Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan, sources say

[maxpane]

Bro can u or someone open a thread about the news from Forbes I think regarding Turkey considering joining Pakistan/Saudi defense pact? I would start it...but driving right now.

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Jan 11, 2026

Everyone is interested in shaping the world in their own image.. hence yes everyone wants hegemony

No. That’s a western pov. China never gave a damn what foreigners did. China doesn’t have the messianic need to force other cultures to adopt its ways.

Also China doesn’t really believe or want other countries to copy its system.
It doesn’t want competition.

• tower9

here it is

 

[Fatman17]

Sudan pushes ahead with $1.5b Pakistan arms deal amid worsening humanitarian crisis

Sudan’s military authorities, under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, are pushing ahead with a $1

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Sudan pushes ahead with 1.5B $ arms deal with Pakistan

 

[Imran khan 7250]

What's the difference between Karakoram-8 and Super Mashshaq? I thought they were both trainers?

Can't you understand difference between basic and advanced trainer?

 

[LHA4210]

This article provides more detail on the Sudan deal but don't know how accurate it is: https://thecurrent.pk/blog/high-lev...ing-previous-agreement-deal-worth-230-million

 

[Fatman17]

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Pakistan places Sudan deal on Hold

 

[Starlord]

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Pakistan places Sudan deal on Hold

I thought the deal was just another rumor, so we put a rumor deal on hold ? or the deal was made and now put on hold, so much confusion.

 

[Hussain]

I thought the deal was just another rumor, so we put a rumor deal on hold ? or the deal was made and now put on hold, so much confusion.

KSA was supposed to pay for it, but they gave us a loan for US$3bn instead.

 

[The SC]

Somalia contracts 24 JF-17 Block III fighters from Pakistan​

A historic step in the Somali Air Force: the JF-17 Block III fighter agreement

Somalia has officially announced the completion of a $900 million deal with Pakistan to supply up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters. This agreement is one of the most ambitious arms programs in Somali history in recent decades, aiming to rebuild the air force and enhance its regional defense capabilities.

The JF-17 Block III is known as a modern generation aircraft, featuring advanced avionics systems, modern radar, and multi-mission capabilities that make it capable of carrying out air operations with high efficiency in various conditions.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/new...ighter-jets-from-pakistan-in-900-million-deal

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[hussain0216]

Somalia contracts 24 JF-17 Block III fighters from Pakistan​

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A historic step in the Somali Air Force: the JF-17 Block III fighter agreement

Somalia has officially announced the completion of a $900 million deal with Pakistan to supply up to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighters. This agreement is one of the most ambitious arms programs in Somali history in recent decades, aiming to rebuild the air force and enhance its regional defense capabilities.

The JF-17 Block III is known as a modern generation aircraft, featuring advanced avionics systems, modern radar, and multi-mission capabilities that make it capable of carrying out air operations with high efficiency in various conditions.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/new...ighter-jets-from-pakistan-in-900-million-deal

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To help Somalia, but also to keep an eye on Somaliland and Israel and UAE antics

 

[ziaulislam]

ISLAMABAD, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a major boost for Sudan’s army, battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

Their conflict has stoked the world’s worst humanitarian crisis for more than 2-1/2 years, drawing in myriad foreign interests, and threatening to fragment the strategic Red Sea country, a major gold producer.

The deal with Pakistan encompasses 10 Karakoram-8 light attack aircraft, more than 200 drones for scouting and kamikaze attacks, and advanced air defence systems, said two of the three sources with knowledge of the matter, who all sought anonymity.


It was a “done deal”, said Aamir Masood, a retired Pakistani air marshal who continues to be briefed on air force matters.

Besides the Karakoram-8 jets, it includes Super Mushshak training aircraft, and perhaps some coveted JF-17 fighters developed jointly with China and produced in Pakistan, he added, without giving figures or a delivery schedule.

Pakistan’s military and its defence ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

A spokesman for Sudan’s army did not immediately respond to a message requesting comment.

Assistance from Pakistan, especially drones and jets, could help Sudan’s army regain the air supremacy it had towards the start of its war with the RSF, which has increasingly used drones to gain territory, eroding the army’s position.


Sudan’s army accuses the RSF of being supplied by the United Arab Emirates, which has denied supplying weapons.

POSSIBILITY OF SAUDI BACKING​

The sources did not say how the deal was being funded but Masood said it was possible the finances would come from Saudi Arabia.

“Saudi Arabia may favour and support all the favourable regimes in Gulf for procurement of Pakistani military equipment and training,” he said.


One of the sources said the Saudis brokered the deal but added there was no indication they were paying for the weapons. Another source said Saudi was not providing funds.

Reuters has reported that Islamabad is in talks with Riyadh for a defence deal that could be worth between $2 billion and $4 billion.
Masood said the weapons for Sudan could be included in such an agreement, without confirming discussions with Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi government media office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are part of the U.S.-led quad grouping of nations that has tried to push Sudan’s army and the RSF towards peace talks.


On recent visits, Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan requested Saudi assistance in the war, according to Sudanese and Egyptian sources.

Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are embroiled in a major feud sparked by recent events in Yemen.
The two most powerful countries in the Gulf have sharp differences on a range of volatile Middle East issues, from geopolitics to oil output.

Their difference burst into the open with an advance of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatists in early December that brought them into conflict with Saudi-backed forces.

PAKISTAN’S DEFENCE AMBITIONS​

The deal is another feather in the cap for Pakistan’s growing defence sector, which has drawn growing interest and investment, particularly since its jets were deployed in a conflict with India last year.

Last month, Islamabad struck a weapons deal worth more than $4 billion with the Libyan National Army, officials said, for one of the South Asian nation’s largest arms sales, which includes JF-17 fighter jets and training aircraft.
Pakistan has also held talks with Bangladesh on a defence deal that could includes the Super Mushshak training jets and JF-17s, as ties improve ties with Dhaka.
The government sees Pakistan’s burgeoning industry as a catalyst to secure long-term economic stability.

Pakistan is now in a $7-billion IMF programme, following a short-term deal to avert a sovereign default in 2023. It won IMF support after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies provided financial and deposit rollovers.

Reporting by Saad Sayeed in Islamabad and Mubasher Bukhari in Lahore; Additional reporting by Ariba Shahid, Khalid Abdelaziz and Ahmed Shalaby; Editing by Clarence Fernandezreu

I said this wont happen because of Turkey i guess i was wrong

 

[ziaulislam]

Its not happening because of saudi UAE split which i never got..

 

[gamaji]

KSA was supposed to pay for it, but they gave us a loan for US$3bn instead.

These are two different things but not mutually exclusive ones.

 

[Serendipity]

Lot of sources reporting that Saudi is looking to pull back military resources from Africa (both libya and sudan) due to western pressure which means there will be no financing for the deal. Some of it is secondary to wariness of Iranian sympathizers in the region. These countries cannot afford the military supplies without foreign financing.

Saudi Arabia Blocks Pakistan’s US$1.5 Billion Sudan Arms Package, Threatening Sudan Army’s Bid for Air Superiority - Defence Security Asia

Pakistan has suspended its US$1.5 billion (RM5.7 billion) Sudan arms deal after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing and demanded cancellation, threatening Sudan’s air-superiority plans and escalating Red Sea geopolitical tensions.

defencesecurityasia.com

 

[东风夜放花千树]

but but but......why are they all these countries not buying superior Indian offerings?

Because of this.

And this.

 

[东风夜放花千树]

The more pertinent question to ask is why are these countries not buying American. Chinese, Russian or European weapons and do they have the means to pay for these supposed deals. A lot of it may be **** propaganda. I will believe it when the weapons are actually delivered and payment received.

The reason is very simple.

If you buy Chinese weapons, the United States will shamelessly accuse and target you.

Russia has gone through four years of war and cannot deliver weapons in time.

American weapons are too expensive, and they come with control systems, allowing the U.S. to control these weapons at any time.

European weapons are also very expensive. But European weapons are now under suspicion.

Indian weapons, uh........