Pakistan Secures $1.5 Billion Defense Deal with Sudan, Expands GlobalFootprint
*Islamabad – August 17, 2025:*In a major boost to Pakistan’s defense industry, Islamabad has finalized alandmark *$1.5 billion defense deal with Sudan*, underscoring its growingpresence in regional and international arms markets.
The agreement was sealed following a high-profile visit by Sudanese AirForce Commander Lt Gen Pilot Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, accompaniedby Sudan’s Air Defense chief and senior officials of the Military IndustryCorporation. During their stay, the delegation held meetings withPakistan’s Defence Minister, the Air Chief, and senior leadership of thearmed forces.Details of the Deal
Under the contract, Pakistan will supply a wide range of defense hardware,including:
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*10 K-8 Karakorum trainer/light attack jets* –
*20 Shahpar-2 UAVs* –
*150 YIHA-III UAVs* –
*50 MR-10K UAVs* –
*50 Ababeel-5 UAVs* –
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*MiG-21 engines* –
*150 ASV Mohafiz armored vehicles* –
*HQ-9 and HQ-6 air defense systems*
The deal will be executed jointly by Pakistan and China, with Beijingextending technical and logistical support wherever required.Strengthening Global Defense Presence
Defense analysts note that the agreement not only reflects Sudan’sdetermination to pursue a military solution to its ongoing challenges, butalso highlights *Pakistan’s rising profile in the global defense exportmarket*. With China and Turkey already serving as Islamabad’s strategicpartners, the deal adds a new dimension to Pakistan’s defense diplomacy andindustrial outreach.
“Pakistan is no longer just a defense consumer; it is now emerging as adefense exporter in its own right,” commented a senior defense analyst.“This deal with Sudan demonstrates that countries in Africa and beyond areincreasingly turning to Pakistan for affordable, reliable, andcombat-tested military solutions.”Broader Implications
The contract is expected to enhance Pakistan’s role in *Africa’s defenselandscape*, while also signaling Islamabad’s ambitions to expand itsdefense exports to new markets across the Middle East and Asia. With thesupport of China, Pakistan is steadily positioning itself as a viablealternative to traditional Western suppliers in the global arms trade.
The Sudan deal follows a series of similar agreements Pakistan has beenpursuing in recent years, underlining its commitment to grow defenseexports and strengthen international defense cooperation.