The article entitled J-10: The New Cornerstone of Sino-Pakistani Defense Cooperation states that the Sino-Pakistani defense cooperation has advanced to a higher level as the two countries are having more interactions in high-tech weapons development. China does not only approve to sell Pakistan the latest J-10 fighters, but also co-research and develop JF-17, F-22 frigate, etc. They also plan to develop international weapon market and it is estimated that they will sell 40 JF-17 fighters every year.

Highlights of the article:

The J-10 Sale Epitomizes Strategic Alliance

JF-17 Thunder Makes Over the PAF

Chinese Frigates for the Pakistan Navy

The article concluded that at the turn of the millennium, China and Pakistan have diversified their defense trade into joint defense production. They have since been collaborating on the production of most advanced weapons systems, such as the JF-17s combat aircraft and F-22P Frigates. Pakistan will receive the transfer of technology for the J-10s as well. China recognizes that Pakistan is rich with human capital in the high-tech defense industry, which serves as a magnet for its investment. Both China and Pakistan look to capture wider defense export markets in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. At the same time, their growing cooperation in aviation and naval defense systems signals an important shift in Pakistan’s military doctrine that traditionally favored Army (especially ground forces) over its sister services—Navy and Air Force. In the region’s changing strategic environment, in which China has growing stakes, Pakistan has come to recognize the critical importance of air and naval defense. The China-Pakistan collaboration in aviation and naval defense amply embodies this recognition.

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