China’s 5th Gen Fighter Won’t Help Pakistan Match India’s Air Superiority

Pakistan is set to acquire 40 Chinese J-35A stealth fighter jets, marking China’s first transfer of fifth-generation aircraft to a foreign ally. The move comes after India’s Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralized Pakistani air defenses, striking key air bases and terror infrastructure. With Pakistan’s JF-17 and J-10C struggling against India’s Su-30MKI, Rafale, and upcoming AMCA stealth fighter, the country is rushing to upgrade its fleet. But will the J-35A be enough to challenge India’s air dominance? Experts argue that India’s superior pilot training, advanced missile systems, and multi-layered air defense network will continue to dominate the region, making Pakistan’s J-35A acquisition insufficient to shift the balance of power.