After the May 2025 military clashes with India, Pakistan’s defence production has gained international attention, resulting in major export agreements, Hamid Mir has said. 

 

 

Speaking on his program, which airs on a private media outlet, Hamid Mir said, “After the war between Pakistan and India in May 2025, the credibility of Pakistan’s defense production has increased significantly worldwide. Pakistan has already received enough orders to fulfill at least $12–13 billion worth of deals. In particular, defense production, especially military aircraft, will contribute greatly.”

 

 

According to Mir, weapons worth $4.6 billion will be sold to Libya, $4.5 billion to Azerbaijan, and $1.5 billion to Sudan. Iraq will receive arms valued at $664 million. Saudi Arabia will likely convert a $2 billion loan into a memorandum of agreement for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. 

 

 

Other countries, including Myanmar, Bangladesh, Türkiye, and Nigeria, are also expected to purchase defence equipment from Pakistan. He noted that “within the next six to ten months, Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves are likely to rise significantly due to these deals.”

 

 

Retired air marshal and defence analyst Amir Masood said Pakistan is either in talks or has finalised defence-related agreements with six countries involving JF-17 aircraft, electronic systems, and weapons packages.

 

 

He noted that Saudi Arabia is among these countries, adding that the aircraft’s export prospects improved following its operational deployment during the May 2025 conflict.

 

 

Pakistan also reached a multi-billion dollar arms deal with Libya. Officials involved told an international media outlet that the agreement was finalised after a meeting between Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Lt Gen Saddam Khalifa Haftar, deputy commander-in-chief of the Libyan Armed Forces. The deal includes 16 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and 12 Super Mushak trainer aircraft.

 

 

Speaking on a private media program, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said, “Pakistan may no longer require financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund after six months," citing a surge in defence procurement orders following the May 2025 conflict with India.

 

 

He added, “Our aircraft have been tested, and we are receiving so many orders that, we will live comfortably on our own resources.”

 

 

Asif also referred to the conflict, noting, “India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was politically weakened at home and internationally.”