DR ‹ › Morocco is among several countries showing interest in acquiring the JF-17 fighter jet from Pakistan, with ongoing discussions with Islamabad regarding the potential purchase, according to reports from Pakistani media. The JF-17 fighter jet gained significant attention during the brief conflict with India in 2025, during which intense aerial battles took place. Pakistan demonstrated its military prowess by using the JF-17 to successfully down advanced Indian aircraft. Meanwhile, Reuters has reported, citing three knowledgeable Pakistani sources, that Islamabad is in talks with 13 countries. Negotiations have reached advanced stages with six to eight of these nations, covering agreements that include the JF-17 jets, in addition to training planes, drones, and weapon systems. The agency did not disclose the names of these countries. Just last week, Abdellatif Loudiyi, the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, hosted Muhammad Asif Khawaja, the Federal Minister of Defense of Pakistan. The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding focused on defense cooperation, specifically in areas such as education, training and exercises, cybersecurity, defense industries, military health, and the exchange of expertise in other mutually beneficial fields.
