Chinese J-35A fighter jet on assembly line

The new images have fueled speculation about mass production of the J-35A, as India and Pakistan trade accusations over China's role in the May clash.

New images from a Chinese manufacturing facility have revealed what appear to be multiple J-35A stealth fighter airframes on an assembly line, raising questions about whether China has begun mass production of the fifth-generation carrier-based aircraft. Photo: @RupprechtDeino.

The J-35A, formerly known as the FC-31 Gyrfalcon, is designed to operate from China's expanding aircraft carrier fleet. Photo: @ National Security Journal.

The latest images, believed to be from the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation factory, show several near-completed airframes. Photo: @RupprechtDeino.

Although Beijing has not made any official confirmation, analysts say China's growing defense industry production and modernization efforts suggest the J-35A stealth fighter is getting closer to being integrated into the fleet. Photo: @Aero News Journal.

The J-35A is equipped with an AESA radar and the PL-17 long-range missile, and is often compared to the US F-35. The new appearance of the J-35A stealth fighter was reported amid rising regional tensions, following the military confrontation between India and Pakistan that took place in early May. Photo: @Photo: @ Air Data News.

Recently, Indian Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh claimed that Pakistan received “direct intelligence support” from China during the four-day clash in May. Singh described Pakistan as the “front line” and accused China of providing comprehensive support. Photo: @ Anadolu Ajansı.

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has dismissed India's claims of Chinese support in the recent conflict, calling them "irresponsible and untrue". Speaking at the National Defense University in Islamabad, Asim Munir said Pakistan's success in Operation Inherent was due to its "indigenous military capabilities and self-resilience". Photo: @ Aero News Journal.

India launched missile strikes on Pakistani territory and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir on May 6, in response to an April 22 terrorist attack in the Pahalgam district of Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. A US-brokered ceasefire was announced on May 10. Photo: @ Anadolu Ajansı.

In June 2025, Bloomberg and other news outlets reported that Pakistan had agreed to buy the J-35A stealth fighter, developed by China's Shenyang Aircraft Corporation — becoming the first foreign buyer of the aircraft. The market reaction was immediate: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's shares jumped 10%. Photo: @ Anadolu Agency.

Reports say Pakistan plans to buy 40 J-35A stealth fighters at a discounted “flash sale” price, with deliveries starting in August 2025 and including flexible payment terms. Photo: @ China Daily.

Unnamed sources earlier confirmed that the Pakistan Air Force had approved the acquisition and pilot training had been conducted in China. Photo: @ Aero News Journal.

Although China has not responded to India's claims, the appearance of the J-35A on the assembly line may reflect the country's increasing focus on regional deterrence and power projection. Photo: @ China Daily.

If confirmed, mass production of the J-35A would mark a major step forward in expanding China’s stealth aircraft capabilities, complementing the J-20 currently in service and helping to bolster China’s naval aviation capabilities for operations in disputed areas. Photo: @ China Daily.

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