Military Africa posted on 1 February 2026 an article titled "Pakistan Finalizes 1.5 Billion Dollar Arms Agreement with Sudan" by Darek Liam.
The Sudan Armed Forces is in the final stage of closing a $1.5 billion deal with Pakistan that could restore air supremacy as it battles the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The package reportedly includes 10 Karakoram-8 (K-8) light attack aircraft and more than 200 Shahpar series of tactical UAVs.
China and Pakistan jointly developed the K-8. The deal may also include the JF-Thunder multirole fighter developed with China and produced in Pakistan. This would represent a major upgrade for the SAF air wing.
