# China Defense Export

China’s Stealth Diplomacy: The J-35AE and the New Aerial Order in South Asia

China has officially unveiled the J-35AE, the land-based export version of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, through a high-profile state media broadcast. The aircraft, featuring streamlined design and reliable WS-21 engines, is positioned as a market-ready alternative to Western stealth platforms, with significant implications for the South Asian arms race.