Pakistan is planning to buy 40 fighter jets from China.
According to reports, the government led by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is planning to buy 40 of China's new J-35 stealth fighter jets.
J-35 aircraft and its significance
The J-35, previously known as the J-31, is a land-based stealth aircraft.
China is the only country to have developed this type of stealth aircraft, and if the deal goes through, it will be the first time that the J-35 aircraft has been exported to another country.
Pakistan Air Force's plan
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is planning to buy these J-35 aircraft to replace the aging F-16 and Mirage fighter jets from the United States.
Earlier this year, Pakistan Air Force Chief Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar Sidhu had said, "The foundation has been laid for acquiring the J-31 stealth aircraft."
China-Pakistan Partnership
The J-35 aircraft was displayed at a recent air show in Zhuhai, China, attended by senior Pakistani Air Force officials, which has generated a lot of buzz about the deal.
China and Pakistan have a strong military partnership, and China's support has improved the security capabilities of all branches of Pakistan's military.
In this context, by acquiring the J-35 aircraft, Pakistan plans to strengthen its air force capabilities.
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