China’s Copycat Fighter: Arms Sales Bait

China’s new J-35 stealth fighter aims to challenge US airpower dominance by offering a cheaper, “good enough” alternative in the global arms market, potentially influencing military alliances. Despite similarities to the US F-35, the J-35’s twin-engine design indicates China’s lag in engine and metallurgical technology. The geopolitical significance lies in China’s attempt to disrupt US hegemony by offering a competitive alternative without the political strings attached to American weapons sales.

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