After the defeat against India during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan is continuously busy in increasing its military strength. After fighter jets and helicopters, Pakistan Navy can include submarines purchased from China in its fleet next year. This is an advanced Hangar-class diesel electric submarine, which can be deployed in front of India in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. This defense deal of Pakistan with China is worth about 5 billion dollars.

China will give Hangar-class submarine to Pakistan

Pakistan Navy Chief Admiral Nadeed Ashraf has confirmed that the first Hangar-class submarine will be inducted into the navy fleet next year. In an interview given to China’s state media Global Times, he said that both the countries are jointly building 8 such submarines, out of which 4 will be built in Pakistan and 4 in China. The target has been set to induct all these submarines into the Navy by the year 2028.

Features of Hangar Class Submarine

Hangar or Type 039A Yuan class submarines are equipped with Stirling Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) in addition to advanced sensors and weapons, which increases its underwater capability. It is also equipped with Stealing Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, due to which these submarines can remain underwater for two to three weeks without coming to the surface, compared to traditional diesel-electric submarines. At present the Indian Navy does not have any submarine equipped with AIP technology.

What is India’s Project-75?

India has signed a deal worth Rs 70 thousand crore with Germany under Project 75 India in August 2025. Under this, six advanced AIP submarines will be built in India with the help of Germany. This project was approved in November 2007, but even after the contract is signed, it may take at least 7-8 years for the first submarine to arrive.

‘India will have to find a solution’

According to a TOI report, a senior Indian military officer said, “The submarines being received by Pakistan will boost its A2/AD (anti-access/area denial) capabilities in the Arabian Sea. We have to find a solution to this. China is of course always ready to help Pakistan, which was clearly visible during Operation Sindoor.”

How much power is India in the sea?

Another officer said that in Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy had shown tremendous dominance in the North Arabian Sea, but now Pakistan is trying to overcome its weaknesses with the help of Turkey and China. At present, India has 6 new French Scorpene category submarines, 6 old Russian Kilo-class submarines and 4 German HDW submarines. Apart from this, two nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (INS Arihant and INS Arighat) are in service. Apart from this, three INS Aridman are going to join the Navy fleet next year.

China has more than 50 diesel-electric and 10 nuclear submarines, while Pakistan currently has three French Agosta-90B and two Agosta-70 submarines. The Indian Navy has American P-8I long-range anti-submarine aircraft, MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare ships equipped with advanced radar, sonar torpedoes and multi-functional rockets.

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.”

What Changed In Just One Month?
A month ago, there was hype everywhere about buying China’s j-35 5th-gene jets. Now Pakistan’s Defense Minister Says “We’re Not Buying Them.”
Big Question: What Forced Such a Sudden U-Turn? pic.twitter.com/bbqboetgsm

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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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