After India-Pak conflict, Indonesia mulls getting China's J-10 fighter jets
The J-10, developed by Avic Chengdu Aircraft Co Ltd., is a single-engine, multirole fighter that saw action in the recent conflict between Pakistan, China's closest defense partner, and India.
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Can Pakistan afford China's J-35 fighter jets even at discounted rates, ask netizens
Chinese social media users have slammed their government's move to fast track delivery of 30 J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan at half the price, labelling it as 'financially and strategically reckless' read more Pakistan Air Force J-10C fighter jets perform at a rehearsal ahead of Pakistan's national day parade in Islamabad. Used for representational purposes | File image/AFP Chinese social media users have slammed their government's move to fast track delivery of 30 J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan at half the price, labelling it as 'financially and strategically reckless' According to a Times of India report, as per the deal, which marks China's first export of a fifth-generation combat aircraft, the deliveries will begin as early as August 2025. The decision, however, has left many Chinese citizens baffled and angry, especially as the J-35A, also known as the FC-31, is still undergoing testing and has not even yet been inducted into China's own air force, added the report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Pakistan has also made a lot of fake news. How can it afford to buy it? It hasn't even paid for the J-10,' ToI quoted a user, posting under the handle @Zhejiang from the Yingyang Medical School, as saying. The comment refers to Pakistan's pending payments for earlier J-10C fighter jets purchased from China. Another user under the name @CQL0530 criticised Beijing's production priorities, asked 'China's own production of the J-35 has not yet been built up. How can it be given to them?' Some users showed no restraint. 'Bullshit!' wrote one, as quoted by ET. The phrase '2 more powerful printers are coming,' shared by user Cracked Rose, was interpreted by some as a reference to the government printing more money, or jets, to fund the project. Timing of China-Pak deal draws criticism The announcement of China's deal to supply 30 J-35A stealth fighter jets to Pakistan has faced scrutiny not only over the jet's readiness but also its timing. Coming just days after a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam, Indian analysts interpret the deal as China arming Pakistan amid escalating cross-border tensions. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Within China, social media users are questioning whether the government is effectively subsidising a military client with limited financial capacity. 'It is more in your interest to spend money on building and purchasing industrial equipment and infra,' ToI quoted one commenter as writing. Concerns also focus on whether China is selling a 'concept jet'— a fighter still in development — presented as a finished product. Although the J-35 is designed to compete with US-made fighters like the F-35, it lacks combat experience or proven operational capabilities. High-risk gamble China previously promoted the J-10CE fighter jet, also supplied to Pakistan, as 'combat-tested,' citing Islamabad's claims that it shot down Indian Rafales during 'Operation Sindoor'. However, these claims remain unverified outside Pakistani media and have been met with skepticism. Attempts to export the J-10CE to countries like Egypt, Brazil, and Uzbekistan have so far been unsuccessful, reported Times of India. Experts attribute this to the jet's reliance on Russian engines — such as the RD-93 and AL-31— which are considered outdated and pose increasing risks amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain uncertainties. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Times of India, citing reports, Pakistani pilots are already training in China to operate the J-35. However, the Chinese government has yet to release an official statement addressing the backlash or confirming details of the sale, added the report. While India is expected to closely monitor the situation, many in China are questioning who truly benefits from the deal. If finalised, Beijing may present it as a strategic effort to strengthen regional influence. Yet for many ordinary citizens, it increasingly appears to be a high-risk gamble — funded by Chinese taxpayers — on an unfinished aircraft sold to a buyer with a questionable credit history. With inputs from agencies
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Pakistan's unverified claims & move to buy J-35 5th-gen jets see Chinese maker's shares soar high
Pakistan's government said Friday on social media that it intends to acquire 40 J-35 fighters, KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, and HQ-19 ballistic missile defence systems. read more Shares of the company that makes China's J-35 fighter aircraft have soared, courtesy Pakistan. Reuters Shares of Chinese defence firms surged Monday (June 9) after Pakistan announced plans to purchase a fleet of advanced Chinese-made fighter jets, a move that could mark China's first export of its fifth-generation stealth aircraft. AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Company, the manufacturer of the J-35 stealth fighter jet, hit its 10 per cent daily trading limit in Shanghai, building on a three-day rally. Other defence stocks also jumped, with Aerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co. climbing as much as 15 per cent, Bloomberg reported. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Interestingly, this is not the first time defence stocks in China have soared following India-Pakistan tensions. Pakistan government's signalling Pakistan's government said Friday (June 6) on social media that it intends to acquire 40 J-35 fighters, KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, and HQ-19 ballistic missile defence systems. The J-35, which is claimed to feature advanced stealth capabilities, was developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and was first unveiled publicly at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. If finalised, the deal would mark the first known foreign sale of the aircraft. Tensions between Pakistan and India remain high following clashes in early May that involved air, drone and missile strikes, along with artillery and small arms fire. In a May 31 interview, India's Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan confirmed India had lost fighter jets during the conflict, though he did not provide details. Last month, Pakistan claimed that Chinese-made J-10C fighters helped shoot down six Indian jets, including French-built Rafales. India has denied the effectiveness of the weapons systems used by Pakistan, saying its forces successfully carried out retaliatory strikes deep inside Pakistani territory. The reported deal also comes amid growing interest in Chinese military hardware in Southeast Asia. Indonesia is considering a Chinese offer of J-10 jets after traditionally relying on aircraft from the United States, Russia and other suppliers. China's defence industry has continued to advance despite domestic corruption scandals. In December, Beijing launched its first next-generation amphibious assault ships, which analysts say are the largest of their kind. Last year, a video purportedly showing a test flight of a sixth-generation Chinese fighter jet went viral online, prompting another wave of gains in defence stocks. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Economic Times
7 hours ago
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China's defence stocks jump up to 10% led by AVIC Shenyang as Pakistan announces arms purchase
Chinese defence stocks rallied after Pakistan announced plans to buy 40 J-35 stealth fighter jets, marking China's first export of the fifth-generation aircraft. AVIC Shenyang surged 10%, with broader sector gains following the major arms deal. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shares of Chinese defense companies rallied on Monday after Pakistan said that it intends to buy one of the Asian power's most-advanced fighter jets as a part of major arms purchase. Among the top gainers was AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Company, whose stock surged over 10% following Pakistan's announcement that it plans to buy J-35 stealth fighter jet from the Chinese as one of the country's most-advanced fighter jets, the deal is seen as a part of major arms purchase by India's western Friday, the government of Pakistan in a social media post said that it would acquire 40 J-35 fifth-generation fighter jets, KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, as well as HQ-19 ballistic missile defense of AVIC Shenyang Aircraft have remained unbeaten for the past three trading sessions, Today's rally has extended stocks gains to 13% in the past five sessions. While it is a month since the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was implemented, AVIC Shenyang Aircraft shares have jumped 18% in this armed escalation broke out between India and Pakistan between May 7 and May 10 as India hit several targets in Pak Occupied Kashmir (PoK) to avenge the killings in Pahalgam where 26 innocent tourists were Shenyang Aircraft has been in the thick of action owing to its J-35 stealth fighter jetMeanwhile, other Chinese defence stocks also saw a positive rub-off impact as Aerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co., whose shares jumped as much as 15% on the intraday basis. This counter has rallied 10% in the past five trading CH UAV Co shares were up by over 1% while Inner Mongolia First Machinery Grp Co was 4% J-35 sale to Pakistan would mark China's first export of the fifth-generation jet, which has advanced stealth capabilities for penetrating the airspace of an adversary, a Bloomberg report said. The fighter was developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation and publicly unveiled at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, it KJ-500 aircraft would improve Pakistan's radar coverage and its smaller size allows for nimbler use in regional clashes. The HQ-19 surface-to-air missile systems would enhance the country's ability to intercept ballistic deal comes amid persisting tensions between Pakistan and India. The nuclear-armed neighbors clashed several weeks ago, with both sides trading air, drone and missile strikes, as well as artillery and small arms fire along their shared border in early May.
