Somalia reportedly agrees to acquire Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets as defense ties deepen
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Somalia has reportedly reached an agreement with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets as part of an effort to rebuild its air force, though neither government has publicly confirmed a final procurement deal.
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8 October 2026 · 18:14–18:14 UTC
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Somalia reportedly agrees to get Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets as defense ties deepen
Somalia has reportedly reached an agreement with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets…
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Somalia reportedly agrees to acquire Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets as defense ties deepen
Somalia has reportedly reached an agreement with Pakistan to acquire JF-17 Thunder fighter jets…
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