# F-35 Competition

China’s F-35 Rival Breaks Cover: The Global Ambitions of the J-35 Stealth Fighter

China has unveiled a new iteration of its J-35 stealth fighter, bearing '0001' numbering and AVIC branding, signaling the formal launch of an export-ready fifth-generation jet. This land-based variant is positioned as a direct competitor to the US-made F-35 in the global arms market.