Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye, Indonesia sign Badr defense pact

October 22, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan, Qatar, Indonesia and Turkiye have signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in defense manufacturing, joint production and technology development.

The agreement was signed in Qatar between the defense ministries of the four countries, establishing a framework for closer collaboration and strategic partnerships in the defense sector.

The MoU aims to combine the industrial capabilities of the participating countries to expand defense production, strengthen technological capacity and meet the requirements of allied and friendly nations, according to Radio Pakistan.  

It also carries economic significance through greater industrial integration and cooperation in defense manufacturing.

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said the agreement demonstrated the four countries' shared commitment to promoting regional peace and stability.

In a statement, he said the partnership would advance cooperation in joint research and development, training exchanges and the development of industrial capabilities.

Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Pakistan attached considerable importance to strengthening defense ties with trusted partners.

He expressed confidence that the agreement would create opportunities to enhance self-reliance, industrial collaboration, joint production and technology transfer by drawing on the complementary strengths of the participating countries' defense industries, in line with applicable domestic and international laws and regulations.

The signing ceremony was attended by Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, Indonesian Deputy Minister of Defense for Logistics, Defense Industries and Technology Affairs Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, and President of the Turkish Defense Industries Authority Professor Dr. Haluk Görgün.

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