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China Offers J-35 Stealth Jets & HQ-19 System to Pakistan
China offers Pakistan 40 J-35 stealth jets, HQ-19 defense system & KJ-500 AWACS. $3.7B debt deferred; 100,000 Pakistanis to get AI/IT training via Huawei. Major wins under PM Shehbaz Sharif.
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by News Desk
2025-06-06
China Offers J-35 Stealth Jets & HQ-19 System to Pakistan

Pakistan has secured a landmark military and technological package from China, including the offer of 40 fifth-generation J-35 stealth fighter jets, the cutting-edge HQ-19 air defense system, and KJ-500 AWACS aircraft, as part of a broader diplomatic and strategic achievement under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration.

According to a statement released via the official Government of Pakistan’s X (formerly Twitter) account, these high-level offers from China mark one of the most significant defense collaborations between the two strategic allies in recent years.

The J-35 stealth fighter, considered China’s answer to the US-made F-35, will substantially boost Pakistan’s air combat capabilities with low radar visibility, advanced avionics, and enhanced electronic warfare systems. The HQ-19, a high-altitude missile defense system comparable to the U.S. THAAD, is expected to provide a crucial layer of air and missile defense.

In addition to military hardware, Pakistan has also secured a $3.7 billion debt deferment from China, easing pressure on Pakistan’s external payments amid economic recovery efforts.

The statement also highlighted another key initiative: 100,000 Pakistani youth will be trained in artificial intelligence and information technology with the support of Chinese tech giant Huawei, marking a major leap in digital capacity building.

The government has termed these achievements as evidence of Pakistan’s growing regional stature and the success of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s diplomatic outreach and strategic partnerships.

“Under PM Shehbaz’s leadership, Pakistan has strengthened ties with key global powers and secured unprecedented support in defense, technology, and economic sectors,” the statement read.

Experts believe the deepening Pakistan-China partnership, underpinned by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is moving beyond infrastructure to encompass advanced defense, cyber technology, and knowledge economy dimensions — aligning with China’s Belt and Road Initiative and Pakistan’s Vision 2025.

These developments come at a time of shifting regional alignments and increasing emphasis on self-reliant defense and tech infrastructure in South Asia.

 
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