{"id":72269,"date":"2026-02-22T17:13:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72269"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:13:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:13:25","slug":"somalia-moves-closer-to-deal-for-24-jf-17-thunder-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72269","title":{"rendered":"Somalia moves closer to deal for 24 JF-17 Thunder jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Significant progress has reportedly been made in negotiations between Pakistan and Somalia over the proposed purchase of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, with a defence package valued at around Rs2.51 trillion (approximately $900 million) under consideration.<\/p>\n<p>According to Somali media reports, high-level talks between the two countries have accelerated, focusing primarily on the advanced Block III variant of the JF-17 Thunder. The proposed multi-phase defence package is said to include not only the aircraft but also pilot training, weapons integration and a comprehensive logistics support arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>If finalised, the agreement would represent Somalia\u2019s most significant military procurement since the end of the Cold War and a major step toward rebuilding its air combat capability following the state collapse in 1991. Analysts view the potential deal as a development that could signal shifts in the security architecture of the Horn of Africa region.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are being mentioned as potential financial backers for the deal, although no official confirmation has been issued. Pakistan has previously exported the JF-17 Thunder to Myanmar, Nigeria and Azerbaijan, while Bangladesh and Iraq have also shown interest in acquiring the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The negotiations are seen as part of broader defence cooperation efforts, with both sides exploring avenues to strengthen bilateral military ties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Significant progress has reportedly been made in negotiations between Pakistan and Somalia over the proposed purchase of up to 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, with a defence package valued at around Rs2.51 trillion (approximately $900 million) under consideration. 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