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

[Pak-Warrior]

Saudis spend multi billions on western arms not because they may be better but with them come security support. However Iran has pulled that illusion down so how they move forward is anyone's to guess.

Yes, Iran has actually pulled the illusion down as far as security support is concerned. But at same time the Iranian war has proved the effectiveness of US air defense systems. Millions in GCC countries are eye witness to daily interceptions and wondered what would have happened had there be no THAAD or Patriot systems.

So GCC countries may not want the presence of US military but at same time they do want to procure American air defense systems now in greater numbers then ever before. The official position of some GCC countries is they are "doubling down" on US defense cooperation after experiencing Iran war.

 

[hydrabadi_arab]

Saudis spend multi billions on western arms not because they may be better but with them come security support. However Iran has pulled that illusion down so how they move forward is anyone's to guess.

They will get chance to prove their mantle in near future. Sitting like a duck does them no favour. If phase 2 start then Iran will be pounded from all sides and Pakistan will get involved if they attack Saudi Arabia.

 

[东风夜放花千树]

They will double down on US security guarantees, even though the US has shown their guarantees are only real when it comes to supporting Israel, and that they'll abandon the Arabs if they have to.

Arab leaders are fools.

I don't think all Middle Eastern countries are foolish. They are just slow to react to international situations after living in wealth and peace.

In 1987, Saudi Arabia purchased 35 Dongfeng-3 ballistic missiles. The idea of Saudi Arabia buying strategic missiles did not come from military commanders in the armed forces, but from King Fahd. The king believed that we needed a weapon powerful enough to deter any potential enemy and prevent them from attacking us, and that weapon was strategic ballistic missiles.

In October 2025, the Arab Gulf Society published an article. Saudi Arabia's ambitious 'Vision 2030' economic and social reforms had entered their tenth year. The implementation of the reforms has made significant progress. According to the 'Vision 2030 2024 Annual Report' issued by the Saudi government, 80% of the key performance indicators set under the 'Vision Realization Programs' have been achieved, and another 13% are expected to be achieved. Saudi Arabia is transforming from a traditional energy exporter to a modern industrial power through industrial diversification, advanced manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

From this, it can be seen that some people in Middle Eastern countries understand international situations and seize opportunities.

Cooperation with the United States aligned with the international situation at the time. The U.S. military presence in the Middle East dates back to the end of World War II, but the establishment of a large-scale base network truly began during the Cold War. Middle Eastern countries have monarchies and, compared to the Soviet Union, they prefer capitalism that allows the monarchies to exist. At the same time, the Middle East needed the U.S. and the West to counter the Soviet Union.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the U.S. became the world hegemon. Even today, Middle Eastern countries cannot demand the U.S. to withdraw its troops, because there is no other force in the region to confront the U.S. Even when the U.S. repeatedly broke promises, Middle Eastern countries had no other choices or bargaining chips; driving out the U.S. military could only be done with external forces.

Iran attacked a U.S. military base, and the U.S. could not provide protection to Middle Eastern countries. The Pakistani army entered Saudi Arabia. I think this marks the beginning of Middle Eastern countries freeing themselves from the U.S.

 

[Serendipity]

Eh?
Saudia Arabia is on the opposite side in libya ans Susan ..its UAE

These dynamics are not clear to me to be honest. Just sharing what has been reported. What gain would both have backing opposing parties is also unclear. You would think a unified front would make sense. But overall I am a strong believer of respecting the sovereignty of other countries. Every involvement in the civil wars of other countries is generally not a good idea regardless of which side one chooses.

 

[Serendipity]

tbh, the issue with the Libya, Sudan et al. al news was that it was reported by a single source (Reuters with, let's say, very hands-free editorial oversight on the authors) and now, the cancellation is coming from the same source.

Otherwise, no one else could verify the reports.

Agreed. It is as reliable a news source gets, but I would also chalk it up to speculation at this stage. A possibility for sure, but not fact at this point in time.

 

[Serendipity]

Yes, Iran has actually pulled the illusion down as far as security support is concerned. But at same time the Iranian war has proved the effectiveness of US air defense systems. Millions in GCC countries are eye witness to daily interceptions and wondered what would have happened had there be no THAAD or Patriot systems.

So GCC countries may not want the presence of US military but at same time they do want to procure American air defense systems now in greater numbers then ever before. The official position of some GCC countries is they are "doubling down" on US defense cooperation after experiencing Iran war.

And that is the point many people fail to realize. Those touting it as proof that the US did not defend its allies seem to not understand that it was precisely the US supplied weapons that defended these countries. UK and France also actively ran CAP missions against Irani weapon systems.

But wishful thinking clouds judgements quite easily. If anything i would suspect that the few weeks of quite led to stocking of not judt defensive systems but also offensive systems because if things fall apart this time, the narrative for the entire region to get invovled has already been laid. Worst case scenario for all the muslims on all sides.

 

[krash]

When one has good product on their hands, they do not need false advertising to sell it.

What else do you expect from Chinese jets that have only ever bombed India and the Taliban?

 

[Irfan Baloch]

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

A website is claiming Saudis are blocking that deal now.

Saudi Arabia moves to block Pakistan’s $5.5 billion weapon sales to 2 African countries as strategy shifts

Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to halt a $1

africa.businessinsider.com

so many examples of how these GCC countries have us by our balls.

 

[Jaeger]

What else do you expect from Chinese jets that have only ever bombed India and the Taliban?

You are right, that would indeed not be a good advertisement

A 4th generation fighter that fearlessly bombed a country with out an air force and an air defense. Or A 4 generation fighter that failed to hit any its targets are not good USPs.

Then I guess it back to creating a hype using fake sales to countries that are under UN arms embargo.

 

[Cash gk]

• Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan to halt a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan and reconsider a $4 billion defence agreement with Libyan forces, signaling a shift in Riyadh's regional strategy.
• Pakistan suspended the Sudan deal after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing, exposing changing Gulf priorities and uncertainty for African military support.
• Saudi Arabia initially supported the Sudan deal to counter UAE influence and strengthen ties with Khartoum, but faced Western pressure to avoid deeper involvement in African conflicts.
• The Saudi shift has wider implications for Pakistan’s defence ambitions and regional diplomacy, as Riyadh prioritizes domestic security amidst rising tensions linked to Iran and the US.
• Pakistan has halted a $1.5 billion arms agreement with Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing and asked Islamabad to terminate the deal.
  The agreement, which included fighter jets and weapons systems, had reached advanced stages earlier this year and was part of Pakistan’s broader push to expand defence exports into African markets.
  Two Pakistani security sources and a diplomatic source said Riyadh’s decision effectively stalled the transaction.
• Saudi Arabia has signalled that Pakistan should terminate the deal after it dropped the idea of financing it,” one of the security sources told Reuters.
  

  Deal collides with humanitarian realities​

  Sudan’s military authorities, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, had pursued the acquisition despite an ongoing war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
  The conflict, now in its fourth year, has displaced millions and is widely regarded as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
  The planned arms purchase came just weeks before a United States-led effort to mobilise aid for Sudan, with donor pledges expected to reach about $1.5 billion, including a $500 million commitment from the United Arab Emirates.
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• Saudi strategy shifts under pressure​

  Riyadh’s engagement followed recent agreements with Khartoum, including a $10 million water infrastructure grant and plans to refine Sudanese gold, after relations between Sudan’s authorities and the UAE became strained.
  The UAE has been accused of providing logistical support to the Rapid Support Forces, a charge it denies.
  Saudi Arabia has since backed Sudan’s army, as both Gulf states compete for influence over the Red Sea corridor and access to Sudan’s gold resources.
• https://africa.businessinsider.com/...r55-billion-weapon-sales-to-2-african/5p9gn6n

 

[Cash gk]

My take on this news is: It is actually not Saudi Arabia that is doing the blocking — it is the United States and Israel blocking deals related to Sudan, and the same thing is happening with Libya. The Saudis are not the ones behind this; it is America and Israel. Let’s just watch how all these "slaves" will act now. They will definitely accept this decision, because their masters are giving them plenty of support and benefits these days.

 

[Fatman17]

• Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan to halt a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan and reconsider a $4 billion defence agreement with Libyan forces, signaling a shift in Riyadh's regional strategy.
• Pakistan suspended the Sudan deal after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing, exposing changing Gulf priorities and uncertainty for African military support.
• Saudi Arabia initially supported the Sudan deal to counter UAE influence and strengthen ties with Khartoum, but faced Western pressure to avoid deeper involvement in African conflicts.
• The Saudi shift has wider implications for Pakistan’s defence ambitions and regional diplomacy, as Riyadh prioritizes domestic security amidst rising tensions linked to Iran and the US.
• Pakistan has halted a $1.5 billion arms agreement with Sudan after Saudi Arabia withdrew financing and asked Islamabad to terminate the deal.
  The agreement, which included fighter jets and weapons systems, had reached advanced stages earlier this year and was part of Pakistan’s broader push to expand defence exports into African markets.
  Two Pakistani security sources and a diplomatic source said Riyadh’s decision effectively stalled the transaction.
• Saudi Arabia has signalled that Pakistan should terminate the deal after it dropped the idea of financing it,” one of the security sources told Reuters.
  

  Deal collides with humanitarian realities​

  Sudan’s military authorities, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, had pursued the acquisition despite an ongoing war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
  The conflict, now in its fourth year, has displaced millions and is widely regarded as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.
  The planned arms purchase came just weeks before a United States-led effort to mobilise aid for Sudan, with donor pledges expected to reach about $1.5 billion, including a $500 million commitment from the United Arab Emirates.
• 
  

• Saudi strategy shifts under pressure​

  Riyadh’s engagement followed recent agreements with Khartoum, including a $10 million water infrastructure grant and plans to refine Sudanese gold, after relations between Sudan’s authorities and the UAE became strained.
  The UAE has been accused of providing logistical support to the Rapid Support Forces, a charge it denies.
  Saudi Arabia has since backed Sudan’s army, as both Gulf states compete for influence over the Red Sea corridor and access to Sudan’s gold resources.
• https://africa.businessinsider.com/...r55-billion-weapon-sales-to-2-african/5p9gn6n

Posted already

 

[Cash gk]

Posted already

Where is Libya part... Don't manipulate

 

[Fatman17]

Where is Libya part... Don't manipulate

Posted already by me. Relax

 

[Fatman17]

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

@Cash gk