China Fast-Tracks J-35A Fighter Jet Delivery
China Boosts Pakistan’s Arsenal: Beijing Fast-Tracks J-35A Fighter Jet Delivery this August, Signals Deepening Defence Ties.
According to the Pakistani TV network BOL News on July 30, 2024, Pakistan has begun training its fighter pilots on the Chinese Shenyang J-31, a fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter, to modernize its fleet and improve its operational readiness, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with India.
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China is fast-tracking the delivery of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jets, the J-35A, to its long-time strategic partner, Pakistan, as what top diplomatic sources in Beijing and Islamabad have called “reward” following the India-Pakistan conflict last week.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is in China. According to sources, Islamabad is expected to receive the first batch of 30 J-35A jets as early as August 2025. This decision underscores the urgency driving bilateral defence collaboration between the two nations.
Top diplomatic sources confirm that China has offered Pakistan a 50 per cent discount on these fighter jets, along with easy payment options. This move is seen as a reward for the Pakistan Air Force’s “performance against India.”
The initial agreement between the two countries outlined the delivery of the first 30 J-35A aircraft this year, highlighting the importance both nations place on strengthening their defence ties.
Reports from late 2024 first unveiled Pakistan’s plans to procure 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters, marking the first known export of such advanced military technology by China.
The timing of this deal coincides with recent high-profile security visits to Islamabad and Beijing by Chinese and Pakistani officials. These meetings focused on expanding strategic military cooperation amid complex regional security dynamics, including Indian airpower modernisation.
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