Pakistan is reportedly close to finalising a major defence export deal with Sudan worth around $1.5 billion, marking one of the country’s largest defence agreements to date and highlighting its growing presence in the global arms market.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, the proposed agreement includes the supply of advanced military equipment, which may involve fighter jets, weapons systems, and related defence hardware. While no official confirmation has been issued by either side so far, negotiations are said to be at an advanced stage, with strong interest from both governments.
If concluded, the deal would significantly strengthen Pakistan’s defence export portfolio. The country’s defence industry, led by organisations such as Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Heavy Industries Taxila, has expanded steadily in recent years. Pakistan now exports a range of indigenously developed platforms, including fighter aircraft, training jets, armoured vehicles, and air defence systems.
Analysts say Sudan’s interest reflects its efforts to modernise military capabilities amid changing regional security conditions. For Pakistan, defence exports are seen as an important source of foreign exchange earnings and a way to strengthen diplomatic and strategic ties with partner countries.
Pakistan has increasingly positioned defence exports as part of its broader foreign policy, securing deals across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Officials have repeatedly stated that Pakistani defence products are offered along with training, maintenance support, and cost-effective long-term solutions, making them attractive to developing nations.
Observers note that any agreement involving Sudan is likely to attract international attention due to the country’s internal political and security situation. Such deals typically require compliance with international regulations, sanctions frameworks, and strict end-user assurances.
For now, both Islamabad and Khartoum are keeping details of the negotiations out of the public eye. If finalised, the agreement would rank among Pakistan’s biggest defence export deals and further reinforce its ambition to become a competitive and reliable supplier in the global defence industry.
