Impoverished Pakistan Becomes Arms Dealer: Sudan Deal Worth $1.5 Billion Finalized

• Pakistan is reportedly finalizing a $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan, including Karakoram-8 jets, drones, and air defense systems.
• The deal aims to bolster the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in their civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
• Former Pakistan Air Force Air Marshal Aamir Masood indicated potential inclusion of Super Mushshak and JF-17 fighter jets.
• Experts believe Pakistani drones and jets could help SAF regain air superiority against RSF, which has gained ground using drones.
• Saudi Arabia is speculated to be mediating or funding the deal, potentially as part of a larger defense agreement with Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Pakistan, facing economic woes, is actively pursuing arms deals with Sudan, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.