People's Liberation Army Air Force

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is China's primary aerial warfare branch. Recent reports indicate the PLAAF may be preparing to export its J-35A, a fifth-generation fighter jet, with Pakistan being a likely customer. This development, highlighted by a state broadcaster's glimpse of an export variant, suggests a potential expansion of China's advanced military technology reach. Concurrently, the PLAAF has notably reduced its near-daily flights of military jets in the vicinity of Taiwan, a shift that has puzzled analysts and sparked speculation about the reasons behind this change in operational tempo. These events underscore the PLAAF's ongoing modernization efforts and its evolving strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific region, making it a subject of significant international attention.