Khartoum — In a major development amid Sudan’s ongoing armed conflict, the Military Industry Corporation—under the control of the country’s Sovereignty Council and led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan—has formalized a defense contract worth over $1.5 billion with Pakistan, according to The Sudan Times.
Sudan: Military Industry Corporation signed a $1.5B defense deal with Pakistan, reportedly financed by a third friendly country amid Sudan’s economic crisis. pic.twitter.com/9lP1q5reNl
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A high-level delegation from Sudan, headed by Lieutenant General (Pilot) Al-Tahir Mohammed Al-Awad Al-Amin, the Commander of the Sudanese Air Force, traveled to Islamabad for the negotiations. Accompanying him were the Commander of Air Defense and other key officials from the Military Industry Corporation. They held high-level discussions with Pakistan’s defense minister, the air force chief, and senior military leadership.
As per ProPakistani sources, the agreement encompasses an array of military hardware, including:
- 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
Reports suggest that funding for this substantial acquisition may originate from a third-party financier. Security analysts interpret the deal as a clear signal of General al-Burhan’s forces doubling down on military escalation and preparation, rather than engaging in peace negotiations. This agreement marks one of the most significant military procurements by Sudan in recent years, reflecting a pivotal shift toward solidifying its defense posture amid internal turbulence.
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