Overview
- Pakistan’s air chief met his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad, where an official statement said Iraq expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 and discussed training, interoperability and future joint exercises.
- Following talks in Islamabad, the Pakistan Air Force told Bangladesh it could fast-track Super Mushshak trainer deliveries and provide a full training and long-term support ecosystem, with JF-17 procurement under discussion.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejected Indian comments on the Pakistan–Bangladesh discussions, saying New Delhi has no locus standi and that such cooperation is a sovereign matter.
- Media reports say Pakistan is in late-stage talks on a $1.5 billion arms package for Sudan and exploring a potential Saudi loan-to-jets conversion for JF-17s, with Turkish interest in a wider security alignment, though none of these have been formally confirmed.
- Analysts cited in coverage describe Bangladesh’s interest as exploratory rather than a commitment, and separate analysis highlights that reported Saudi interest would face integration and political risks and remains unconfirmed.