Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif has rejected the news of buying China’s advanced J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet. In an interview, he described these reports as the speculation of the media, which aim only to promote China’s defense deals.

In June 2025, Bloomberg and other international media institutions claimed that Pakistan is going to become the first foreign customer of J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet developed by China. The aircraft is a fifth-generation stealth jet manufactured by China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, which is equipped with modern technology and radar-distinguishing capacity. After these reports, the shares of Avic Shenyang Aircraft Corporation had a sudden jump of 10 percent.

What did Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif say?

In an interview given to Arab News, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khwaja Asif clearly said, “We are not buying them.” He dismissed the news going on in the media outright, saying, “I think it’s just a matter of media. It is a good publicity for Chinese defense sales.”

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What was the claim?

Recently, many international media reports including Bloomberg claimed that Pakistan is going to become the first foreign country to buy Advanced J-35A Stealth Fighter Jets of China. It was also told that these aircraft have been equipped with PL-17 long-range air-to-air missiles and Pakistan can get their delivery by August 2025.

It was also said in the reports that Pakistan’s pilots are being trained in China. Work on field readyness of about 30–40 aircraft has been completed. China is ready to give 50% discount on a deal of these aircraft.

Why does Pakistan not want to buy J-35 from China?

1. In May, the situation remains sensitive after clashes and air strikes on the border between India and Pakistan. In such a situation, confirmation of purchasing a stealth fighter aircraft from China will be considered directly for India. This can speed up arms race in South Asia. Also, diplomatic tension with India may increase further.

2. Pakistan is currently under strict economic supervision of IMF. In such a situation, the matter of buying billions of dollars fighter jets can raise questions on its financial discipline. By rejecting public public, Pakistan wants to show that it is adopting the responsible economic policy. This will also keep international support.

3. Many analysts believe that it was a well-planned trick of China, in which J-35A was promoted internationally by calling Pakistan a buyer through the media. In this way, there was an attempt to attract countries like Egypt, Algeria. At the same time, there is no official confirmation or denial from China.

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J35-A: In today’s changing global security situation, military technology is developing rapidly. Recently, just as Iran demonstrated its military ability with a long-range ballistic missile like ‘Khorramshahr-4’, similarly Pakistan is also rapidly arming itself with weapons keeping in mind its neighbors. Especially, modern weapons and fighter jets getting Pakistan from China have brought the strength of its Air Force to new heights. The most popular name among these weapons is J-35A Stealth Fighter Jet.

What is J-35A?

J-35A is a next generation stealth fighter jet, which China has developed with the help of its domestic defense producer Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). It is placed in the category of fifth generation fighter jets, which is technically considered equivalent to the US F-35. This aircraft with Pakistan will not only strengthen its aerial power but will also give it more confidence in front of rival countries like India.

Technical strength and stealth technology

The biggest feature of J-35A is its stealth technology. Its design is such that it does not come easily in the grip of the radar, so that it can enter the enemy’s area and complete the mission without holding it. The aircraft is equipped with dual engine and can reach 1.8 Mac. It can operate in the range of more than 2000 km in the air.

Weapon system

This fighter jet has air-to-air missiles, air-hit laser-guided bombs and advanced radar systems. It includes long distance missiles like PL-15 and PL-10 which have the ability to eliminate enemy fighter jets from a long distance. This gives Pakistan the strength to kill the target from long distances.

Threat to India?

If Pakistan incorporates modern fighter jets like J-35A in its fleet, it can become a strategic threat to India. Although India has advanced fighter jets like Rafael and Tejas, Pakistan’s growing strength cannot be taken lightly with the help of China.

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