Pakistan-Kuwait defence pact may turn to Saudi model as Gulf seeks alternatives to US: Report
Pakistan is negotiating an expanded defence pact with Kuwait, seeking a Saudi-style commitment including troops, jets, drones, and air defence systems.
Kuwait ratified a 2023 limited defence deal with Pakistan focused on training and joint exercises, and now wants a broader show of force.
The expanded pact could be complicated by heightened US-Iran tensions, as Pakistan already has a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia.
A Pakistani security official stated that while Kuwait's wish list includes everything, Pakistan cannot consider deploying combat troops at this stage.
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