PAF J-35AE - News, Updates and Discussions

Pakistan Space Agency said:
The Great Pakistani Predictors
UPDATED: 15/01/2026

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J-35flyingorca6 September 202518 August 2025Lied
J-35Zarvan31 December 202517 August 2025Lied
J-35Zarvan31 March 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35Yasser7623 May 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Zarvan30 June 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35studsmart31 December 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202715 January 2026TBC
J-35falcon3420 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35lightening f5730 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35Princeps05 March 203014 January 2025TBC
J-35maxpane31 January 203514 January 2026TBC

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Before 31 December 2026
 
2026 seems year of stealth fighter in Pakistan. Many members like Mustankhan and zarvan estimate it to be 2026.
 
Yommie said:
Depends on numbers. Why would Pakistan need F-16C when they can get 100 J-35 which are way better?
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Sorry, your logic doesn’t make sense. We operate the F-7 and Mirage alongside the F-16, JF-17, and J-20 because each aircraft serves a specific role within the Air Force. Also, we are only acquiring 35 - 40 J-35s, and they will not arrive all at once. The deliveries will be phased in batches, 10, then another 10, then 10, and finally 5.
 
Pakistan Space Agency said:
The Great Pakistani Predictors
UPDATED: 15/01/2026

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J-35flyingorca6 September 202518 August 2025Lied
J-35Zarvan31 December 202517 August 2025Lied
J-35Zarvan31 March 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35Yasser7623 May 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Zarvan30 June 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35MastanKhan31 July 202608 July 2024TBC
J-35studsmart31 December 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35NA7231 December 202615 January 2026
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202715 January 2026TBC
J-35falcon3420 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35lightening f5730 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 202808 July 2024TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35Princeps05 March 203014 January 2025TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 203008 July 2024TBC
J-35maxpane31 January 203514 January 2026TBC

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There are many factors involved in the acquisition of the J-35. The aircraft was undergoing testing and just entered limited production, getting ready for serial production. Chinese Air Force requirements are another key consideration. In addition, geopolitical dynamics and the risk of a full scale conflict between Pakistan and India play a role while India may not be fully prepared, uncertainty always remains regarding chiawalla’s decisions. Based on discussions and interviews with defense experts, my assessment is that if a crisis were to occur, China might deliver a limited number of aircraft earlier; however, the most likely timeline for broader delivery remains around 2028 or beyond.
 
I think in 2026 we should get some j35. Obviously if possible like 3 to 4 for deterrence and keep India at bay for any misadventure from India side.
 
Psyko70 said:
2026 seems year of stealth fighter in Pakistan. Many members like Mustankhan and zarvan estimate it to be 2026.
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Well, if any statement from the MK would be relevant, then the JF-17 Bl. III would have a larger wing, use an Italian engine, and be AMRRAM-capable! And... the cockpit walls would be covered in kerosene because they're green!

And the PAF would operate two squadrons of JH-7A ... would already operate the Liaoning plus a squadron of J-15 all for free! :ROFLMAO: 😘

Sorry, but MK was a 🤡
 
In the 2026 PAF Calendar, there is no clear image of the J-35A. There is an obscure one that could be the PFX in the demonstrator or prototype version.

If J-35A were to be inducted, as claimed in the past, then why would an obscure image be shown? In the past, before the J-10C was purchased, it was being presented in the future scheme of things.

This is what I am assuming may happen. I am open to alternative opinions.
 
Ali Yusuf said:
In the 2026 PAF Calendar, there is no clear image of the J-35A. There is an obscure one that could be the PFX in the demonstrator or prototype version.

If J-35A were to be inducted, as claimed in the past, then why would an obscure image be shown? In the past, before the J-10C was purchased, it was being presented in the future scheme of things.

This is what I am assuming may happen. I am open to alternative opinions.
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It's definitely not coming before 2028
 
The Great Pakistani Predictors
UPDATED: 16/01/2026

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Arrival Date​
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Outcome
J-35flyingorca6 September 202518 August 2025Got it Wrong
J-35Zarvan31 December 202517 August 2025Clueless
J-35Zarvan31 March 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35Yasser7623 May 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Zarvan30 June 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35MastanKhan31 July 202608 July 2024TBC
J-35AeronautIR14 August 202601 August 2025TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 November 202615 August 2026TBC
J-35studsmart31 December 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35NA7231 December 202615 January 2026TBC
J-35RocketLaw31 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35TopGun78631 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202715 January 2026TBC
J-35Tariq Habibi Afridi14 August 202816 January 2026TBC
J-35falcon3420 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35lightening f5730 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 August 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 202808 July 2024TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35Princeps05 March 203014 January 2025TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 203008 July 2024TBC
J-35maxpane31 January 203514 January 2026TBC

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This is just for fun.
 
Pakistan Space Agency said:
The Great Pakistani Predictors
UPDATED: 16/01/2026

Asset​
Predictor​
Arrival Date​
Predicted​
Outcome
J-35flyingorca6 September 202518 August 2025Got it Wrong
J-35Zarvan31 December 202517 August 2025Clueless
J-35Zarvan31 March 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35Yasser7623 May 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Zarvan30 June 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35MastanKhan31 July 202608 July 2024TBC
J-35AeronautIR14 August 202601 August 2025TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 November 202615 August 2026TBC
J-35studsmart31 December 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35NA7231 December 202615 January 2026TBC
J-35RocketLaw31 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35TopGun78631 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202715 January 2026TBC
J-35Tariq Habibi Afridi14 August 202816 January 2026TBC
J-35falcon3420 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35lightening f5730 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 August 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 202808 July 2024TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35Princeps05 March 203014 January 2025TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 203008 July 2024TBC
J-35maxpane31 January 203514 January 2026TBC

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Its already at Nur Khan air Base. Just being stealthy.
If everyone knows about it, won't be stealthy.
 
Maybe for the time being PAF may focus on J-10c and let J-35 mature a bit. Rocket force may get more focus instead.
 
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