Pakistan Sends 13,000 Troops, Jets to Support Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announced the arrival of a Pakistani military contingent at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector. The package contains roughly 13,000 troops and between 10 and 18 aircraft.
Deployment details
The Saudi Ministry of Defence issued the statement on April 11, 2026. It said the forces include fighter jets and support aircraft supplied by the Pakistan Air Force.
Location and composition
The contingent is stationed at the Eastern Sector’s King Abdulaziz Air Base. Reports list approximately 13,000 personnel and 10 to 18 jets.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Troops | About 13,000 |
| Aircraft | 10–18 (fighter and support) |
| Base | King Abdulaziz Air Base, Eastern Sector |
| Announced by | Saudi Ministry of Defence |
| Announcement date | April 11, 2026 (reported April 12, 2026) |
Strategic context
The movement follows a strategic defence agreement signed last year. The pact states an attack on one country will be treated as an attack on the other.
Official confirmation and timing
A Pakistan government official also confirmed the deployment. Coverage of the announcement appeared on April 12, 2026, at 08:08 IST.
Implications
The transfer underscores a deepening military relationship between the two states. Some reports summarized the action as Pakistan Sends 13,000 Troops, Jets to Support Saudi Arabia.
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