# South Asia Geopolitics
Latest news and articles about South Asia Geopolitics
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The Durand Line Dilemma: Pakistan Escalates Pressure on Kabul After Deadly Border Attack
Pakistan has formally protested to Afghanistan following a suicide bombing in Bannu that killed 15 police officers, claiming the attack was orchestrated from across the border. Islamabad warned of a 'decisive response' and demanded immediate action against militant groups like the TTP and ISIS-K, marking a further decline in bilateral relations.
South Asia’s Stealth Shift: Pakistan’s J-35 Ambitions Target India’s Air Superiority
Pakistan has officially confirmed plans to acquire China's J-35 stealth fighter, establishing a new cooperation mechanism with Beijing to facilitate the transfer. This move aims to offset India's regional air superiority while India's own fifth-generation jet program remains years away from operational status.
Stealth Diplomacy: Pakistan’s High-Stakes Pivot to China’s J-35 Ecosystem
Pakistan is reportedly advancing a $12 billion acquisition of China's J-35 stealth fighters and support systems to modernize its air force. This strategic move aims to counter India's military advantage and signifies a deeper, long-term integration into China's defense ecosystem.
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.
The Stealth Pivot: How China’s $12 Billion Arms Deal Rewrites the South Asian Balance of Power
Pakistan is reportedly finalizing a landmark $12 billion arms deal with China for J-35A stealth fighters and HQ-19 missile defense systems, funded in part by Saudi Arabian capital. This acquisition represents a generational leap in military capability that could end India's long-standing aerial superiority in the region.