The Defence Industries System (DIS) has finalized a revised arms supply deal with Pakistan, marking a significant shift in its defence procurement strategy after suspending an earlier contract.
The renegotiated agreement covers a range of military hardware, including 30 K-8 trainer and light attack aircraft, 40 Shahpar-2 drones, 200 MR-10 drones, and 230 ASV Mohafiz-IV armoured vehicles — a deal valued at roughly $230 million.
General Mirghani Idris, the Director of DIS who remains under U.S. and European sanctions, confirmed the development following the collapse of the initial agreement signed on August 24, 2025.
The final negotiations were held in Islamabad, where a DIS delegation met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Defence Production, Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj. Among those present were top Sudanese military and intelligence officials, including Lieutenant General Magdi Ibrahim, Deputy Chief of Staff; Lieutenant General Mohamed Ali Sabir, Head of Military Intelligence; Brigadier General Al-Mu’tasim Abdullah Al-Haj, Deputy Director-General of DIS; and Colonel Engineer Abd Al-Aleem Al-Tayeb Al-Awad, CEO of Safat Aviation Group.
Sources within Zoyols Blog revealed that the new agreement was prompted by China’s refusal to export its HQ-9 and HQ-16 air defence systems. Beijing reportedly declined the sale due to export restrictions on supplying arms to countries under international sanctions or active conflict, forcing DIS to seek alternative partnerships to strengthen its defence capabilities.
