Pakistan Deploys 13,000 Troops and Fighter Jets to Saudi Arabia Under Defense Pact
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“Pakistan to send 13,000 troops and over 10 aircraft to Saudi Arabia. Significant deployment.”
On April 11, 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence announced the arrival of a significant Pakistani military contingent at King Abdulaziz Air Base. The deployment includes approximately 13,000 soldiers and between 10 to 18 fighter jets, fulfilling a strategic mutual defense agreement signed in September 2025. The move is intended to enhance joint military coordination and...