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China eyes J-35 stealth jet sales to Pakistan amid US F-16 deal concerns

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China is considering selling its J-35 stealth fighter jets, with Pakistan emerging as a potential buyer. This potential deal is complicated by Pakistan's existing relationship with the US, which includes a significant upgrade package for its F-16 fleet. The US deal requires Pakistan to protect sensitive technology, raising concerns about the implications of Pakistan acquiring advanced Chinese stealth technology. AI

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China eyes J-35 stealth jet sales to Pakistan amid US F-16 deal concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Tang Meng Kit ·

    Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets

    Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substan…

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