# Su-57

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.