Negotiations between Somalia and Pakistan for the purchase of 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets have reportedly made significant progress, with a proposed multi-phase defense deal valued at approximately PKR 2.51 trillion (around USD 900 million) under consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somalia is accelerating high-level discussions to acquire modern fighter aircraft from Pakistan, and the proposed deal for up to 24 JF-17 Thunder jets is being viewed as a crucial effort to restore the country\u2019s aerial combat capabilities for the first time since the state\u2019s collapse in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Somali media reports, discussions between the two countries are primarily focused on the latest Block-III variant of the JF-17, with the overall multi-phase defense package estimated at around PKR 2.51 trillion (USD 900 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If finalized, this agreement would mark the largest and most significant defense procurement in Mogadishu since the Cold War, potentially reshaping the security structure in the African region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the acquisition of Block-III JF-17s, the negotiations also cover pilot training, weapons integration, and a full logistics support package. Saudi Arabia and Turkey are reportedly potential financial backers of the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pakistan has previously exported the JF-17 to countries including Myanmar, Nigeria, and Azerbaijan, while Bangladesh and Iraq have also expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder jets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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