Sudan · DEFENSE
Key Facts
—Armoured vehicles: The Sudanese Armed Forces have publicly displayed Pakistan-made Mohafiz-V armoured vehicles, believed to be part of a Saudi-backed arms arrangement.
—October 2024 delivery: A first batch of 50 armoured fighting vehicles arrived at Wadi Sayidna military base north of Omdurman, the Sudan Tribune reported on 13 October 2024.
—Arms deal figure: A reported US$1.5 billion Pakistan–Sudan arms package, said to include JF-17 fighter jets, K-8 jets, drones and armoured vehicles, was allegedly financed by Saudi Arabia.
