Pakistan and Indonesia Explore New Defence Partnership

Pakistan and Indonesia are in talks about a big defence deal. This could involve selling fighter jets and drones to Indonesia. The talks happened recently in Islamabad. Indonesia's defence minister met with Pakistan's air force chief. Both sides confirmed the meeting but said no final decisions have been made yet. The deal might include JF-17 jets. These are made by Pakistan and China. They can be used for different missions. Indonesia is also interested in Pakistan's Shahpar drones. These drones can watch over areas and attack targets. The exact number of jets and drones is not clear yet. But sources say it could be around 40 jets.Indonesia is looking to update its old air force fleet. They have already bought jets from France and Turkey. They are also considering jets from the U. S. and China. This deal with Pakistan could be another step in that plan. Pakistan's defence industry is growing. Their weapons have been noticed more since a conflict with India last year. The JF-17 jets have been part of deals with other countries. Pakistan is also talking to other nations like Libya, Sudan, and Bangladesh about defence deals. The talks between Pakistan and Indonesia are still in the early stages. No details about delivery times or the length of the deal have been shared. Both countries seem interested in working together more in the future.