The Federal Government of Somalia appears set to bolster its long-dormant air combat capabilities with the impending delivery of six JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, as unconfirmed reports from defence analysts and regional observers suggest the aircraft are prepared for transfer to Mogadishu.
This development, if materialised, would mark a notable step in Somalia’s efforts to rebuild its air force, which has remained largely non-operational since the collapse of central authority in 1991.
Somalia set to purchase 24 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan, the first six financed by Turkey Government will be delivered soon to Mogadishu .
The times of Islamabad from Pakistan reports that the agreement is part of Turkey-Somalia defense pact which also Turkey deployed modern military equipment to Somalia recent months.
