China currently has one operational fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Chengdu J-20, while the Shenyang FC-31 (J-35) is reportedly poised to enter service soon.
These aircraft, which appear to be sixth-generation designs, highlight China’s rapid advancements in aerospace technology and underscore significant challenges for India and the United States (US) in maintaining air superiority.
Similarly, the LCA Mk-2, designed to replace Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 jets, remains years away from induction. Meanwhile, reports from late December 2024 revealed that Pakistan has fast-tracked the acquisition of 40 J-35 stealth fighters from China, with deliveries expected within two years.
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