Pakistan weighs F-16 upgrade and J-35 purchase as US-China arms competition intensifies

The US approved a $686 million F-16 upgrade for Pakistan, extending the fleet to 2040, while Pakistan is the only declared buyer of China's J-35 stealth fighter. This dual-track procurement signals Pakistan's hedging strategy between US and Chinese defense suppliers, with implications for regional military balance and US-India relations.

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