China supplied 81% of Pakistan’s arms imports in the past 5 years, SIPRI says
Pakistan's reliance on Chinese weaponry has increased, with 81% of its arms imports over the past five years originating from China. This marks a 7% increase compared to the preceding five-year period, highlighting Pakistan's growing dependence on China for advanced defense systems.
This trend coincides with China's significant advancements in its domestic defense industry, enabling it to offer a wider array of sophisticated weapons to strategic partners like Pakistan. This deepening security partnership allows Beijing to expand its influence in South Asia, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with the United States. Pakistan accounts for 63% of China's total arms exports, with a total value of $5.28 billion over the past five years.
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Pakistan's reliance on Chinese weaponry has increased, with 81% of its arms imports over the past five years originating from China. This marks a 7% increase compared to the preceding five-year period, highlighting Pakistan's growing dependence on China for advanced defense systems.
This trend coincides with China's significant advancements in its domestic defense industry, enabling it to offer a wider array of sophisticated weapons to strategic partners like Pakistan. This deepening security partnership allows Beijing to expand its influence in South Asia, particularly in the context of its ongoing rivalry with the United States. Pakistan accounts for 63% of China's total arms exports, with a total value of $5.28 billion over the past five years.
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