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China Requests US-Style Regulation for Pakistan’s J-35A Stealth Fighters
Chinese-made J-35A Stealth Fighter
China Requests US-Style Regulation for Pakistan’s J-35A Stealth Fighters
China’s proposed significant agreement to provide Pakistan with advanced J-35A stealth jets has encountered an unforeseen obstacle. Beijing has requested surveillance protocols from Islamabad. The US has imposed similar protocols on Pakistan’s F-16 fleet. China’s request stems from significant concerns over espionage. This crucial mandate seeks to avert the transfer of sensitive stealth technology to American entities.
In June 2025, Indian OSINT reports indicated that Pakistan might procure 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters, along with advanced KJ-500 airborne early warning and control systems (AWACS) and sophisticated HQ-19 air defense systems. At first, the agreement seemed advantageous, especially given reports of an appealing nearly 50% discount, which estimated the total value at around $54.6 billion. Deliveries are anticipated to commence as early as August 2025. However, China’s insistence on rigorous oversight has impeded progress.
China demands US-style oversight on Pakistan’s J-35A stealth jets, citing espionage fears, stalling a $54.6B deal and delaying deliveries.
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