China is speeding up the delivery of its new J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan.This is seen as a reward for Pakistan after the recent conflict with India. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is currently in China. Sources say Pakistan may get the first 30 jets by August 2025.

China is also offering Pakistan a 50% discount on the jets and easy payment options. This deal shows how important the defence partnership between the two countries. The first agreement planned to deliver 30 jets this year, showing both China and Pakistan want to strengthen their military ties.

In late 2024, it was reported that Pakistan plans to buy 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets from China.This deal is the first time China is exporting such advanced military technology. The timing matches recent important visits by Chinese and Pakistani officials to Islamabad and Beijing, where they discussed expanding military cooperation amid growing regional security challenges, including India’s air force upgrades.

Intelligence reports say some Pakistan Air Force pilots have already gone to China’s Air Force headquarters in Beijing for training on how to fly and operate the J-35A jets. According to top diplomatic sources, this training shows Pakistan is making real progress in gaining advanced fifth-generation fighter capabilities.

Along with the fighter jet deal, China has decided to invest $25 billion in Pakistan’s civil and military infrastructure. This investment is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Phase-2 program and aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries. Pakistani officials have promised China full security support and easier access to operate Gwadar Port.

This growing military and economic cooperation shows how committed China and Pakistan are to facing regional security challenges together. According to top diplomatic sources, this strong partnership will likely have a major impact on the security situation in the region.