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Pakistan deploys Chinese weapons to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

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Pakistan has reportedly deployed Chinese-made weapons, including JF-17 jets and an HQ-9 air defense system, to Saudi Arabia. This move follows a pledge by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to cooperate with Riyadh in defense matters. The deployment aims to bolster Saudi Arabia's defenses against attacks, particularly from the Houthis, following recent deadly strikes on Riyadh's airport. AI

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Pakistan deploys Chinese weapons to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Gabriel Dominguez ·

    Could Pakistan’s Chinese-made weapons help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks?

    Chinese-Pakistani fighter jets and a China-made air-defence system reportedly deployed to Saudi Arabia could be brought into action following Pakistan’s renewed pledge to defend the kingdom after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sun…

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