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flag Somalia seeks to buy 6–24 JF-17 jets from Pakistan, marking its largest defense deal since the Cold War.

flag Somalia is negotiating to buy six to 24 JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets from Pakistan, a move marking its largest defense procurement since the Cold War and a key step in rebuilding its air force after decades of decline. flag The deal, potentially worth up to $900 million, is supported by Turkey and Saudi Arabia and follows the lifting of a UN arms embargo. flag The advanced, cost-effective jets, developed by Pakistan and China, aim to enhance Somalia’s ability to secure its coastline, conduct counterterrorism operations, and assert sovereignty over its airspace.

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