*Khartoum/Islamabad – August 16, 2025* — Sudan’s state-owned *MilitaryIndustry Corporation (MIC)* has signed a landmark defense contract withPakistan, valued at more than *$1.5 billion*, marking one of the largestmilitary cooperation agreements between the two nations in recent years.
The deal covers a wide range of aerial and ground platforms, underscoringSudan’s push to modernize its armed forces while strengthening strategicties with Pakistan’s defense industry.Key Deliverables Under the Contract
According to defense sources, the agreement includes:
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*10 K-8 Karakorum* trainer/light attack aircraft –
*20 Shahpar-2* Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) –
*150 YIHA-III* surveillance and reconnaissance UAVs –
*50 MR-10K* multi-role UAVs –
*50 Ababeel-5* medium-altitude UAVs –
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*Engines for MiG-21* fighter jets to extend operational life –
*150 Mohafiz armored vehicles* for ground forces
Defense analysts say the package reflects Khartoum’s effort to revamp itsaerial capabilities and armored fleet amid regional security challenges.For Pakistan, the agreement strengthens its position as a competitiveexporter in the global defense market, while also deepening its defensefootprint in Africa.
“This is a major leap for Sudan’s defense modernization program and astrong signal of Pakistan’s growing defense export capacity,” a regionalsecurity expert told reporters.
Pakistan and Sudan share longstanding military-to-military relations, withSudanese officers having received training in Pakistani military academiesfor decades. The new deal is expected to pave the way for further jointproduction, training exchanges, and defense technology transfers.
Industry insiders suggest that deliveries of the UAVs and armored vehicleswill commence within the next 18 months, while the K-8 aircraft areexpected to be supplied in phases.
The deal is also anticipated to boost Pakistan’s defense exportssignificantly, as Islamabad seeks to expand beyond traditional buyers inthe Middle East and Southeast Asia.