South Asia Pakistan not getting Chinese J-35 stealth jets: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says reports are only media chatter

[Krishna with Flute]

Date of Event: Jul 1, 2025

Source : https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/India/pakistan-not-getting-chinese-j-35-stealth-jets-defence-minister-khawaja-asif-says-reports-are-only-media-chatter/ar-AA1HwsKM#:~:text=Pakistan%E2%80%99s%20Defence%20Minister%20Khawaja%20Asif%20has%20denied%20reports,and%20China%20for%20the%20purchase%20of%20the%20jets.

Pakistan not getting Chinese J-35 stealth jets: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says reports are only media chatter​

4d•
2 min read

Pakistan not getting Chinese J-35 stealth jets: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says reports are only media chatter
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has denied reports that the country has signed a deal with China to acquire J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets. Speaking in a televised interview, Asif said there is no agreement between Pakistan and China for the purchase of the jets.



“I think it is only in the media. It is good for sale, Chinese defence sales, you know,” said Khawaja Asif in response to a question about the reported delivery of the J-35A jets in 2026.

Reports had claimed a discounted deal​

Earlier media reports claimed that Pakistan was set to acquire 40 J-35A aircraft from China as early as August this year. The reports suggested the deal was being finalised at nearly half the standard export price, and that China was offering a major discount under what some described as a “flash sale.”
The J-35A is a twin-engine, multi-role, fifth-generation stealth fighter developed by China’s Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. It is equipped with long-range PL-17 missiles and an AESA radar system, and has been seen as China’s competitor to the U.S. F-35.

Contradictory details from defence sources​

Despite the minister’s denial, defence sources earlier said that the Pakistan Air Force had approved the J-35A acquisition and that pilot training had begun in China. The proposed agreement was also reported to include liberal payment terms, with the first deliveries expected by August 2025.

Pakistan’s economic constraints raise questions​

The reported deal came at a time when Pakistan is under economic pressure. The federal government recently raised its defence budget by 20% to PKR 2.5 trillion. At the same time, it cancelled 118 development projects worth PKR 1,000 billion and reduced the overall national budget by 7% to PKR 17.57 trillion ($62 billion).

China remains key defence supplier​

About 80% of Pakistan’s military inventory comes from China. Systems such as the J-10C fighter jets and HQ-9 air defence systems were used by Pakistan during its most recent conflict with India. The addition of the J-35A was expected to further boost Pakistan’s air strength, especially with India’s AMCA fifth-generation fighter project expected only by 2035.
For now, official confirmation of any J-35A deal remains absent.

Past remarks on Indian jets also drew criticism​

This is not the first time Khawaja Asif has made headlines over unverified defence claims. During a televised interview with CNN, when asked for proof of Pakistan downing Indian fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, the Defence Minister said, “It’s all over social media, on Indian social media, not on our social media. The debris of these jets fell into Kashmir. And it’s all over Indian media today and they have admitted.” The anchor responded by saying they were not there to discuss social media chatter. Asif did not provide concrete evidence or specifics, including the type of aircraft involved, and loosely referenced Chinese-made JF-17 and JF-10 jets.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

China's big blow to its friend Pakistan, refuses to give this weapon, Shehbaz Sharif in tension due to...​

The Chinese government has clearly stated that these missiles are not available for export, and there is currently no version suitable for sale to other countries.


Shivam Verma

Updated : Jun 30, 2025, 08:08 AM IST

China has refused to sell hypersonic missiles or share the technology to build them with Pakistan, according to media reports. The Chinese government has clearly stated that these missiles are not available for export, and there is currently no version suitable for sale to other countries.


Why Did Pakistan Want Hypersonic Missiles?





Pakistan wanted to acquire hypersonic missile systems to counter India’s growing missile capabilities. India is already testing advanced systems like the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), which travel at extremely high speeds and are difficult to intercept. Pakistan hoped to match this progress with China’s help.

​

Defense experts say that China has a clear policy of not exporting its most modern and powerful weapons, especially those that could disturb the global balance of power. While it creates special export versions of other systems like the J-10CE fighter jet and HQ-9 air defense system, hypersonic missiles are seen as too strategic and dangerous to share, even with close allies like Pakistan.


China fears that transferring such technology could increase international pressure and create political tensions, especially with countries like the United States. These missiles are a key part of China’s defense strategy, particularly in its rivalry with the US and its allies.
Find your daily dose of All Latest News including Sports News, Entertainment

China's big blow to its friend Pakistan, refuses to give this weapon, Shehbaz Sharif in tension due to...

The Chinese government has clearly stated that these missiles are not available for export, and there is currently no version suitable for sale to other countries.

www.dnaindia.com

 

[Vsdoc]

@Jiangnan what are you doing man?

 

[Krishna with Flute]

There are 2 Theories behind this.

There are whispers in strategic circles that Iran briefed China that if China gives weapons to Pakistan, it is a big possibility that Moonir may sale the coded and secretes to US. India had spied J35 secretes from Pakistan.

Another theory is that China does not want to get Humiliated and exposed like its weapons faced international humiliation.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

One possible reason being India may retaliate by providing hypersonic glide vehicles to Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam etc. China can not stop it.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

@Jiangnan what are you doing man?

He is busy in earning 50 cent by posting Chinese Propaganda to prove 50 Cent Chinese weapons are world class.

 

[Vsdoc]

There are 2 Theories behind this.

There are whispers in strategic circles that Iran briefed China that if China gives weapons to Pakistan, it is a big possibility that Moonir may sale the coded and secretes to US. India had spied J35 secretes from Pakistan.

Another theory is that China does not want to get Humiliated and exposed like its weapons faced international humiliation.

@steppeWolff what you said.

 

[Vsdoc]

One possible reason being India may retaliate by providing hypersonic glide vehicles to Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam etc. China can not stop it.

We must be careful of our cutting edge technology floating around the world.

Its been hard work. Money and strategic concerns need to to be balanced with future conflict projections.

 

[Jiangnan]

@Jiangnan what are you doing man?

Listen to the music. play a game. Look at India bragging. and you?

 

[Vsdoc]

Listen to the music. play a game. Look at India bragging. and you?

In a meeting. With colleagues in the Congo.

 

[Jiangnan]

In a meeting. With colleagues in the Congo.

oh

 

[Bagheera0084]

We must be careful of our cutting edge technology floating around the world.

Its been hard work. Money and strategic concerns need to to be balanced with future conflict projections.

That's what I thought. When I first read of reports of speculation of Brahmos sale to Phillipines many years ago, I was a bit annoyed and wondered how could they think of selling Brahmos to Phillipines. I didn't get the logic. Perhaps corruption was involved.

 

[Jiangnan]

That's what I thought. When I first read of reports of speculation of Brahmos sale to Phillipines many years ago, I was a bit annoyed and wondered how could they think of selling Brahmos to Phillipines. I didn't get the logic. Perhaps corruption was involved.

I don't quite understand. BrahMos is not a Russian missile?

 

[Jiangnan]

In May. J-10C has proven that it is capable of destroying India. so. Why does Pakistan need J-35?

The Indian Rafale fighter jet was shot down by the J-10C. Tejas in India cannot fly. The Indian Air Force is at its weakest point in history. J-10C is capable of destroying this poor and backward agricultural country on a large scale.

To liberate Indian children!

 

[Krishna with Flute]

In a meeting. With colleagues in the Congo.

You have a great sense of Humar. I need to learn it from you.

 

[Jiangnan]

You have a great sense of Humar. I need to learn it from you.

Will you save your mother?

India: Helping children living in New Delhi's brothels – DW – 04/18/2023

This woman estimates that she has cared for more than 3,000 children of sex workers over the past 30 years.

www.dw.com

 

[Vsdoc]

That's what I thought. When I first read of reports of speculation of Brahmos sale to Phillipines many years ago, I was a bit annoyed and wondered how could they think of selling Brahmos to Phillipines. I didn't get the logic. Perhaps corruption was involved.

Philippines is literally an American colony economically.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

China not selling weapons to Pakistan is in favour of both countries. Cash crunched Pakistan can save sove some money and stop India to do live shooting practice. On the other hand, China can stop itself from being humiliated which has become very common for China now a days. Win win situation for both the countries.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Chinese women are forced to sleep with Chinese soldiers when their man are in concentration camps to produce genetic garbage.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

JF 17 is a junk. Bring J 10. It is shot down by India. Bring J35. What if it is also shot down? Active 50 cent army do propaganda.