Will Pak get access to top-notch Halal defence hardware under Badr Pact?
Can the Badr Pact lay the foundation for an Islamic military-industrial complex? Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia and Qatar want to pool their defence capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers. With existing joint projects and complementary strengths, the four nations could attempt to build a self-sustaining defence industry.
The four Islamic nations of Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia and Qatar signed the Badr Defence Cooperation Pact, officially known as the Badr Memorandum of Understanding. Coming only months after the signing of the Mecca Defence Alliance, the Badr Pact th... [6689 chars]
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