Pakistan has deployed about 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets, and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported on May 18.
The force includes around 16 JF-17 aircraft, two drone squadrons and a Chinese HQ-9 air defence system, according to Reuters. Pakistani personnel operate the equipment, while Saudi Arabia finances the deployment.
Three security officials and two government sources told Reuters the force could help defend Saudi Arabia if it faces further attacks.
Pakistan’s military, foreign office and Saudi government media office did not respond to Reuters requests for comment.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact last year. Both sides have said the pact requires each country to help defend the other after an attack.
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The move comes as Islamabad also mediates in the Iran conflict. Reuters reported that Pakistan helped broker a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Pakistan sent troops, fighter jets and air defence assets to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact, Reuters reported.
