Pakistan Deploys Jet Squadron and Thousands of Troops to Saudi Arabia Amid Iran War Pakistan has significantly escalated its military cooperation with Saudi Arabia by deploying 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, and an air defense system to the kingdom.
This move marks a substantial commitment by Islamabad to defend Riyadh in case of an attack, making it clear that this is no symbolic gesture.
The terms of the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia remain shrouded in secrecy, but Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has hinted at placing Saudi Arabia under Pakistan's nuclear umbrella.