A massive arms deal between Sudan and Pakistan, including air defense systems and fighter jets contracted

Pakistan has won a massive defense contract with Sudan worth more than $1.5 billion.

The deal includes Chinese HQ-9 and HQ-6 air defense systems, which Sudan will acquire from Pakistani stockpiles.

The Commander of the Sudanese Air Force, Lt. Gen. (Air Force) Al-Tahir Mohamed Al-Awad Al-Amin, accompanied by the Commander of the Sudanese Air Defense and a number of officials from the Sudanese Military Industrialization Corporation, made an official visit to Pakistan, according to the Arab Defense website.

During the visit, the Sudanese delegation met with the Pakistani Minister of Defense, the Commander of the Pakistani Air Force, and a number of senior military officials.

The talks resulted in the Sudanese Military Industrialization Corporation signing a major defense contract with Islamabad, including:

10 K-8 Karakorum light attack/trainer aircraft

20 Shahpar-2 drones

150 YIHA-III drones

50 MR-10K drones

50 Ababeel-5 drones

Engines for MiG-21 fighters

150 ASV Mohafiz armored vehicles

HQ-9 and HQ-6 air defense systems

Media reports stated that funding for this massive contract may have come from a third party, given its large size.

Analysts believe the deal reflects the Sudanese military’s insistence on pursuing a military solution to the ongoing conflict and its lack of a genuine intention to enter into negotiations.

Observers also noted that the increased defense cooperation between Sudan and Pakistan comes at a time when Pakistani-Turkish relations are witnessing significant growth, particularly in the defense and military industries sectors. This is particularly significant in light of Ankara’s well-known support for the Sudanese military establishment.