Why Saudi Arabia really wants China’s JF-17 fighter

January 12, 2026 Yanac

Saudi Arabia’s reported interest in converting financial support for Pakistan into a potential fighter jet deal highlights how Gulf arms procurement is increasingly shaped by strategic hedging and alliance politics rather than pure military necessity. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are in talks to convert about US$2 billion in Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17
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