On January 9, 2026, Reuters reported that Pakistan proposed the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to Sudan during the final stage of a defense package estimated at $1.5 billion. The proposed deal, which includes aircraft, drones, and air defense systems, comes as Sudan’s armed forces seek to reinforce air capabilities during an internal conflict that has lasted more than two and a half years. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The JF-17 Thunder is a fourth-generation, lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter jet co-developed by the Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). (Picture source: PAC) |