Pakistanithinktank
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The real question is - until that factory comes online - all famtasies of J-35s in Pakistan this year or otherwise lie in fantasia unless some token LRIPs are sent.
Infact @Deino - a recent interview by Acdre Chishti (who is “close” to the leadership circle) was now talking about J-20 in the context that if India gets Su-57 fast and J-35 is not ready Pakistan will ask for J-20.
So basically they underestimated (or were overpromised) delivery schedules and now taking reality checks.
But let’s not dampen the celebrations of “J-35 squadron ready by 2026”
In a recent interview, Air Commodore Khalid Chishti (R) hinted at a something other than the J-20. He stated that discussions are still in their early stages, which is why he couldn’t elaborate on television. What could it be?










