Sudan’s SAF junta controlled Military Industry Corporation has signed a defense contract with Pakistan valued at over $1.5 billion, according to Pakistani media, following a high-level SAF delegation’s visit to Islamabad.
The delegation, led by Lt. Gen. Pilot Al-Tahir Mohammed Al-Awad Al-Amin, commander of the Sudanese Air Force, included the commander of Sudan’s Air Defense and senior officials from the Military Industry Corporation. They held talks with Pakistan’s defense minister, air force chief, and other senior military figures.
The deal reportedly covers:
• 10 K-8 Karakorum trainer/light attack aircraft
• 20 Shahpar-2 UAVs
• 150 YIHA-III UAVs
• 50 MR-10K UAVs
• 50 Ababeel-5 UAVs
• Engines for MiG-21 fighter jets
• 150 ASV Mohafiz armored vehicles
• HQ-9 and HQ-6 air defense systems
Sources cited by ProPakistani said the contract may be financed by a third country. Analysts say the agreement underscores General al-Burhan’s forces (SAF) determination to pursue a military strategy in the ongoing conflict, rather than engage in negotiations.
