# Fifth-Generation Aircraft
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Stealth Shift: How Pakistan’s J-35 Acquisition Upends South Asia’s Balance of Power
Pakistan's confirmed purchase of the Chinese J-35 stealth fighter represents a significant disruption to South Asia's military equilibrium, exposing a capability gap in India's air defense. The move may force New Delhi to accelerate foreign fighter acquisitions, such as the Russian Su-57, to counter the sudden arrival of fifth-generation technology in the region.
Ankara’s Aerial Ambition: The Kaan Fighter and Turkey’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy
Turkey has officially signed a contract for the first 20 units of its domestic fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet, aiming to replace its F-16 fleet by the 2030s. Alongside domestic procurement, Ankara has secured a major export deal with Indonesia for 48 aircraft, signaling Turkey's growing influence as a global defense exporter.