Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war tensions
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops and a squadron of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid rising tensions related to the Iran war. This military cooperation is part of a mutual defense pact, which includes provisions for Pakistan to support Saudi Arabia in case of an attack. The deployment is significant, with a focus on advisory and training roles, while also allowing for a potential increase in troop numbers if necessary.
- ▪Pakistan has sent a full squadron of around 16 JF-17 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
- ▪The deployment includes around 8,000 troops and a Chinese HQ-9 air defense system.
- ▪The defense agreement allows for the possibility of up to 80,000 Pakistani troops being deployed to Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up military cooperation with Riyadh even as Islamabad serves as the main mediator in the Iran war.The deployment, the full scale of which is reported here for the first time, was confirmed by three security officials and two government sources, all of whom described it as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia’s military if the kingdom comes under further attack.Pakistan’s military and foreign office and Saudi Arabia’s government media office did not respond to requests for comment on the deployment.
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