Pakistan & Libya inked a defense deal worth $ 4.6 billion

Pakistan and Libya agreed on a US $4.6 billion defense deal, boosting military cooperation between the two Muslim countries.

Pakistan's growing presence as a competitive defense exporter outside traditional Western and Russian networks has been welcomed by the Pakistani people.

The agreement was officially made during Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir's historic visit to Benghazi in mid-December 2025, marking the first visit by a Pakistani military leader to Libya. 

Talks ended with a military cooperation framework signed at the LNA headquarters under Field Marshal Haftar. Both sides highlighted shared strategic interests and regional stability. 

Libya’s eastern armed leader, Khalifa Haftar, showed interest in enhancing ties and obtaining advanced Pakistani defense systems, such as the cost-effective JF-17 Thunder fighter, a 4.5-generation jet co-developed with China, attracting global attention. 

Analysts say that Libya's eastern-based Libyan National Army, led by Haftar, is on the hunt for reliable partners outside the usual, embargo-limited sources.