Pakistan’s military leadership, under Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, has unveiled a new defence doctrine aimed at positioning the country as a key security partner for Muslim-majority nations. The strategy focuses on expanding defence cooperation through arms exports, long-term military partnerships, and deeper strategic alliances.

Under this approach, Pakistan is increasing defence engagements with several Muslim countries by offering fighter jets, missile systems, training programs, and technical support. Indian intelligence assessments describe the initiative as an attempt to create lasting security dependence rather than merely concluding commercial weapons sales.

As the only Muslim-majority nation with nuclear weapons, Pakistan is also being viewed by some partner states as a potential strategic guarantor, although no formal nuclear-sharing arrangement has been publicly confirmed. A major pillar of the doctrine is strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia. Both countries have already signed a strategic defence agreement, and discussions are ongoing over a possible multibillion-dollar deal involving the Pakistan-China co-developed JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.

Pakistan claims it has secured around $8 billion in defence export orders for the 2025–26 fiscal year and is targeting up to $20 billion in future sales. Several countries, including Azerbaijan, Libya, Sudan, Bangladesh, and others, are reportedly in talks or have shown interest, with the JF-17 fighter jet featuring prominently in many of these potential deals.