Chinese J-35 stealth jets set to give Pakistan edge over India in fifth-generation tech
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The Pakistan Air Force is set to enhance its combat capabilities with the introduction of Chinese J-35 stealth jets, amid ongoing tensions with India. This development underscores the evolving military landscape in South Asia, particularly in the context of fifth-generation fighter technology.
A year after fending off a massive Indian air assault with the help of Chinese warplanes and missiles, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Thursday unveiled plans to upgrade its fleet through further acquisitions of Chengdu J-10C fighters and substantial upgrades to the JF-17s co-produced by the two allies. The PAF further confirmed that it has signed an “initial collaborative agreement” for the acquisition of fifth-generation Sheyang J-35 stealth fighter, without disclosing any details about the...