, for example, was noticeably superior to the Russian Su-35 fighter in simulated battles. However, its main drawback remains its much shorter flight range, which limits the ability to patrol national airspace.
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  1. Mongolor
    Mongolor
    -3
    April 10 2025 12: 25
    They are of worse quality and China in Taiwan relies more on the Su 35
    most likely fear of the button, they will press it in the Russian Federation and everything is rubbish, that is, distancing from Moscow while earning money in the Russian Federation, common history and the absence of a common border, but there may be disputes with Central Asian countries and the great Turan
    1. Orange bigg
      Orange bigg
      +4
      April 10 2025 13: 45
      Not long ago, a video appeared online showing an Uzbek pilot training on the Chinese single-engine fifth-generation fighter J-5A.

      A video has appeared online showing a pilot from Uzbekistan flying the new Chinese Shenyang J-35A fighter jet.

      https://m.vk.com/wall-123538639_4535865

      According to informed sources, Tashkent had previously considered purchasing French Rafale fighters, but ultimately opted for Chinese aircraft – the JF-17 and J-35A. This turn of events may indicate Uzbekistan’s reorientation toward Beijing’s more accessible and politically neutral proposals, which calls into question the success of European manufacturers, particularly France, in the post-Soviet space.

      https://armstrade.org/includes/periodics/news/2025/0408/094585715/detail.shtml
      1. Flight
        Flight
        +2
        April 10 2025 16: 08
        This is great, the less military-technical resources remain in Russia, the fewer ways a potential enemy will have to fight them.
  2. GN
    GN
    +1
    April 10 2025 23: 21
    And what about the "brotherhood"? It's high time to twist all these natives into a ram's horn! But we will take Ukraine from Putin with his peace-loving policy (a coward and a weakling) in 100 years! There, maybe they will even get around to the Basmachi! All the republics of the USSR should be a buffer zone for Russia!! The RSFSR gave them everything in its time! They built factories, plants, gave them education, medicine, and in the end, taught them to go to the toilet
  3. faiver
    faiver
    +7
    April 11 2025 04: 06
    nothing surprising China has long been raking in Asian republics
  4. Glagol1
    Glagol1
    +4
    April 11 2025 10: 34
    If the Su-35s were inferior to the Chinese, the Chinese themselves would not have bought a whole regiment of Su-35s from us. For a lot. This is different. Uzbekistan (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan) really wants to show Moscow its independence and multi-vector approach. It has to be paid for. The Kremlin should think about how to “thank” the Uzbeks for such a choice. So that next time they think about the price of multi-vector approach. And a lesson for others.
    1. whitebeard
      whitebeard
      0
      April 21 2025 18: 19
      The Chinese bought 24 Su-35s to study them thoroughly and have a lot of material for testing and copying. Although it is unknown to what extent their copies of the Su-35 are really better than the original. In terms of avionics, it is quite possible, but in terms of engines, it is doubtful.
  5. vovan1
    vovan1
    0
    April 11 2025 20: 02
    It's sad. I'm from Tashkent.
  6. Caruso
    Caruso
    0
    April 11 2025 21: 40
    Su-27 PVO Andizhan and MiG-29 Kakaidy - there was nothing else there. Just old stuff.
  7. 75 Sergey
    75 Sergey
    +2
    April 11 2025 21: 45
    Our electronics are lame on both legs.
    Chubais promised a "Silicon Valley" in Skolkovo, but apparently he lied again, the bastard.
    However, yachts up to 70 meters long can be serviced in Turkey, bypassing sanctions.
  8. Vladislav
    Vladislav
    0
    April 14 2025 16: 38
    In "Europes" now everywhere there are trucks from Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Kazakhstan. Now it is clear who has made friends with the West?!!!
    1. alexandre II
      alexandre II
      0
      April 19 2025 18: 55
      Okay, from Moldova, but how do these trucks get from the countries to Europe? Through space?
    2. whitebeard
      whitebeard
      0
      April 21 2025 18: 20
      These same trucks are transporting "parallel goods" to the Russian Federation ;)
  9. Borrisych
    Borrisych
    0
    April 14 2025 19: 13
    Our failures in the North-Eastern Front globally weaken our positions in all directions. All the "natives" suddenly saw that they can put us down. And nothing will happen. You can't count on us, because it turned out that we are not as strong as everyone (!) expected. We don't know how to achieve goals, we don't know how to win, things are not as good for us as one might think. We are frankly weak. Even with super-powerful nuclear forces, we can't do anything, for example, with some Estonia that seizes our ships with impunity. There is a general tendency to kick us out from everywhere. And everyone who is not too lazy does it. It has become comme il faut. The Uzbeks are no exception. It's a shame that we are out of luck in yet another rather important territory.
  10. Dr.Web911
    Dr.Web911
    0
    April 16 2025 12: 07
    Migrants come to Russia to live instead of us. The state border of the Russian Federation is a nipple system, blow from there - from here ...
    Send them all out of Russia, and those who don't want to, declare them outlaws. There is war in the country...
  11. AC130 Gunship
    AC130 Gunship
    0
    April 17 2025 15: 30
    I don't see anything illogical in this. China today sells electronics all over the world, including the US (or did 2 weeks ago).
    Produces serially 2 different types of 5th generation aircraft and has started testing 2 different types of 6th generation. Something like that.
  12. AC130 Gunship
    AC130 Gunship
    0
    April 17 2025 15: 33
    Quote: 75Sergey
    Our electronics are lame on both legs.
    Chubais promised a "Silicon Valley" in Skolkovo, but apparently he lied again, the bastard.
    However, yachts up to 70 meters long can be serviced in Turkey, bypassing sanctions.

    Chubais is the tip of the iceberg. A bunch of "friends" are in the shadows and continue to fill their pockets, grinning under their mustaches, listening to "the superiority of the MS21 over its analogues in all respects"