Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact in September last year, it was clear what Riyadh wanted from Islamabad ...

The Pakistan government has said it is discussing the potential sale of the advanced fighter jet JF-17 Thunder with several countries. A flurry of reports highlighting meetings between the top brass ...

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Pakistan's JF-17 fighter is an increasingly popular purchase for a number of countries around the world, as it doesn't rely on U.S.-based supply chains.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a JF-17 fighter jet deal, two Pakistani sources said, deepening military cooperation ...

The administration of US President Donald Trump has approved sales valued at $686 million of technology and equipment for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets to modernize its fleet. The US Defense Security ...

Sudanese Armed Forces troops deploy at the Republican Palace after it was recaptured from the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, in Khartoum, Sudan, March 26, 2025 (AP photo). As Elfadil Ibrahim ...

Pakistan’s JF-17 appears to be roughly as effective as Western fighter jets—at a third of the upfront price tag, and with far lower ongoing costs. Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder (or FC-1 Xiaolong) is a ...

The Pakistan Air Force said it’s discussing advanced fighter jets with several Asian nations, including Indonesia, as the South Asian country looks to sell aircraft it jointly produces with China.